A landscape characterized by huge mountains of salt is not only an economic treasure, but also a natural oasis to many animals including the famous pink flamingos. In the past the Saltworks, called Barletta Saltworks as Margherita was in the suburbs of the town Barletta, were the most important in Europe and second in the world. These land are particularly fascinating as the salt captures light and reflects all shades of pink, thus creating a unforgettable picture.

Our Farm is very close to the town of Andria, Barletta and Trani faous for their history and the treasure of art they reveal to the visitor. A triangle of history among the most important in Italy. Moving up towards Cerignola we find the Ripalta Sanctuary well known for its Byzantine icon of Our Lady. Ripalta which is the unique original icon of Madonna and Child Enthroned existing in Puglia. Place not to be missed for its architecture and for the history it contains.

From our land, we could say, originate the middle part of the Ofanto Valley  famous for its biodiversity. "The Ofantina valley is one of the promised lands in southern Italy. Oh, if it was known to all Italians!" (Cosimo De Giorgi, geographer - 1880). Several are the animal and plant species which live here. The animals represent the most striking aspect and most spectacular of Ofanto Valley, very interesting for enthusiasts of nature photography. Among all we can mention the red heron and the gray heron, the white egret and the squacco. Among mammals, the existence of which is closely dependent on wetlands, stands the otter predator indicator of a significant biodiversity, but also other small predators such as skunks and foxes; together they are more than 60 species of natural interest that lie along the river an environment conducive to reproduction.

The Ofanto Valley is worth a trip not only for its biodiversity, but also for the scenery characterized by olive groves, vineyards, cultivated today with artichokes and peaches.

RELIGIOUS TOURS IN THE VALLEY OF THE RIVER OFANTO http://www.consorzioproofanto.it/

It has recently established a Pro Ofanto consortium of understanding with the church and local government authorities launched a project for the development of religious routes in the Ofanto valley which provides:

spiritual journeys, with guided tours and organized visits thanks to the competence of the Opera Romana Pilgrimages, to the Sanctuaries of Barletta, Santa Madonna dello Sterpeto, Minervino Murge, St. Madonna del Sabato, and the Grotta di San Michele, Cerignola, Maria Ss. of ripalta, St. Gerard Majella in S. Angelo dei Lombardi (Av.), the Cathedral of St. Stephen and the Church of St. Joseph (XIII sec.) in Trinitapoli, and the Romanesque Cathedral of Barletta;
itineraries historical - cultural, with guided tours - in collaboration with Italian Nostra or Environment Fund Italy - to existing archaeological sites, with particular attention to: that of Canosa di Puglia, an ancient city that is a veritable outdoor museum (Hypogeum of IV-I century BC., Arch of Trajan (II sec.), and Norman Castle - Swabian); Canne della Battaglia, in the countryside of Canosa di Puglia; Route of the Castles of Frederick, in Puglia north of Bari and dauna, as well as in Basilicata; to the Castelli Lombard Irpinia; and the ancient abbeys and rock churches;
wildlife and sports tours, in collaboration with groups of Scouts, volunteer and civil protection, sports clubs local and regional amateur;
eno - gastronomic, with guided visits to historic farms, as our Contessa bracket where the tradition took place after the harvest the traditional rural festivals; in collaboration with the regional associations of farmers and growers, wine tasters and oil.