If you love hiking and nature on your holidays, then be sure to include Gargano on your Puglia plans. Between Putignano and Polignano a Mare lies Conversano ( map), a historic town with a medieval castle. How to get to Puglia:If visiting by air, then flying into Bari is the most obvious option, although Brindisi airport further south also provides international flights and is a good starting point for a road-trip. The 140km coastline, lapped by crystalline waters, has dramatic cliffs interspersed with white, sandy beaches and charming fishing towns.

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Experts speak of its variations with the kind of passion sommeliers reserve for grape varietals – carparo, mazzaro, Lecce stone, tufa, each a different shade, each offering the sculptor different possibilities. An old watermill as seen from above Olga makes traditional Puglia pasta inside a watermill Pasta making in an old windmill (and all the food! As you drive along the SS379 motorway that skirts the coast near Fasano, your attention will be drawn to the gleaming white appearance of Ostuni, also known as the ‘white city’. In addition to its 16th century castle and defensive walls, the seafront also features a lovely sandy beach, perfect for a dip after a wander around the town. The main entry points for international visitors are Bari and Brindisi (both have airports and ports with international connections).Chiesa Matrice Parrocchia Tutti i Santi (Church of All Saints) in Mesagne I had a great lunch at Osteria del Leone. In addition to the Castle, look out for the 11th century Romanesque Cathedral and the 6th century Benedictine Monastery. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there - we just had to let you know!

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The memories of grander days linger in towns of echoing palaces, in barn-like churches where you escape the midday heat in cool stillness among mischievous cherubs and acrobatic angels, and in castles with walls so thick their ramparts are the width of dual carriageways. On the main square, which is flanked by a towering Cathedral and has a curved portico style area, we enjoyed one of the best lunches of the trip, simple and delicious and washed down with plenty of wine for the non-designated drivers. I recommend spending at least 4-5 days in the Itria Valley, in my view one of the best places to visit in Puglia. Peepholes indicate that it was once a convent, while in the 19th century its rooms were the rendezvous for secret plots in support of Garibaldi and Italian unification. There are a few stories about why the Trulli became so popular, and the tax one due to not being permanent structures seems the most likely to me.Lecce is the surprise of the Italian heel, this sophisticated gem among rugged landscapes of rock, olives and sea views.

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This Puglia guide contains links to three services I often use myself and can recommend: Skyscanner (for flights), Booking.Il Diavolicchio Goloso is a 5-minute drive from Otranto and serves superb Puglian cuisine Seafood platter at Il Diavolicchio Goloso. Horace Walpole set his famous Gothic novel The Castle of Otranto here, filling it with chivalrous knights and despairing princesses, locked towers and ghostly apparitions.

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The Gargano peninsula in northern Puglia protrudes into the Adriatic Sea and consists of a mountainous massif, sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, age-old forests and several outlying islands. Sure, there are trains and local buses, but using them exclusively to cross this varied region is going to take more time than most travellers have. There are some fabulous beaches in Italy - you can find our favourites in this guide - and we happen to be of the opinion that everybody should have access to them.I can’t wait until we are able to travel from the US… I have so much on my Italy bucket list to finish, including getting to Alberobello to see its famous trulli houses! It is the irony of Puglia that it now feels distant and remote, that it is relatively poor and undeveloped compared to northern Italian regions like Tuscany or Veneto. The larger hotels will be fine, as are hostels, and fancier restaurants should have at least one member of staff who can speak English, but in small eateries, tiny towns, petrol stations - even our car rental depot - we had to rely on our limited Italian.