{"id":1589,"date":"2017-12-06T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=1589"},"modified":"2025-01-24T14:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T14:33:38","slug":"eight-reasons-to-visit-puglia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/eight-reasons-to-visit-puglia\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight reasons to visit Puglia"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><style type=\"text\/css\">&lt;!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000; min-height: 12.0px} li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} ol.ol1 {list-style-type: decimal} --><\/style>The heel to Italy\u2019s boot, Puglia is often overlooked by holidaymakers when researching their next holiday destination \u2014 and unfairly so. The region is beautiful, with fantastic seafood, dramatic coastlines, and hundreds of quirky trulli dotted around the countryside.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">1.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">History and Culture<\/b> <strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Puglia is steeped in history. The region is full to the brim with museums, dedicated to showcasing the traditions and customs of the area, with museums specialising in specific time periods \u2014 including the Roman era, Middle Ages, and modern history too. Its turbulent history has meant there are hundreds of medieval castles dotted around \u2014 many still in excellent condition (well, considering their age).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" class=\"wp-image-8844\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1-1200x812.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1-600x406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Taranto-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>2. Food and Wine<\/b><strong> in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Puglia is famed for its olive oil production, and produces around 40% of the nations total. Visit the olive oil museum in Fasano \u2014 located in an olive oil mill dating back to the 18th Century. The food in the region is local and rustic; some of the regions most famous food include orecchiette pasta and the creamy burrata \u2014 a rich cheese made of both mozzarella and stracciatella cream.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Great food deserves great wine, and you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice here as well. The area is Italy\u2019s biggest wine producing region, and its most famous for reds \u2014 Negromaro and Primitive being the two leading varieties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>3. Sightseeing<\/b> <strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll want to stray away from your holiday villa and explore the local area. Head for Bari, Monopoli and Lecce. Puglia is also home to three villages which feature on the \u2018Borghi i piu belli d\u2019Italia\u2019 list \u2014 a list of the most beautiful villages in the country \u2014 Cisternino, Locorotondo and Bovino are all well worth an afternoon moseying around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-8845\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/Cisternino.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>4. Beaches<\/b> <strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Puglia has the longest coastline of any Italian region, and has miles of gorgeous beaches and azure seas. Whether you fancy a day of sunbathing with a good book, or a day out on the water \u2014 you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice in Puglia. You may even spot of a dolphin or turtle (or two).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/top-10-best-beaches-in-puglia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best beaches in Puglia<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>5. Weather\u00a0<\/b><strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On average, Puglia boasts over 300 sunny days every year. The summer season is long and although temperatures can soar, at least you\u2019re guaranteed good weather. It\u2019s also an ideal destination for winter breaks with mild days and colder nights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>6. Accommodation<\/b> <strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most striking places to stay in Puglia are the numerous trulli dotted around the countryside. Dry stone huts with conical roofs, these were originally used as agricultural storage or shelters; many have now been redeveloped into luxury accommodation for visitors (and \u2014 of course \u2014 we have plenty for you to choose from).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" class=\"wp-image-7724\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_695395207.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_695395207.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_695395207-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_695395207-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_695395207-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/puglia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puglia villas and trulli<\/a> available to rent through Bookings For You<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>7. Nature<\/b> <strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Puglia is breathtakingly beautiful \u2014 seemingly endless olive groves, dramatic coastlines and spectacular caves such as Grotte di Castellana.\u00a0 It\u2019s also well worth visiting the National Park at Gargano; white limestone cliffs, turquoise seas and dense forests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>8. Architecture<\/b> <strong>in Puglia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Italian architecture is arguably the finest in the world, and Puglia is no different. From the town of Alberobello \u2014 a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to over a thousand trulli which line its streets \u2014 to the Baroque style in Lecce, the region is rich in style and tradition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/puglia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View all of our villas in Puglia &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The heel to Italy\u2019s boot, Puglia is often overlooked by holidaymakers when researching their next holiday destination \u2014 and unfairly so. The region is beautiful, with fantastic seafood, dramatic coastlines, and hundreds of quirky trulli dotted around the countryside. 1.\u00a0History and Culture in Puglia Puglia is steeped in history. The region is full to the brim with museums, dedicated to showcasing the traditions and customs of the area, with museums specialising in specific time periods \u2014 including the Roman era, Middle Ages, and modern history too. Its turbulent history has meant there are hundreds of medieval castles dotted around \u2014 many still in excellent condition (well, considering their age). \u00a02. Food and Wine in Puglia Puglia is famed for its olive oil production, and produces around 40% of the nations total. Visit the olive oil museum in Fasano \u2014 located in an olive oil mill dating back to the 18th Century. The food in the region is local and rustic; some of the regions most famous food include orecchiette pasta and the creamy burrata \u2014 a rich cheese made of both mozzarella and stracciatella cream. Great food deserves great wine, and you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice here as well. The area is Italy\u2019s biggest wine producing region, and its most famous for reds \u2014 Negromaro and Primitive being the two leading varieties. 3. Sightseeing in Puglia Of course, you\u2019ll want to stray away from your holiday villa and explore the local area. Head for Bari, Monopoli and Lecce. Puglia is also home to three villages which feature on the \u2018Borghi i piu belli d\u2019Italia\u2019 list \u2014 a list of the most beautiful villages in the country \u2014 Cisternino, Locorotondo and Bovino are all well worth an afternoon moseying around. 4. Beaches in Puglia Puglia has the longest coastline of any Italian region, and has miles of gorgeous beaches and azure seas. Whether you fancy a day of sunbathing with a good book, or a day out on the water \u2014 you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice in Puglia. You may even spot of a dolphin or turtle (or two). Check out our post on the best beaches in Puglia for more information. 5. Weather\u00a0in Puglia On average, Puglia boasts over 300 sunny days every year. The summer season is long and although temperatures can soar, at least you\u2019re guaranteed good weather. It\u2019s also an ideal destination for winter breaks with mild days and colder nights. 6. Accommodation in Puglia One of the most striking places to stay in Puglia are the numerous trulli dotted around the countryside. Dry stone huts with conical roofs, these were originally used as agricultural storage or shelters; many have now been redeveloped into luxury accommodation for visitors (and \u2014 of course \u2014 we have plenty for you to choose from). Explore the Puglia villas and trulli available to rent through Bookings For You 7. Nature in Puglia Puglia is breathtakingly beautiful \u2014 seemingly endless olive groves, dramatic coastlines and spectacular caves such as Grotte di Castellana.\u00a0 It\u2019s also well worth visiting the National Park at Gargano; white limestone cliffs, turquoise seas and dense forests. 8. Architecture in Puglia Italian architecture is arguably the finest in the world, and Puglia is no different. From the town of Alberobello \u2014 a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to over a thousand trulli which line its streets \u2014 to the Baroque style in Lecce, the region is rich in style and tradition. 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