Set in the midst of large natural park, surrounded by the unmistakable scent of the mediterranean gardens. A Unique, Elegant and Charming place.
In 2006 has been created the Protected Natural Area: Lakes of Conversano (Regional Natural Reserve) an ensamble of ten carsic valleys including the natural areas of Lake Sassano, Agnano, Castiglione and its tower, Chienna, Iavorra, Minuzzi, Padula, Petrullo, S.Vito, Vignola and Gravina di Monsignore with St Antonio's grotto. In the surrounding areas the lakes overlook vineyards, cherry orchards and olive tree groves. There is a variety of native vegetation of roverella and fragno. It is the characteristic vegetation of the Mediterranean scrub with its live oaks, lentisc trees and fillirea beyond to bagolaro trees, carob trees, ginestra plants.
The archeological sites close to some of the lakes are of great interest, like Torre di Castiglione and Agnano. Here you can visit the archeological sites and walk through the "Strade Vicinali" (neighbourhood roads) which lead to the remarkable "masserie", typical examples of the rural architecture and culture. The fauna is represented by the typical birds and mammals of the rural areas, plus an abundant list of amphibians and reptiles such as Cervone (four-lined snake), Leopard snake, Triturus italico, Italian Toad, Green toad, European grass snake.
