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Matera – What to see and best belvedere
During our recent holiday in Puglia, we decided to take a short trip to Matera. It had been long since I last visited the city and I was hugely impressed about how Matera has changed and is continuously evolving. The city has embarked a changing process that started many years ago and many movies have been recorded here in the last decades. Matera was chosen as set for the movie The Passion of the Christ which boosted enormously its popularity. The first thing that struck me was the high number of tourists visiting the city, last time I was there Matera was barely known, especially abroad. We went in August…
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Best things to do in Puglia
Puglia is one of the most beautiful region in Italy and offers a huge choice of activities to do, places to visit and food to eat. With so many things to see and to do here in Puglia, here we give you a list of the best things to do, those things you can’t really miss if you are visiting our region. 1. Visit the Old town of Gallipoli Known as the pearl of the Ionian Sea, its name derives from the original Greek name ‘Kalé polis’ meaning ‘beautiful city’. The town is divided into two parts: the new and the old. Have a walk through the little alleys of…
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What to do in Puglia
If you are looking for some cool activities to do while staying in Puglia, you have just landed in the right place. Here below we present you a vast choice of the best activities available in Puglia, all selected by our trusted partner Aviator
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Monopoli: Città Unica nella Terra di Bari
Alla scoperta di Monopoli in compagnia di Mary | #PugliaByMe Se decidete di venire in Puglia – ve lo consiglio vivamente! È una delle più belle terre della nostra Italia – non potete assolutamente perdere l’occasione di visitare e trascorrere qualche giorno nella meravigliosa Monopoli..sono certa che ve ne innamorerete!
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Places to visit in Puglia: Top 10 not to miss
Puglia, also known as the heel of the Italian boot: such a splendid region offers charming towns and villages, marvellous architecture, tasty food, plenty of traditions and folklore. Here we want to present you with what we consider to be the top 10 places to visit in Puglia and among the most beautiful in Italy. Otranto Otranto is a town in the province of Lecce and is part the Salento area. It is located in a harbour along the east coast on the Adriatic Sea and is the easternmost town in Italy. Its small seaport is mostly used for fishing activity and tourism, especially for the ferry services to Greece.…
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Puglia food: Top 15 Savory Food you cannot miss!
In Puglia, the food gastronomy are deeply-rooted and represents a main link between land, natural resources and community. While visiting the region, you should definitely dedicate some time to taste and enjoy the local cuisine.
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Best beaches in Puglia: top 10 most beautiful
Puglia has gained a fantastic reputation among tourists and tour operators for the beauty and charm of its unspoiled beaches and the crystal clear water. Puglia offers approximately 800 km of coastline of unique natural beauty: its beaches are the ideal retreat for those looking for relaxation and wellness, as well as for all those that desire a bit more of adventure and swim and snorkel through rocky sea bottoms. Here we have listed the top 10 best beaches in Puglia that we believed every tourist should not miss while visiting the region and they have been chosen based on their uniqueness. 1. Tremiti Islands The Tremiti Islands, which are…
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Beaches in Gargano: Top 10 most beautiful
The Gargano has some of the most beautiful beaches of Puglia. With its 140 km of coastline, the promontory is characterized by the presence of sandy beaches, ancient forest (mainly pine woods), bays, limestone cliffs, dunes, calcareous caves, and the faraglioni, white rocks emerging from the sea. Famous and numerous are also the trabucchi, ancient wood-made structures built by fishermen from where they cast their nets. With its sparkling sea and cobalt blue water Gargano is the ideal destination for divers and water sports lovers. It’s highly recommended visiting the promontory by boat, to admire the entire coastline from Isola Varano to Mattinata, stopping in most remarkable places of the…
