Category: Cities
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The smallest village with the biggest party!
’The smallest village with the biggest party’. Diso ready to pay homage to the ‘Santi nosci’ Filippo and Giacomo After a year of fervent preparations, Diso is preparing to honor its Patron Saints Filippo and Giacomo, once again confirming itself as ‘the smallest town with the biggest party’. In Diso the preparations for the festival…
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Cisternino and Locorotondo
Cisternino and Locorotondo are two of the most beautiful whitewashed, hilltop cities in Puglia. Off the radar of many tourists, who generally head to Ostuni , theses two quaint little towns offer something Ostuni doesn’t. They offer serenity, authenticity and an old world charm that seems to warm your soul, even on the coldest of…
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Ostuni
Ostuni, la Città Bianca (The White City) is an absolute, must go to place if visiting Puglia. Its whitewashed windy streets are reminiscent of many Greek towns because it was once occupied by Greeks, along with many other countries which invaded this beautiful city due to its prominent position. Each country left their architecture mark…
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Spa Experience: It’s Toxic you know!
Living in Puglia is like living in paradise; fabulous weather, food, and above all, ‘meraviglioso vino!‘ So, where does one go for a holiday when you already live in paradise? Puglia of course! There’s so much to see and do in the various regions of Puglia, and the best thing is, you don’t have to…
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Step back in time to relax and unwind: Masseria Cappella
Driving through the Valle D’Itria in Puglia, is always a pleasurable experience but this day was particularly beautiful. The bright blue sky was interspersed with fluffy white clouds, the rolling hills were scattered with old and new Trulli dwellings, and the curvy, undulating road made the journey even more enjoyable. I was en-route to an…
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Antichi Sapori: An antiquity of Salento delights
Even on a cold, wintery day in Puglia, with a sprinkling of snow on the ground, there was still a very warm welcome from Antichi Sapori. Where Giusy was keen to welcome us into her store in Alberobello. This quintessential, coned shaped, 17th century trullo, was filled with an array of candy coloured pasta in…
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Best beaches in Puglia, Italy: Marina di Pescoluse
The beach at Pescoluse, on Italy’s Puglia coast, is known as Marina di Pescoluse and its shallow waters make it perfect for children and inexperienced swimmers. A diverse range of beachgoers are attracted to the waters of Marina di Pescoluse Photo: GETTY IMAGES Why go? When the tide is out at this beach on Puglia’s Ionian…