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Trani is one of the most elegant and atmospheric seaside towns in Puglia. Set along the Adriatic coast north of Bari, it combines a beautiful historic centre, an active fishing harbour, medieval streets, excellent seafood and one of the most spectacular seaside cathedrals in Italy. Unlike some of Puglia’s better-known coastal destinations, Trani does not … Leggi tutto
Perched on the dramatic eastern coast of the Gargano Peninsula, Vieste is one of the most rewarding places to visit in northern Puglia. Its appeal goes far beyond the classic combination of sun and sea. Here you can spend the morning swimming beside a towering white limestone monolith, wander through a maze of narrow streets … Leggi tutto
Gallipoli is one of the most fascinating destinations on the Ionian coast of Puglia, especially if you want to combine beautiful beaches, a historic old town, excellent food and lively summer nightlife in the same trip. Located on the western side of the Salento peninsula, Gallipoli has two very different personalities. There is the historic … Leggi tutto
Otranto is one of those places in Puglia where you do not really have to choose between a cultural trip and a beach holiday. Here, a medieval old town rises almost directly above the Adriatic, a castle guards the waterfront, one of southern Italy’s most remarkable cathedral mosaics lies just a few streets away, and … Leggi tutto
Golden stone glowing in the afternoon sun, extravagant Baroque façades, Roman ruins appearing unexpectedly between cafés and shops, and narrow streets made for slow wandering: Lecce is one of the most beautiful cities in Puglia and one of the best places to experience the atmosphere of southern Italy. Often nicknamed the “Florence of the South”, … Leggi tutto
Whitewashed walls, narrow lanes and hundreds of grey stone cones rising above the rooftops: Alberobello is one of the most distinctive places in Puglia. Even if you have seen photographs of the town before arriving, walking through its historic trulli districts is a completely different experience. Located in the beautiful Valle d’Itria, Alberobello is famous … Leggi tutto
Monopoli is one of those places in Puglia that manages to combine several different experiences in a single destination. You can spend the morning wandering through a maze of whitewashed streets, have lunch beside a centuries-old fishing harbour and, a few minutes later, be swimming in clear Adriatic water beneath the walls of the old … Leggi tutto
Few places capture the beauty of coastal Puglia quite like Polignano a Mare. White houses rise above dramatic limestone cliffs, narrow streets suddenly open onto panoramic terraces overlooking the Adriatic, and at the bottom of a rocky gorge lies Lama Monachile, one of the most photographed beaches in southern Italy. But Polignano a Mare is … Leggi tutto
There are places in Puglia that impress you with famous monuments, and others that win you over simply by making you want to slow down. Locorotondo belongs firmly to the second group. Perched above the Valle d’Itria, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and scattered trulli, Locorotondo is a compact maze of whitewashed houses, flower-filled balconies, … Leggi tutto
There are towns in Puglia that impress you with a famous monument, and others that win you over with their atmosphere. Ostuni belongs firmly to the second group. From a distance, its historic centre looks like a bright white crown rising above a landscape of olive groves, with the blue Adriatic visible on the horizon. … Leggi tutto