WHO WE ARE
The Nuova Hellas Cooperative has been operating in the tourist services sector for more than 20 years, carrying out activities oftourist hospitality and guide servicein the main historical sites,naturalistic and artistic in the territory of Massafra.
Among its primary activities it deals withorganization and implementation of guided circuitsthat follow thematic itineraries and allow you toidentify, promote and disseminateall the main aspects of the earth, with the collaboration of the major initiatives oftourism promotion in the Apulian territory.
Our aim is to provide services ofquality, according to guaranteed and recognizable criteria, increasing the efficiency of hospitality. For this reason, we have adopted the'Hospitality Charter', making clear and transparent commitments on the quality of the services offered.
DISCOVER
Discover, the territory through itineraries, workshops and guided visits to the cultural and naturalistic heritage of Massafra and its surroundings, in the Thebaid of Italy: rich in history, values and traditions that have marked the identity of a land that has very deep roots.
KNOW
Know, coming into direct contact with the most important peculiarities of the rock habitat. From the geological characteristics linked to the morphology of the ravines, to the naturalistic aspects of the Mediterranean scrub, up to the archaeological, historical and artistic evidence connected to the presence of rock settlements and frescoed rock churches.
LEARN
Learn and to increase the cultural background of the students, through experiences aimed at deepening the knowledge of cultural heritage, local environments, as well as the landscape, accompanying them in the visit to the sites that represent important pages in the history of art and regional demo-ethno-anthropology.
THE STAFF
GIOVANNI BERARDI
Art historian and Manager for the local development of sustainable tourism. Accredited tourist guide of the Puglia Region with extension to the qualification to practice the profession in English. He is the technical director of the Massafra Infopoint.
RAFFAELLA PORTARARO
Accredited tourist guide of the Puglia Region with extension to the qualification of the profession in the French language. She is the coordinator of the Nuova Hellas Cooperative.
GIOVANNA SCURTI
Accredited tourist guide of the Puglia Region with extension to the qualification to practice the profession in English and French.
COSIMA TAGLIENTE
Accredited tourist guide of the Puglia Region to qualify for the exercise of the profession.
ANTONELLA FONSECA
Accredited tourist guide of the Puglia Region with extension to the qualification to practice the profession in English.
ENZA DE BONIS
Accredited tourist guide of the Puglia Region with extension to the qualification to practice the profession in English.
STEFANIA MELLONE
Responsible for welcoming visitors and front office activity in Italian, English and French.