Melpignano — Notte della Taranta
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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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