Visiting the Trulli Houses in Puglia’s Alberobello
You have probably seen pictures of Alberobello and wondered if such a place really exists. Unlike any other place in …
TOP Puglia
Puglia, or sometimes “Apulia” in English, is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Italy with its white-washed cities resembling Greece, its ancient olive trees, Baroque influences, and its infinite coastline- the longest on the Italian peninsula. Then there’s the incomparable region known as Salento boasting some of the most stunning beaches in the entire world.
Here are some of Puglia’s must-see destinations for your next holiday.
Polignano a Mare in Puglia: “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu”
Italy’s unofficial anthem became Volare famously sung by Domenico Modugno in the late 1950s. While you definitely know the song, you probably …
Castel del Monte: the Octagonal Castle in Puglia
Most people don’t realize that the region of Puglia (Apulia) has the longest coast of any of the Italian regions …
Marina di Pescoluse: the Maldives of Salento
Year after year, Puglia’s Salento region is prized for its exquisite beaches. One of these is Pescoluse which is commonly …
Ostuni: the Magical “White City” near Brindisi
Ostuni, known in Italian as the Città Bianca, or the “White City” due to its blindingly white stone buildings, white-washed houses, …
The Coast of Salento: North and South of Otranto
Otranto is one of the most stunning cities in all of Italy. From the Greeks to the Ottomans to Napoleon, …
Locorotondo in Puglia: Simply Exquisite
The region of Puglia or the Anglicized version, Apulia, is, unfortunately, no longer a secret. I say unfortunately because it …
What to See in Puglia: Lecce and Its Fascinating Baroque Style
Also known as the “Florence of southern Italy”, Lecce enchants its visitors with its exuberant architecture and its old-world charm. …
Gallipoli: the Pearl of the Ionian Sea
Known as “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”, Gallipoli (located in the southern part of the Apulian region) whose ancient …
