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The heel of Italy, Puglia is fast becoming as popular with tourists as Tuscany or Sicily \u2014 and with stunning coastline and a rich history, it easily rivals its northern counterparts. We’ve compiled some of the most interesting things about this spectacular area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trulli<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A trullo is a traditional dry stone hut, famous for its conical roof. These dry stone houses date back to the Middle Ages, and were originally used to house farm workers. Head to Alberobello (pictured below) \u2014 a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996 \u2014 which has more than a thousand trulli lining the streets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Many have been renovated to provide luxury accommodation \u2014 we\u2019ve curated a handful of our trullo properties below, all of which are trulli spectacular (ahem, sorry).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trullo Storico ><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trullo Geco ><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trullo Nuovo ><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trullo Piccolo ><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Masserias<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trulli aren\u2019t the only architecture unique to this area; Masserias are ancient fortified farmhouses which are also only found in Puglia. They were traditionally built as rustic homes for country workers, but many have now been redeveloped as modern homes or even boutique hotels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Food<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The region provides around 40% of Italy\u2019s olive oil production \u2014 approximately 300,000 tonnes per year. Puglia has a rich farming heritage, and has traditionally been known as the \u2018bread basket of Italy\u2019 due to the mass production of breads and pasta. Combined with its fantastic coastline, we highly recommend sampling the food at every opportunity \u2014 from local markets to traditional restaurants.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u2026and Wine<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Puglia produces more wine than any other Italian region, accounting for around 17% of the total of wine produced by the country. Within the past thirty years, Puglia has developed a reputation for its own red wine \u2014 famed for its fruity flavours and full-bodied nature. Whilst white wines aren\u2019t produced in such high quantities in Puglia, they are also growing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shipwrecks<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just off the coastline of Puglia near Torre Renaldo lies the sunken wreckage of a WWII Naval ship. Destroyed by the British Navy in 1941, the shipwreck is close enough to the surface for snorkelers to explore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

View all our villas in Puglia ><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The heel of Italy, Puglia is fast becoming as popular with tourists as Tuscany or Sicily \u2014 and with stunning coastline and a rich history, it easily rivals its northern counterparts. We’ve compiled some of the most interesting things about this spectacular area. Trulli A trullo is a traditional dry stone hut, famous for its conical roof. These dry stone houses date back to the Middle Ages, and were originally used to house farm workers. Head to Alberobello (pictured below) \u2014 a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996 \u2014 which has more than a thousand trulli lining the streets. Many have been renovated to provide luxury accommodation \u2014 we\u2019ve curated a handful of our trullo properties below, all of which are trulli spectacular (ahem, sorry). Trullo Storico > Trullo Geco > Trullo Nuovo > Trullo Piccolo > Masserias Trulli aren\u2019t the only architecture unique to this area; Masserias are ancient fortified farmhouses which are also only found in Puglia. They were traditionally built as rustic homes for country workers, but many have now been redeveloped as modern homes or even boutique hotels. Food The region provides around 40% of Italy\u2019s olive oil production \u2014 approximately 300,000 tonnes per year. Puglia has a rich farming heritage, and has traditionally been known as the \u2018bread basket of Italy\u2019 due to the mass production of breads and pasta. Combined with its fantastic coastline, we highly recommend sampling the food at every opportunity \u2014 from local markets to traditional restaurants. \u2026and Wine Puglia produces more wine than any other Italian region, accounting for around 17% of the total of wine produced by the country. Within the past thirty years, Puglia has developed a reputation for its own red wine \u2014 famed for its fruity flavours and full-bodied nature. Whilst white wines aren\u2019t produced in such high quantities in Puglia, they are also growing. Shipwrecks Just off the coastline of Puglia near Torre Renaldo lies the sunken wreckage of a WWII Naval ship. Destroyed by the British Navy in 1941, the shipwreck is close enough to the surface for snorkelers to explore. 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