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The Valle d’Itria is the part of Puglia that most closely matches the image many travellers have before arriving: trulli scattered between olive groves, pale-stone farmhouses, dry-stone walls and white hill towns rising above a patchwork of fields. Yet it is not one single attraction and it should not be treated as a quick stop … Leggi tutto
Choosing where to stay in Puglia matters more than it first appears. The region is long, public transport is much stronger along some corridors than others, and the atmosphere changes completely between Bari, the Valle d’Itria countryside, the Salento coast and the Gargano peninsula. A base that is perfect for a three-day city-and-food trip can … Leggi tutto
Puglia is one of those regions where food makes much more sense once you see where it comes from. Burrata is different when bought fresh near Andria, bread becomes part of the landscape in Altamura, and extra virgin olive oil is easier to understand after driving through the groves around Bitonto, Andria, Fasano or Ostuni. … Leggi tutto
Puglia is one of those regions where food makes much more sense once you see where it comes from. Eating a plate of orecchiette in a restaurant is enjoyable; learning how to shape them by hand is different. Burrata tastes even better when you have just watched the curd being stretched. Extra virgin olive oil … Leggi tutto
Puglia is one of Italy’s great wine regions, but understanding it requires looking beyond the bottles labelled simply “Primitivo” or “Negroamaro.” The most interesting wine experiences happen when you connect those grapes to the landscapes where they grow: the red soils and old bush vines around Manduria, the flatter vineyards of northern Salento, the limestone … Leggi tutto
Bari is one of those cities where some of the best food is not hidden behind restaurant doors. It is sold by the slice in historic bakeries, fried in front of ground-floor homes in Bari Vecchia, handed over in paper bags from small counters, or eaten standing a few steps from the sea. If you … Leggi tutto
Puglia is one of those regions where food is not a separate part of the trip. It is woven into almost everything you do. A morning walk through Bari Vecchia can lead past women shaping orecchiette outside their homes; a drive through the Valle d’Itria may end at a butcher shop that turns into a … Leggi tutto
Torre Guaceto is one of the best places in Puglia for travellers who want more than a conventional day at the beach. Stretching along the Adriatic coast between Carovigno and Brindisi, this protected landscape combines sandy beaches, low rocky coves, Mediterranean scrub, wetlands, farmland and clear sea around a 16th-century coastal watchtower. What makes Torre … Leggi tutto
Puglia is one of Italy’s easiest regions for a family beach holiday, but choosing the right stretch of coast makes a significant difference when travelling with children. Some of the region’s most photographed coves are beautiful yet surprisingly impractical with toddlers: steep steps, rocky entries, limited shade and nowhere nearby to buy lunch can quickly … Leggi tutto
The stretch of Adriatic coast between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli is one of the easiest places in Puglia to combine swimming with sightseeing. In barely 15 kilometres, the coastline changes repeatedly: limestone cliffs around Polignano, tiny pebble coves, rocky swimming platforms, urban beaches beneath Monopoli’s old walls and, farther south, increasingly sandy bays around … Leggi tutto