Puglia, is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy! Discover here 13 best places to visit in Puglia and get all the info to explore them!
Puglia is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you’re planning a trip to Italy and want to visit some of the more charming Italian towns while avoiding the chaos of the more popular tourist spots like the Amalfi Coast, Rome, and Venice, then Puglia is definitely the place to go.
Discover 28 of the best places to visit in Puglia according to a local. From Salento's coastal beach towns to the whitewashed cities of the Valle d'Itria, local guide Paolo shares his favorite places all throughout Puglia.
Puglia is known for its pretty towns and beautiful beaches, with traditional trullo houses, gnarly olive groves and clifftop villages perched above the Adriatic dotting the region
Discover the best things to do in Matera Italy and plan your perfect trip to the famous Italian city. Uncover the essentials and more.
This Matera Travel guide, guides you through a magical Italian city. Discover Matera's history and Sassi and the great restaurants and bars.
This Matera Travel guide, guides you through a magical Italian city. Discover Matera's history and Sassi and the great restaurants and bars.
If you are dreaming of a relaxing Italian holiday filled with excellent food and wine, breath-taking sights, and peaceful locations, look no farther. Catherine takes us on a tour of the ten most beautiful towns and villages of Piedmont, Italy.
Read our ultimate guide to one of Italy's most charming cities and find out why you need to visit Matera now! Best things to do, top tips & practical info.
Some lovely pictures and memories from Alberobello have been waiting to be shown and told for a while now. It's been a busy summer and I neglected blogging a little, but since it's October already, I have decided to try posting more regularly! :) In my last two posts I talked about our roadtrip
Our detailed guide to this beautiful city in Puglia includes the best things to do in Lecce Italy, where to eat, stay and more useful tips.
Dreamy whitewashed enclaves, quaint fishing villages jutting into the sea, and ancient hilltop settlements hemmed in by protective walls – the bewitching
Hi guys! I'm back with another post on our lovely trip to Puglia. After Matera, we drove back to the Bari region. I had found a gorgeous Airbnb with, as the main selling feature, a gate that leads to a private beach. The good thing about planning a roadtrip in Puglia is that most of the sights are pretty much within driving distance wherever you're staying, so you're free to pick your home base inspired by the hotel/BnB/Airbnb that appeals most to you rather than being limited to any particular town. We ended up staying in Mola di Bari for 5 nights, and used the time to visit Mola itself, Bari, Polignano a Mare, San Vito and Monopoli. We took it easy and left plenty of time to simply enjoy the crashing of the waves on our little beach instead of cramming our days full of sightseeing, but we still managed to visit some gorgeous places. Let me take you on a trip! Bari is one of the biggest cities in Puglia, and host to one of its two airports. It has a pretty little old town on the coast, and a (in my eyes more interesting and beautiful) modern part of the city that reminded us of Nice, but a bit grittier and more colorful. Modern Bari has a university where we took shelter from a hailstorm on our last day in Puglia. Colleges and universities always add life and vibrancy to a city, and I have to admit it took me until we visited Bari's more modern part of town to really start appreciating the place. The old town is pretty enough, but not a must visit compared to some of the other whitewashed streets we visited in Puglia. Heads up: the littering that Puglia is a bit infamous for is by far at its worst in the Bari area, along the highways. I may not have fallen in love with Bari at first glance, but its old town is basically basket/straw hat heaven, FYI. I managed to resist the temptation because I was so happy with the items I'd packed - kudos to me! I didn't bring my camera when we visited Bari's more modern parts, but I can share some phone snaps - apologies for the quality! I hope it still gives an idea of why we ended up liking Bari so much - even on a rainy, stormy day! So that's Bari - not necessarily a must visit in Puglia, but absolutely a lovely city, and there's great shopping to be done here. Moving on to our Airbnb in Mola di Bari - a quiet little slice of heaven with lots of space, our own private stretch of beach and a pizza place just a couple of minutes away (Pizzeria Il Colosseo Di Mola Giovanna, get the Principessa because it's sensational). Mola itself is quite lovely as well, a small, very non-touristy town along the Adriatic coastline. We cooked at our place quite often, and honestly in such a setting all you need is an easy plate of pasta and a bottle of good wine. Being able to have dinner on the beach with those sunset views was a highlight of our trip. One place I absolutely recommend visiting if you're in the area is Polignano a Mare. We came to see that gorgeous cliff town ensconced beach, but we fell in love exploring the rocky coastline. We were in Polignano on another hot, sunny day, and those deep blue waves crashing against the cliffs were absolutely mesmerizing. I think we spent about 2 hours walking along the rocks, climbing up and down to dip our feet in the water, and just being totally in the moment. Polignano a Mare's old town was too touristy for us, but the rest of the place is a very charming little beach town. Would be a great place to choose as a home base as well, but since it's so popular be prepared to have to spend more money here. Next up, just a few minutes outside of Polignano: San Vito! San Vito is one of those hidden gems along the Adriatic coastline: we stumbled upon it by chance on our way home (like "ooh, San Vito sounds like a cool place name, let's check it out!) and it was love at first sight. The crystal clear water, the bright coloured fishing boats, the sandy beaches, the old abbey: everything you dream of when you're preparing your trip to Italy. We had an amazing lunch at La Veranda di Giselda (I had ricotta-melanzane ravioli that were to die for, my boyfriend had mouth-watering seafood linguine). The ultimate place to chill out and live la dolce vita. Moving on to my personal favourite town in the Bari area: Monopoli! Honestly, explaining why we loved Monopoli so much isn't easy - the pictures speak louder than words. Wherever you look in Monopoli, you see beauty. The crashing waves, the cacti, the whitewashed buildings, the old crumbling walls: everything just comes together in this magical sort of way that makes you feel like you're walking around on a movie set - without the town losing its authenticity. This town isn't overrun by tourists yet, but it is obviously begging to be because it is so painfully beautiful. Get there while it's still a (mostly) undiscovered gem! Btw, get your lunch at Panificio Santa Caterina di Zaccaria Angelo & C. Sas - their foccacia and pizza is absolutely delicious. Proof: Yep. I'm concluding this huge, way too long post with a shot of our night in Torre a Mare, where we walked around looking for a particular restaurant for like half an hour (Osteria Del Porto - google maps was WAY off) before finally settling on a restaurant that looked OK. Unfortunately, it was not. We had the only bad (terrible, I could say) meal of our entire Italian trip there. To add insult to injury: we stumbled upon the restaurant we had been looking for on our way back to the car - it was literally 20 feet from our car. Just in a different street than Google Maps had told us. FML. One sour note in 6 perfect days in the Bari area: I'll take it! Stay tuned for more Puglia recaps.
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6 charming towns in Puglia Italy you will love. These towns are charming to explore and easy to drive from one to the other.
Read our ultimate guide to one of Italy's most charming cities and find out why you need to visit Matera now! Best things to do, top tips & practical info.
If you are planning a road trip to Puglia, make sure to include the lovely Ostuni, also known as the Città Bianca (White City), in your itinerary. At 83 km (51.5 miles) and just one
Planning to visit Puglia? Don’t forget to visit Bari and here is why! Only the best things to do to help you discover the charm of Bari.
So where is Puglia, Italy? Puglia is a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,”. It's known for its pasta, wine, olive oil, Trulli homes, and whitewashed hill towns. Many people haven't heard much about Puglia, but this region is a place everyone should visit! With its stunning coastline, cute villages, and a very
The best things to do in Ostuni Italy, the hilltop white city of Puglia. Plus where to stay, how to get there, and an Ostuni map.
It’s Greece time again, and that means lovely beaches, crystal clear waters, cosmopolitan towns, sugar cube villages, and fresh Mediterranean cuisine. The
Tako kot sta si različna italijanski in nemški temperament, se razlikujejo plaže v eni in drugi državi. Pred obračunom obeh nogometnih velesil smo preverili oboje, vi pa presodite, katere so vam bolj všeč.
From Lecce, we drove south, deeper into the stiletto heel of Puglia, to where the Valle d’Itria ends and the peninsula, with the Adriatic sea to the the east, the Ionian to the west, begins: the Salento. Surrounded by azure waters, beautiful beaches, and dramatic rocky coastline on both sides, the Salento is a paradise […]
A fascinating Puglia in one week itinerary, to discover the best of Salento and of the Trulli district in just seven days, including top beaches. Puglia is the heel of Italy's boot, and Salento the southernmost part of it. It's a magical region, still partially off the beaten path. Spending one week in Puglia
Detailed guide to the best places to visit in Puglia Italy with tips on where to stay in Puglia, the best way to get around and a Puglia map.
