FAMOUS FOR

Olive groves, medieval hilltop towns, restaurant menus stuffed with local specialty dishes, and its famous Trulli rooftops - be sure to visit Alberbello, a whole town of Trulli - and don’t forget gelato! Puglia has gelaterias everywhere selling the most delicious homemade ice cream in every imaginable flavour - it is traditional to visit a gelateria post-dinner, then wander the ancient, cobbled streets, ice cream in hand on a balmy summer night…bliss!

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WHERE TO STAY

Stay in a 'Masseria' - beautiful old Italian farmhouses that have been converted into small hotels with abundant style and charm - we love @masseria_tutosa and @masseriacervarolo, or rent your own beautiful private Trullo for more private poolside rest and relaxation - we stayed at @trullosanpaolo.

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WHERE TO EAT

You will be spoilt for choice with beautiful al fresco restaurants and delicious Puglian wine everywhere you go - we love the views from @Opera Primi in the famous town of Ostuni and the small local town of Ceglie Messapica boasts a total of 99 restaurants! Don’t forget to be adventurous and try a plate of sea urchins which will be served to you in their spiky shells, they are very popular in Puglia...

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BEACH CLUB DAYS

For a day of spoiling head to the coast and one of Puglia’s stylish beach clubs, which you can book for the day and lunch - we love @Le Palme the beach club at Masseria Torre Coccaro - think lemon sorbet striped sun loungers and delicious cocktails served to you beachside.

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WHAT TO PACK

The aesthetic in Puglia is low-key relaxation and effortless bohemian style, and in the summer months it is HOT - temperatures can soar into the high 30s - pack leather, strappy flat sandals, easy breezy sun dresses in light cotton and a printed maxi dress to take you into the summer nights, with the addition of a wedged heel...don’t forget to pack a good straw hat and a lot of sun cream!

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