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A 10-day trip to Puglia (Lecce, Ostuni, Brindisi)
A few months ago, I went on a 10-day trip to South Italy. After landing in Bari, the capital and the largest city of Puglia, I visited the inland towns of Alberobello and Locorotondo, as well as the seaside Monopoli and Polignano a Mare. I then visited Matera, a city located not in Puglia, but in the neighbouring region of Basilicata. After staying there for a couple of days, I took the bus to Lecce and returned to Puglia. Here’s the final part of the itinerary I would recommend, with tips (as always) for where to go, and more importantly where (and what) to eat and drink. Day 6 –…
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A 10-day trip to Puglia (part 1)
Italy is one of my favourite countries in Europe. I love the beautiful architecture, the delicious food and the mild Mediterranean climate. I recently visited Puglia, as well as Matera. The former, also known as Apulia, is the region forming the heel of Italy’s ‘boot’, whereas the latter is a city located in the neighbouring region of Basilicata. I stayed there for a total of 10 days, but I wished I had stayed longer to visit even more towns and villages. Although I was tempted to rent a car, I eventually decided not to, so I could enjoy the tasty Apulian wines. Here’s the first part of the itinerary I…