Puglia: Gargano
The spur of the Italian boot is known as the district of Puglia. It is said that Puglia was once connected to Croatia and that it has more in common with Dalmatia than Italy. The coastline is a beautiful powder blue set against limestone cliffs, fairy-tale grottoes, ancient forests and dense vegetation. We began our visit to the Gargano National Park, a UNESCO site. Here we visited the lovely seaside towns of Vieste and Peschichi and climbed to the hilltop village of Monte Sant’Angelo.
Bari
The old town of Bari is located between two ports, the old and the new. We enjoyed walking the narrow medieval streets, viewing the palaces, churches and whitewashed houses. During our walk, we watched the women making “orecchiette” the typical pasta of Puglia.
Pogliano al Mare
This beautiful town is famous for white houses clinging to the cliffs, small labyrinth streets, panoramic terraces and pebble beaches.
Alberobello
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the “Trulli Capital” is a must see destination in Puglia.
Remember to stay in a Masseria (agricultural home) to enjoy local food and the hospitality of the Pugliese who take pride in the food, culture and traditions of Puglia!
By Nadia
Spero di visitare la Puglia nei prossimi anni. Ho scoperto in un video che esistono fantastiche piscine naturali dove si può nuotare. Sapete dove sono esattamente? Grazie Nadia
Non sono mai stato in Puglia ma mi sembra bellissima.
I agree with Nadia that the agriturismo hotels are a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery and Italian lifestyle. They are usually less expensive than regular hotels and more tranquil and serene.