Holiday in Apulia

About Apulia

Apulia is Italy's sun-kissed heel — a region that, with its white towns, ancient olive groves, turquoise coastal waters, and hearty cuisine, ranks among the most authentic travel destinations in the entire Mediterranean. The Trulli of Alberobello are Apulia's architectural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage site: Over 1,500 whitewashed limestone houses with pointed conical roofs create a unique cityscape that is unparalleled worldwide. The origins of this round construction method date back to the 14th century when farmers had to quickly dismantle their houses to avoid taxes — today, the Trulli are boutique hotels, restaurants, and vibrant witnesses of rural ingenuity. Lecce, the Florence of the South, is a baroque masterpiece: The soft Lecce limestone allowed for intricate decorations on churches, palaces, and balconies that glow golden in the evening sun. The Basilica di Santa Croce, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Piazza del Duomo form an ensemble that rivals the opulence of Roman baroque architecture. Ostuni, the white city, rises like a mirage above endless olive groves — its alleys, stairs, and terrace cafés offer panoramic views all the way to the sea. Polignano a Mare impresses with its old town houses perched directly on limestone cliffs above crashing waves and hidden rocky coves. The Grotta della Pösia, the Torre Guaceto Nature Park, and the sandy beaches of Salento make the coast a paradise for bathers. Apulia's cuisine thrives on olive oil, durum wheat, and vegetables: Orecchiette with Cime di Rapa, Focaccia Barese, Burrata from Andria, and Taralli as a crunchy snack — here you can taste why Italian Cucina Povera is part of world culture.