Puglia, for Perfect Italian Seaside Holidays

Puglia, in south-eastern Italy offers a colourful history, and a breathtaking natural heritage. Learn as you have fun in this sun-drenched heaven, held in turn by the Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, Spaniards, each leaving vestiges, in monuments and architecture, culture and traditions. A splendid coast of breathtakingly beautiful sea, staggering rock formations, and soft sandy beaches, edges on to splendid fields of ancient olive trees, vineyards offering delicious wines, and spectacular towns. These include. the seaside, white-washed Ostuni; funky Alberobello, famous as the Trulli town, and composed of innumerable cone shaped dwellings, now full of delightful shops of craftsmen and artisans; beautiful Baroque Lecce; the nearby Locorotonda, and Martina Franca, where you can hang out in charming piazzas, bordered by seigniorial mansions and towering Baroque facades, friendly cafe’s and restaurants, farmers’ markets, nearby vineyards, olive groves, and black horses at liberty.