Puglia

Puglia, located south of Italy, forms the ‘tacco’ (“heel”) of Italy’s boot. Its capital is Bari. It consists of beautiful villages and towns. Where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea, you’ll find beaches with crystal clear waters, alleys, plains, masserias that have been transformed into boutique hotels in nature, picturesque harbors and charming domes, different from those you are used to. Puglia looks like a fairy tale!

Accommondation – At the beautiful, luscious Giovi Relais Hotel in Polignano e Mare. At the cosmopolitan hotel “the Don Ferrante” in Monopoli. In the fairy tale Masseria with conical domes, the Masseria Grieco in Ostuni. At the gorgeous boutique hotel, the Palazzo Scotto, a historic domed mansion in Alberobello.

Food –

• Grotta Ardito restaurant for fresh fish and seafood delicacies in Polignano e Mare.
• Tito Schipa restaurant in Ostuni.
• Taverna della Gelosia in Ostuni for the romantic souls.
• Trattoria Terra Madre for organic dishes in Alberobello (in a trullo).
• Bina Ristorante di Puglia in Locorotondo.

Transportation – Walk through the small towns of Puglia to enjoy them. From one city to another you need to either rent a car or do it by train. It is very easy and affordable.

By Air: It’s just a flight to Bari.

Then take the train and in half an hour you will be in the first city worth a visit in Polignano e Mare.

By boat: There is daily ferry communication with Greece (between Patras or Igoumenitsa and Bari or Brindisi).