Puglia
Villas with soul in Puglia
Puglia is renowned for its unique trulli and its majestic masserie, the very best of which you’ll find exclusively here below alongside our collections of summery seafront villas, sumptuous palazzi and contemporary gems.
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Our guide to Puglia
The heel of Italy, Puglia extends for some 400km from the north to its southernmost tip (finibus terrae to the Romans). Its coastline is lapped by the Adriatic and the Ionian seas and dotted with magnificent beaches and coves; its numerous pretty towns and villages are full of architectural, historical and cultural interest; and its excellent cuisine is humble by tradition and tasty by nature.
Getting there
Fly to Puglia (Bari or Brindisi airports).
Good to know
- Capital: Bari
- Surface area: 19,540km²
- Population: 4 million (approx)
- Agricultural records: Puglia produces about 17% of Italy’s wine and around 40% of its olive oil
- Regional anthem: Volare! by Domenico Modugno (who was born in Polignano a Mare)
- Signature dish: orecchiette con cime di rapa (ear-shaped pasta with broccoli rabe, anchovies, garlic and chilli)
Top Puglia locations
Brindisi
Plan your visit to Brindisi, a historic city on Puglia's Adriatic coast. Enjoy Roman columns, Baroque churches, and its lively seafront promenade.
Ostuni
Ostuni in Puglia beckons with its white-washed houses and historic charm. Delight in medieval architecture, local festivals, and stunning Adriatic views.
Gallipoli
Discover the beautiful city of Gallipoli on Puglia's Ionian coast, and explore its ancient fortresses, sun-kissed beaches, and vibrant streets.
Monopoli
Explore Monopoli, a picturesque town on Puglia's coast. Wander through its ancient streets, relax on pristine beaches, and visit the majestic castle.
Polignano a Mare
Plan a trip to Polignano a Mare for your next Italian holiday, an enchanting town perched on limestone cliffs. Uncover historical sites and amazing coastal views.
Lecce
Visit Lecce, the 'Florence of the South.' This Baroque city in Puglia's Salento area boasts stunning architecture, historic sites, and a vibrant culture.
Our locations in Puglia
Salento
The southernmost part of Italy's heel, Salento is a long, mostly flat stiletto of land lapped by twin seas: the Adriatic to the east, the Ionian to the west. Its varied coastline features paradisiacal, Maldivesque beaches, dramatic cliffs, deep, translucent inlets, and a series of evocative, historic towns, such as Gallipoli and Otranto. Inland, meanwhile, is the creamy baroque sophistication of Lecce and a host of authentic, timelessly charming villages.
The Valle d'Itria
Set on a high fertile plain in the centre of Puglia, the Valle d'Itria incorporates wooded slopes, vineyards, endless olive groves punctuated by the coned roofs of trulli, a host of picture-perfect towns (Alberobello, Ostuni, Locorotondo, and Polignano a Mare to name just a few), and a pair of coastlines – the Adriatic and the Ionian - to choose from. Each town has its own gastronomic speciality, so its also an unforgettable destination for food and wine lovers.
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