Finding Myself in Puglia: A Journey of Self-Discovery Under the Warm Southern Italian Sun

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Gelato parlours are decorated with colourful flower pots, and squares offering alfresco dining dish out Puglian specialities.

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One of the most interesting foodie experiences I had in Puglia was in Foggia, between my visits to Bovino and Sant Agata’ di Puglia. An old watermill as seen from above Olga makes traditional Puglia pasta inside a watermill Pasta making in an old windmill (and all the food!

Be sure to visit the Cathedral (with its floor mosaics, frescoes and crypt) and the Aragonese Castle. Keep Reading // You can see our Puglia road trip route in this post, but if it’s your first time renting a car and driving in Italy, then you should read this post too. Experts speak of its variations with the kind of passion sommeliers reserve for grape varietals – carparo, mazzaro, Lecce stone, tufa, each a different shade, each offering the sculptor different possibilities. They date from an age when pirates were in the habit of turning up unexpectedly for late-night drinks.

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A Karstic depression, rather than a valley proper, this stunning area is awash with vines and olive trees, with Trulli houses dotted throughout it. Not only are the historic streets quieter, but the gorgeous golden light on the white-washed round homes truly brings them to life. If you are thinking of Puglia, or indeed the south-coast of Italy, then rocky cliffs with white-washed houses perched over cyan waters might be the image that comes to mind. If you’re heading to Gargano from southern/central Puglia, consider a stop at the historic Castel del Monte, an imposing 13th century citadel, and a lunch stop at Trani, a quaint fishing village with a lively promenade.Ostuni one of the best towns in Puglia to get lost wandering the alleys, climbing staircases, and dipping under archways. Coffee culture is strong here, with a particular focus on almond milk iced coffee, and there are plenty of cool bars for both coffee, and cocktails, as well as an abundance of fantastic restaurants on little streets, and central squares with live music. Keep on reading to discover 17 really useful things to know before visiting Puglia - and lots of advice to help you plan your own holiday in a glorious part of Italy.

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I've been lucky enough to turn my passion for travel and photography into my job, and spent four years travelling full time before settling down in Portugal - a far cry from the life I thought I would have when I left my London restaurant managers job. The town used to be completely walled off, and the large squares, little restaurants and spotless setting make this an ideal lunch stop if nothing else. It also means you’ll likely miss many of the small coves and cute little towns and villages that make Puglia so wonderful.By using these, you are directly supporting Along Dusty Roads to remain an independent travel blog, and to create free guides to help you travel more, travel better. Gallipoli is believed to have been founded by the Greeks and through the centuries, the town was conquered by a succession of powers including the Byzantines and the Normans. Even the banishment from Eden acquires an innocent playful tone in the busy hands of Lecce’s sculptors.

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Founded in the 1st century BC, Casarano comprises a maze of atmospheric streets and lanes lined by baroque palaces, with their hidden courtyards, and ancient churches that house beautiful religious artwork. But now, under new owners, this antique palace has been reimagined as a happy marriage between a cutting-edge gallery and a luxury hotel.Of course, you have to do a tasting after any wine tour, and the delicious mix of reds, whites and roses all went down a treat, even at ten in the morning.