Puglia region stretches at the heel of Italian boot in the south – eastern Italy. Known as the kingdom of drought and stone, Puglia will definitely conquer your heart with its wild, untouched nature and beautiful hills with gorges and graves. This region is world-famous for the numerous cultural and historical monuments and represents a perfect holiday destination offering loveliest beaches, a sublime climate, many historical and fascinating towns and an excellent culinary tradition. Puglia has always been, over the centuries, a strategic area for the Mediterranean: colonized by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and the Normans, they all left their imprint in some tangible way making Puglia a great destination to discover the baroque and medieval styles.
Here are the top 5 places to visit in Puglia:
Valle D’Itria
One of the most amazing Puglia’s areas is called Valle d’Itria, an extended valley with a unique fairy tale landscape composed by peasant houses with conical roofs known as Trulli. These traditional apulian buildings used to serve a very practical function: they were, in fact, constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses or as permanent dwellings by small proprietors. Today, the fanciful Trulli are restored holiday houses for tourists, silent and peaceful places that keep you warm in winter and cool in the summer months. Here you can discover some of the most beautiful trulli houses with private pool for rent. 
Polignano a Mare
All sea lovers will not want to miss Polignano a Mare, an authentic gem positioned on the Adriatic coast and famous throughout the world for the crystalline waters and the tiny, old town. Also known for being the renowned singer Domenico Modugno’s hometown, author of the international hit “Nel blu dipinto di blu”, Polignano a Mare will definitely capture your heart with its white -washed streets, stunning churches and the breathtaking panoramic terraces on the Adriatic Sea.
Ostuni
One of the must visit places will certainly be Ostuni, a tumble of white – washed buildings spreading out over the top of three hills. Also known as the “White Town”, Ostuni is the ideal place where you will love to get lost in, with its narrow streets, the traditional craftsman shops and a lot of lovely restaurants where you will able to taste the most typical Apulian flavours. At about 8 km from Ostuni, you will find some beautiful beaches and Nature Reserves such as Rosa Marina, Lido Morelli and Torre Guaceto. Created in the style of a traditional farmhouse, Villa Margareta is only five minutes from Ostuni. Its terrace, saltwater pool and stunning sea views make it one of the most luxurious holiday villa in the area.
Salento
Do not forget to visit Salento: there are few places in the world where you can find fantastic sea, unique artistic heritage, untouched nature, tradition and culture. Salento is certainly one of them. Surrounded by extensive coastline and one of the most beautiful sea in the world, this area is one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe.
Gargano
The northern part of Puglia is called Gargano: we are talking about an area rich in beautiful fishing villages and appreciated by the tourists for the beauty of the waters and landscapes. Gargano’s coastline is jugged and rough, but you will also find sandy beaches and picturesque coves for an unforgettable holiday. Towns such as Peschici, Vieste, Mattinata and Monte Sant’Angelo are authentic gems you will not want to miss.
