Also identified as Apulia, this area situated in the heel location of the boot that forms Italy on the map is not however 1 of the traditional tourist destinations in the way that Rome, Milan and Venice are. But that may possibly be precisely why far more holidaymakers are veering towards this location. With its Baroque towns, castles, beaches, olive groves and more, there are many items to see and find out in the area. Though with its sunny climate and laid-back atmosphere you couldn't be blamed for just wanting to relax at your villa with pool in Puglia.
A vast area of about square kilometres of broad plains and low hills divided into six provinces, there are numerous sights and attractions intriguing sufficient to pull you away from your villa with pool in Puglia.
If Baroque architecture, castles and churches are your location of interest, you may want to go on the Castles and Churches trail - which involves Trani, Barletta, Martina Franca and Castel del Monte. Lecce's Old Town is also a definite have to see, with its churches and palazzo - particularly the Duomo, the Basilica St. Croce and the St. Irene Church.
On the other hand, Matera's "sassi" are uncommon cave dwellings suspected to be the initial human settlement in Italy, and are a fantastic example of a troglodyte settlement, dated as far back as the Paleolithic age.