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Puglia has a rich history that spans over millennia and spans over 500 miles of coastline. This is an enchanting region and a tourist’s dream. Puglia is located in the south-east of the boot and graced with a pleasant climate. Using your luxury private villas as a base, explore the history and culture of the region, visit beautiful beaches and taste delicious fresh seafood, hand made pastas and local wines.
Puglia is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland and hundreds of kilometres of Mediterranean coastline. The capital Bari is a vibrant port and university town, while Lecce is known as “Florence of the South” for its baroque architecture. Alberobello and the Itria Valley are home to “trulli,” stone huts with distinctive conical roofs.
We have a selection of hand picked luxury villas dotted around the Puglian countryside, suitable for a large family gathering or an intimate romantic escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
There are many fascinating places to visit in Puglia including Valle d’Itria, also called “Trulli valley”, is an extended valley with a unique fairytale landscape composed by cylindrical peasant houses with beehive roofs known as Trulli. These traditional buildings served a very practical function: using up all the stones that peasants cleared from the difficult, rocky fields. They were easily made and easily knocked down again.
The city of Ostuni is a beautiful maze-like white city on a hilltop just 8km from the Adriatic Sea packed with narrow streets you can spend ages getting lost in, climbing staircases and falling in love with the stunning views. Wandering through the old alleys of its historic centre inside its ancient walls you can find traditional craftsmanship shops, cosy cafes and lovely restaurants to experience a perfect Apulian dinner before a drink in one of the trendy bars where you can enjoy the lively Italian nightlife in a very international environment.
Nicknamed the "White City", this whitewashed hilltop town has stunning sea views and we recommend wandering through its labyrinthine alleys and sip a Spritz or a presecco in Piazza della Libertà. Ostuni Cathedral is a beautiful mix of Gothic & Romanesque styles, well worth a visit.
A visit to Castel del Monte, a UNESCO site and unique octagonal castle built by Emperor Frederick II is well worth a visit for stunning countryside views as well as learning about all the mystery and legend surrounding it. We also recommend visiting Grotte di Castellana, a fascinating cave system with stalactites, stalagmites and Grotto Bianca, one of Italy’s most spectacular caves.
A lovely day trip if you are staying in the area is to take a boat from Vieste to see the white limestone cliffs & sea caves nearby. You can also visit the Tremiti Islands, which are an untouched paradise with incredible diving spots, as well as relaxing on Baia delle Zagare & Cala della Pergola beaches.
As well as food, the region is also known for its wineries. Visit Salento and Manduria to try full-bodied Primitivo red wine. Negroamaro & Fiano are two of Puglia's finest grape varieties and these can be sampled at wineries such as Cantina Li Veli and Masseria Altemura.
Puglia has some exceptional regional dishes to try. Some of our favourites include: Orecchiette with cime di rapa (homemade pasta with turnip greens), Focaccia Barese (fluffy focaccia topped with tomatoes & olives), Bombette Pugliesi (stuffed meat rolls, a must-try in Valle d'Itria) and Friselle with fresh tomatoes & olive oil.
At this UNESCO site you can walk through Rione Monti, a fairytale-like district with the iconic trulli houses. You can also visit Trullo Sovrano, the largest trullo, which is now a museum.
Summer in Puglia is warm and sunny with temperatures ranging from 28-35°C. It is a wonderful time to enjoy the various beaches as well as festivals and lively nightlife. Crowds will be at their peak, particularly during school holidays.
Spring and Autumn are lovely times to visit Puglia. Temperatures will range from 18-28°C and it is the perfect time to explore the countryside with fewer crowds. Autumn is also grape and olive harvest season so is the best time to get out there and try local wine and experience food festivals.
Winter is characterised by mild to cool weather (10-16°C) and a few showers. Towns and historic sites will be quieter and some resorts and restaurants close, however cities like Bari, Lecce, and Matera remain lively.
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