Puglia
Located on the hill of Italy’s ‘boot’, Puglia is known for its warm sunshine, glorious beaches and hilly towns featuring whitewashed stone buildings. The farmland and small villages here date back centuries, which is illustrated in the ‘Trulli’ stone huts that attract visitors from all over the world to Itria Valley and Alberobello. Lecce is known as the ‘Florence of the South’, and boasts stunning baroque architecture, cobbled streets and churches created by famous European architects, without the big tourist crowds. Then there’s the food – sample Orecchiette pasta, Pasticciotto pastry and Altamura bread, which is said to be the most delicious bread in the world.
Best Beaches in Puglia
Heading to Italy for a villa holiday in the sunshine? Here's our round-up of the best beaches in Puglia for sunseekers, water babies and sports lovers...
Where to visit in Italy in 2023
Wondering where to go on holiday in Italy in 2023? See our guide to the most stunning and beautiful places to tick off your list on your family holiday...
4 of the most photogenic spots in Puglia
The heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is bursting with historical treasures, glorious beaches, natural wonders and pretty coastal towns. Here are four places in this fantastically scenic region that you and your camera won’t want to miss. Castel del Monte...
On the Gourmet Trail. Italy: Puglia
Taste a piece of Puglia at home with this delicious Orecchiette pasta with broccoli sauce. Ingredients 12 ounces broccoli florets- cut or broken into very small florets about equal size 8 ounces short pasta- orecchiette pasta, penne, rigatoni, etc 2...
Three places to stay in Puglia, Italy: the insider’s guide
Italy’s Puglia region is occasionally overshadowed by Tuscany and Campania, but with its gorgeous buildings, beautiful coastlines, fine cuisine and hilltop towns, holidays in the region are as memorable as they are enjoyable. To help get your trip on...
How to Eat like a Local in Puglia
Travelling to foreign countries opens so many doors. You can experience exotic climates, uncover cultural attractions and – perhaps most importantly for the foodies out there – you can dine exciting foreign cuisine. Here at Villa Plus, we’ve started...
Puglia: places to visit on a self-catering holiday
Rich in fine architecture, heavenly beaches and culinary delights, Puglia is the very definition of a dream destination. This Italian region forms the heel of the country’s boot-like shape. Naturally, it enjoys all the local flavours and ingredients...
The best sandy beaches in Puglia and where to find them
Imagine a gorgeous cocktail of stretching coastlines, serene beaches and culture-rich towns and villages. You’ve just dreamed of Italy’s Puglia region. People come here in search of tranquil days spent lazing under the sun and often end up falling...