The Sun Region in Southern Italy
In the southeast of Italy, the region of Puglia stretches along the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea and forms the heel of the Italian boot with the Salento peninsula. A Puglia round trip inspires with charming port cities, fascinating culture and dreamlike coasts that you would only expect in the Caribbean. Explore the picturesque towns of Puglia. Bari, the capital of Puglia and Polignano a Mare, with its whitewashed houses perched on high cliffs. Of course, delicious culinary specialties await you on an Italy vacation. End the evening with a glass of wine and fresh seafood.
Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean way of life and enjoy the unique blend of paradisiacal coasts, exciting culture and history as well as irresistible cuisine. Let our travel experts advise you and get tips on what you should not miss on your Puglia holiday.
Ostuni is also known as the white city, with its whitewashed houses visible from afar. Ostuni is a wonderful place to wander through the charming alleys of the old town and linger over a cappuccino in one of the many pretty cafés. The centre of the historic old town is the Piazza della Libertà. Visit the cathedral of Ostuni, the Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo, which rises above the city with its white tower. Right next to the cathedral, you'll find another sight to see, the Arco Scoppa. The arch connects the church buildings and impresses with its impressive architecture.
Viewed on a map, the Gargano peninsula juts into the Adriatic Sea like a boot spur. Here, in the Gargano National Park, holidaymakers will find varied nature - from rugged rocky landscapes, secluded bathing bays, to a breathtaking variety of orchids.
In the heart of Puglia lies the Valle d'Itria, best known for its trulli. Trulli are traditional round houses with conical roofs. In the historic district of Alberobello you will find more than 1,000 trulli. The oldest ones date back to the 14th century.
One of the most important sights of Apulia are the caves of Castellana. Over a three-kilometre circuit, you can visit the amazing world of stalactites and stalagmites, whose formation dates back several million years. Less
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