Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Melpignano — Notte della Taranta
Puglia
Melpignano's courtyard hosts the finale concert of La Notte della Taranta, one of the largest folk music festivals in Europe, celebrating the pizzica-tarantella dance tradition rooted in the region's Griko-speaking Grecìa Salentina villages. Outside festival dates, the flat streets are quiet and easy.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking in Melpignano.
Water
Fountain in the town.
Highlights
- Hosts one of Europe's largest folk music festivals
- Grecìa Salentina Griko-speaking heritage
- Flat, quiet streets outside festival dates
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the streets of the historic centre.
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