Posts about the Puglia Region, or the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot.
Polignano a Mare is a picturesque town perched on the Adriatic coast in central Puglia. Located 40km southeast of Bari or 40 minutes by train, Polignano a Mare is an ideal base for this part of the region. The coastal town is famous for its towering limestone cliffs, picturesque beaches...
The Puglia region in Italy's south is gaining in popularity. Visit now before it's truly on the tourist map!
An introduction to the unique town of Matera Matera is often described as ‘unique’, ‘memorable’ and a ‘must-see’. It has a kind of raw beauty that, at the risk of sounding cliché, must be seen to be believed. We spent two days in Matera and fell in love...
What do you do when you visit the Itria Vally? You stay in a trullo!
Gallipoli is a seaside town located on the west coast of Salento. This region, is also known as the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot. We visited Gallipoli as part of two days exploring the Salento region. We split our time having one day on each coast. Based in Otranto on the east...
Beaches. Tick! 12 Century Cathedral covered in mosaics. Tick! Coastal drive taking in the beautiful vistas. Tick!
Here's how I spent a day exploring Otranto and the East Coast of Salento