Puglia

Typical Trullo houses and olive oil trees in Puglia

Trullo houses in Alberobello

The Norman- Swabian Castle in Bari

Panoramic view of Otranto

Panoramic view of Vieste

Puglia is a region of Southern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Strait of Otranto and Gulf of Taranto in the south. Its southernmost portion, known as Salento peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. Its capital city is Bari.

Puglia Highlights

Travel

5 Spectacular Italian Canyons and How to Visit Them

Italian canyons are often outshone by coasts and cities, or wrongly dismissed as too tough to reach. But these natural wonders are easier to explore than you’d think, and well worth seeking out.

Inspired Stays

Masseria Calderisi: A Ticket to Peace in the Heart of Puglia

Bordered by olive trees and citrus groves, this Puglian paradise between Bari and Brindisi is the perfect place to do a whole lot of nothing.

Italy in Brief

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Wildfires in Southern Italy

From the tip of Puglia to the island of Sicily, the beautiful macchia mediterranea — Mediterranean scrub — of southern Italy is in flames. Here’s what to know to stay safe and informed.

Food & Drink

Taralli fresh off the production line at Puglia Sapori

A Taste of Taralli, the Signature Snack of Puglia

The quintessential pre-dinner snack of Puglia and much of southern Italy, taralli have been called the “potato chip of Italy” for their ubiquity. Here’s how they got that status.

Travel

A fishing boat enters the Port of Molfetta at sunset

This Port Town in Puglia Makes a Perfect Day Trip From Bari

Outside of Puglia's familiar trulli-lined tourism hotspots like Alberobello are scores of coastal towns worth exploring. The sleepy charm of colorful Molfetta makes it a prime pick.

What you can't miss in Puglia

Where is Puglia

Top Experiences in Puglia

Language School

2024 Language Immersion Program in Puglia

Alberobello

Italian school, tours

Hospitality, Courses & Italian Culture in Apulia (online & offline)

Cisternino

experience

Enjoy a long week in Puglia with cooking experiences, cycling through Olive groves and fresh pasta making

Casarano

Tours

7-day Authentic Cultural, Culinary, Ancestry, Wellness and Active Tours in Abruzzo, Puglia & Sicily with Italia Sweet Italia

Abruzzo, Puglia, Emilia Romagna, Sicily

Properties for sale in Puglia

Country Home - To Restore in San Vito dei Normanni

50000

Detached House in San Vito dei Normanni

245000

Land/Plot to Build in Carovigno

48000

Villa in Ostuni

190000

Villa in San Vito dei Normanni

145000

Villa in Carovigno

700000

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Detached House in Ostuni

Villa in Carovigno

67000

Recipes From Puglia

Recipes

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa: Puglia's Signature Pasta Dish

Don't be intimidated by Puglia's primo (first course) par excellence: It's a simple dish for a weeknight dinner at home or an informal meal for guests.

Recipes

Rustico Leccese

Made with two discs of buttery puff and stuffed with béchamel, mozzarella and just a touch of tomato, the rustico is generally eaten in Lecce and the Salento for breakfast or as an afternoon or late night snack.

Recipes

Crostini with Burrata Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Our recipe of the week is a tasty appetizer by writer and blogger Coral Sisk.

Recipes

Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle

Recipes

Tomatoes Al Gratin Apulia Style

Pomodori gratinati alla pugliese

What others are saying about Puglia

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We are renovating a house near Monopoli. Once finished we intend to rent it out during peak months to, hopefully, high-end clients and use it ourselves at quieter times.

We would like to build an underground pool that can only be a maximum of 40 sq m.

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@marcomarkymarc asks:

Hello, I was hoping someone may be able to assist with sourcing a company who specialise in doors and windows in Solento, Puglia. We have been slowly improving the holiday property and now is the time to change shutter doors.

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@docjeff asks:

Suggestions for restaurants in Puglia

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