It is a sunny, authentic region with more than 800 km of coastline along the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.
Highlights in a nutshell:
Unique trulli → the characteristic white houses with conical roofs (especially in Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
White towns such as Ostuni (the "white town") and Locorotondo.
Baroque splendor in Lecce (often called the "Florence of the South").
Beautiful coastal towns: Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Otranto, Gallipoli, and Santa Maria di Leuca (where the two seas meet).
Historical highlights: Castel del Monte (octagonal castle of Emperor Frederick II, also a UNESCO site), Castellana Cave, old town of Bari
Abundance of centuries-old olive trees, vineyards, and typical masserias (country estates).
Delicious cuisine: orecchiette pasta, burrata, fresh fish/seafood, Primitivo wine, and top-quality olive oil.
In short: Puglia combines beautiful nature, authentic villages, a relaxed atmosphere, great food, and less mass tourism than many other Italian regions.
Ideal for a road trip!
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