Puglia (hotels)
Northern Puglia
The 'lesser known' part of Puglia, means it is also the less touristy. Small towns on the sea that I love include Giovinazzo and Molfetta, and bigger ones like Bari and Trani. If you have more time I would also recommend exploring the Gargano area, which is hard to reach, but so beautiful and untouched. Another area worth exploring is the one known as 'Murgia' which is more inland, and so different from anything else you will see in the regionÂ
Central Puglia
Probably the most popular part of the region, central Puglia includes some of the most beautiful little hilltop towns, including Ostuni, Alberobello, Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Some of the most well known beach towns are Polignano a Mare and Monopoli. They tend to get a little chaotic in high season, but if you opt to stay inland and have a car, they are very easy to reach. Some of the most beautiful masserie in Puglia are located in this part of the region
Southern Puglia
Also known as Salento, this part of Puglia has a special part of my heart because it's where I spent most of my childhood summers. Everything below Brindisi is considered Salento, and you will notice a difference because there is a change of scenery (no hilltop towns), in food (completely different ingredients and recipes from the rest), and language (they even speak a different dialect here!). Some of the best beaches in Italy are down here
Puglia (hotels)
Northern Puglia
The 'lesser known' part of Puglia, means it is also the less touristy. Small towns on the sea that I love include Giovinazzo and Molfetta, and bigger ones like Bari and Trani. If you have more time I would also recommend exploring the Gargano area, which is hard to reach, but so beautiful and untouched. Another area worth exploring is the one known as 'Murgia' which is more inland, and so different from anything else you will see in the regionÂ
Central Puglia
Probably the most popular part of the region, central Puglia includes some of the most beautiful little hilltop towns, including Ostuni, Alberobello, Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Some of the most well known beach towns are Polignano a Mare and Monopoli. They tend to get a little chaotic in high season, but if you opt to stay inland and have a car, they are very easy to reach. Some of the most beautiful masserie in Puglia are located in this part of the region
Southern Puglia
Also known as Salento, this part of Puglia has a special part of my heart because it's where I spent most of my childhood summers. Everything below Brindisi is considered Salento, and you will notice a difference because there is a change of scenery (no hilltop towns), in food (completely different ingredients and recipes from the rest), and language (they even speak a different dialect here!). Some of the best beaches in Italy are down here