Puglia, Italy: The Complete Travel Guide

where is puglia

Puglia, Italy - The Heel of the Boot

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what to expect in puglia

What to expect and what is reality in Puglia

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How long you’ll need in Puglia

Visiting Puglia in 9 Days or More

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when is the best time to visit puglia

Visiting Puglia in the Shoulder Season
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how to get to puglia

Flying or Taking the Train Into Puglia

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driving in puglia

Do you need to rent a car in Puglia and what to expect when driving in Puglia

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Where to stay in Puglia

The types of accommodations to book and where we stayed during our Puglia travels

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Things to do in Puglia

What towns to visit and beaches to see in Puglia

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What to pack for Puglia in june or the summer

Mediterranean essentials and good walking shoes

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books to read before puglia

Other travel resources to get you inspired for your trip to Puglia

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Bonjour

If this is your first time on The Weithouse - welcome! My name is Taylor and I’m the girl behind the screen and camera bringing you resources to help you plan the trip of your dreams.

In January of 2022, my husband and I left our home in Atlanta, packed our bags and moved to Paris! Every day we wake up in disbelief that we get to call this incredible city our home, a city full of rich history, world-renowned food, and beauty hidden around every corner.

In this Puglia, Italy Travel Guide, I will be sharing our experience traveling to the Puglia region of Italy, a region of endless olive trees, beaches, beautiful architecture and wonderful cuisine.

where is puglia

Puglia is a region in Southern Italy and occupies the area that is the “heel of the boot.” The region is made up of a Mediterranean landscape, and sits on a peninsula jutting out into the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, lined with almost 500 miles (800km) of coastline.

This coastline is dotted full of secret beaches frequented by locals and travelers from the North, and the inland of Puglia is a landscape of endless olive trees.

Seemingly every square foot of land in Puglia is planted with olive trees and vineyards. Never in my life have I seen so many olive trees. And oftentimes, the planting didn’t seem too strategic. Empty little plot of land next to the gas station: olive trees. Have a backyard? Plant a grove of olive trees.

Driving through Puglia, you will pass this endless sea of olive trees, hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years old with winding, gaping trunks worn with the years of age. Nonetheless, their leaves and branches continue to reach high towards the soft, salty blue Puglia sky, and their branches continue to produce the olive gold of the region.

Amongst these olive trees you can find some of the most beautiful designer hotels in the world, ancient Masserie (farmhouses) and the quirky cone-topped Trulli. These properties are either in or surrounding some of the famous villages and cities of the region, such as the Trulli-town of Alberobello, the Valle d'Itria, the coastal towns of Polignano a Mare and Monopoli and the baroque town in Southern Puglia of Lecce.

what to expect in puglia

I’ve never previously written a “what to expect in” section in a travel guide, because quite honestly, every other destination I’ve written about is pretty much what you expect. That’s not to say that places like Paris and Amsterdam won’t surprise you, but for the most part, they present themselves very close to whatever you’re seeing in the travel magazines or on the internet.

Prior to visiting Puglia, I had long been saving inspiration from the region on my Pinterest boards and Instagram. Mostly I was saving images of the trulli architecture, the masserie and the bright, white spaces that seemed to be the epitome of Puglia. All of that inspiration created an expectation in me of the region, one of a bright and airy landscape, full of a dreamlike aura and bursting with creative inspiration.

As we discovered Puglia, I was surprised by how much of the region was just the opposite of what those images on the internet made me think it would be. That’s not to say it wasn’t beautiful. It absolutely is. But there are also a lot of things in the region not pictured on social media because why would they be?

Some of these things included neglect in the forms of cheap and quick architecture surrounding the major cities and villages as well as some of the worst, unkempt roads we’ve ever driven on in Europe.

To be clear, this is not my naivety speaking. I am well traveled and well aware that the world is not the picture-perfect place we see on Instagram. In fact, I often find myself incredibly frustrated with the way Paris is presented by influencers.

That being said, the point for sharing this isn’t because I want Puglia to be more perfect or because I am blind to the realities of the world. It’s just mostly to share the truth of our experience and bring you a more authentic anticipation of your travels to Puglia.

I mostly just expected Puglia to feel more curated in the way the Provence region of France is curated. And after experiencing it myself, I am fully accepting of the reality of Puglia. Because that’s where the magic of Puglia lies. It the push and pull of who she is. The bright and light and airy and mystical rubbing shoulders with the messy and rural and salty and raw.

As when visiting any destination, visit knowing that whatever you’ve seen of the place isn’t the reality. Your very own experience is awaiting you there. And if you travel with eyes open and heart open and availability to see the place as it is, to meet the people as they are, that’s where the real beauty of travel lies.

HOW many days to see puglia

In order to see all that the region has to offer, I would recommend giving yourself at minimum nine days to see Puglia. Our personal Puglia travel itinerary consisted of nine days, and those nine days still felt a little rushed in order to see everything.

If you want to explore Puglia at a more leisurely pace, then I recommend giving yourself fourteen days or two weeks for your Puglia itinerary. Two weeks in Puglia will give you enough time to visit all of the more famous villages, see some of the offbeat destinations, stay at both a Masseria and Trulli and visit some of the more Southern Puglian beaches. Two weeks in Puglia would also give you enough time to spend two nights in Matera (whereas we only spent one), which I think is the ideal amount of time to explore the Sassi.

Visting Puglia from the US

If you’re traveling to Puglia from the United States, I would lean towards my latter recommendation of 2 Full Weeks in Italy and setting aside 7-9 days in the Puglia region. If this will be your first trip to Italy, I would advise including Puglia as part of a larger Italian itinerary, and visiting some of the more famous Italian cities like Rome, Florence and Venice. If you’ve already visited those cities, then 9-14 days in Puglia should give you enough time to both explore and relax.

Visiting Puglia from Paris or Europe

If you’re planning a trip to Puglia from Paris, you can catch a quick 2-hour flight from Paris to Bari, making it much more accessible and less necessary to “see everything at once.” For instance, you could easily take a long-weekend trip from Paris to Puglia and spend the weekend in just one spot, such as Monopoli or Polignano a Mare.

when to visit puglia

The best time of year to visit Puglia will depend on your travel availabilities and desires. If you are simply visiting to explore the towns, and don’t care too much about the beaches or getting a tan, then you could easily visit Puglia in the off season, and still enjoy the region during the mild Winter temperatures.

However, if you’re looking to soak up some warm weather and hit the beaches, then the best time to visit Puglia is in the shoulder or peak seasons.

visiting puglia in the shoulder season

Spring and Summer are the best times of year to visit Puglia is you’re looking to enjoy warm Mediterranean weather and get some Vitamin D. And the best time of year to get the best of both worlds (good weather and less crowds) is the shoulder season.

The shoulder season is essentially Spring and Fall, or May, June, September and October. All four months will give you mild, yet warmer temperatures, and freedom from the mass of tourists that will visit in July and August.

We visited Puglia in late June (June 18-27) and although we did experience a little heat wave during our visit, the weather was mostly perfect, and we were able to enjoy both the pool and beaches during our travels.

In June, although we didn’t feel that it was crowded, there were already a good number of tourists in the region and the beaches were starting to fill up. So if you think you might want a little less crowded and don’t mind potentially cooler temperatures, early June would be a great time to visit Puglia.

when to not visit puglia

Peak season in Puglia is July and August, meaning it is the most expensive and most crowded, not to mention the hottest time of year to visit Puglia. These combined factors seem like a disaster waiting to happen that I would avoid if possible.

August is les vacancces in French or Holidays for all of Europe, where Europeans take 2-3 weeks at a time to vacation somewhere sunny and with water. That makes Puglia a prime destination for many Northern Europeans, especially as it’s a much more affordable region than other destinations like the French Riviera or Greece.

My overall advice is to avoid Europe at all costs in August. It’s just outrageously expensive and crowded (or closed if you’re the city of Paris) and really isn’t worth the extra hastle.

how to get to puglia

There are a few ways to get to Puglia, depending on where you’re starting from. If you’re starting from the United States, you will have to take a connecting flight in either Europe or Italy first and then head down to Puglia.

If you’re adding Puglia to part of a larger Italian travel itinerary, then you can access the region by train. You can take a direct train from Venice, Milan or Rome to Bari, although both the Venice and Milan trains are pretty substantial journeys (7+ hours), so at that point it would probably make more sense to make a connecting flight. You can book train tickets on Trainline.

AIRPORTS IN PUGLIA

Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla (BRI): Bari International Airport is the largest airport in Puglia and likely the one you will fly into to access the region. You can find direct flights from Paris to Bari for under €100.

Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS): Brindisi is another airport, south of Bari, for accessing the Puglia region of Italy. It is slightly smaller than the Bari airport, meaning less flights. You cannot fly direct from Paris to Brindisi.

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Driving in puglia

Do you need to rent a car in Puglia?

If you want to really enjoy all that the region has to offer, you’re going to need to rent a car in Puglia. You can pick up a rental car from whatever city you’re accessing the region from, and then have the freedom to see any corner of the region. Unfortunately, there aren’t trains to many of the smaller destinations within Puglia, and you definitely wouldn’t be able to access many of the more remote beaches in the region without a car.

What to expect driving in puglia

Driving in Puglia is … interesting to say the least. That’s not to say you can’t do it. You’re going to have to do it if you want to explore beyond the major cities. We can only attest to driving in this specific part of Italy, as we’ve never rented a car elsewhere in the country, but we experienced things driving in Puglia we’ve never experienced elsewhere.

For instance, we would be going at or over the speed limit, in a middle lane, and many times we got honked at to move over. Once by an tractor-trailer. During our trip through Puglia, we often found ourselves on two-lane backroads, where a car would decide to pass us with another oncoming car and giving themselves seconds to whip in front of us before getting smashed into by the oncoming vehicle.

In addition to the (seemingly) chaotic driving, the roads in Puglia were some of the worst we’ve driven on in Europe. We were driving a tiny little basic Toyota, that already had the tire pressure light on when we received it from the rental car agency, and I was sure we were going to pop a tire by the number of potholes encountered.

Parking in puglia

The final thing to keep in mind when renting a car in Puglia is finding parking in the towns and cities. Every town has parking, but many times the number of spots is insufficient to the number of visitors, so it can be challenging to find a spot.

In order to prevent these parking issues, you can try to plan your days by visiting a city in the morning when more spots are available. Or just be sure to locate a few parking lots on your maps before driving in so you have a backup if your first option is full.

WHERE TO STAY in puglia

Where to you decide to stay in Puglia will depend on a few criteria, including how long you plan to visit Puglia, what your desires from your trip to Puglia are, and whether or not you’re planning to road trip through Puglia versus staying in one central location.

For our travels and 9 days in Puglia, we opted to break our trip up into three different stays. We began our trip with one night in Matera, then spent four nights at Masseria Potenti for some time to relax in nature, and finished the trip with three nights in an Airbnb near the village of Alberobello.

Within the region, there are various types of accommodations to choose from, including trulli, masseria, cave houses and apartments in the center of the Puglia towns. We enjoyed getting to experience staying in the first three of these types of accommodations, which adds to the cultural experience of being in Puglia.

Below are the hotels and Airbnbs we booked during our travels through Puglia, and you can also find our other favorite accommodations in this Best Puglia Airbnb roundup and this list of the most beautiful hotels in Puglia.

​Matera: Hotel CORTE SAN PIETRO

In Matera, we booked a one night stay at hotel, ​Corte San Pietro. The hotel is located in the heart of one of the Matera Sassi, Sasso Caveoso, steps from the famous San Pietro church and the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve.

The hotel, as are many in Matera, is a cave hotel, offering travelers the unique experience of sleeping in the cave houses of the Sassi, which were once natural caves that humans carved deeper into homes as they became residents of Matera.

I was a bit hesitant to sleep in one of these cave houses, as the history of them becomes quite gruesome over time, and the thought of sleeping in a windowless space didn’t appeal to me. Yet, despite my initial doubts, we thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of sleeping in our comfortable room that had private access and opened onto the streets of the Sassi, making us feel as if we were residents of Matera ourselves.

masseria potenti

For the second part of our trip, we had the joy of staying four nights at the family owned Masseria Potenti. Although not a secret Puglian spot by any means (they have over 100K followers on Instagram) I chose this particular masseria over some of the other Puglia hotels I discovered as it seemed to offer a more authentic, down to earth Puglia experience versus a highly refined one.

Masseria Potenti is a traditional masseria, or farm house, that sits on about 130 hectares of farm land which has been settled since the late eleventh century. Today, the masseria is owned and run by family members Maria Grazia, Paolo, Chiara and Walter, who initially purchased the property for personal reasons and have since opened it to the public.

Staying at Masseria Potenti feels like staying at a family member’s house, as you discover all of the hidden corners of the masseria, while enjoying the privacy of your own beautiful suite.

At dinner, all guests gather in the outdoor eating area for a traditional Puglia meal under the sprawling fig tree. During the day, guests gather around the singular swimming pool, or head off to various beaches in the area. During our stay, we had the privilege of taking a cooking class with Maria Grazia, where we learned how to make orecchiette pasta with cold appetizers made from the summer harvest.

The property itself maintains the feeling of an ancient fortress, covered in the bright colorful love that Maria Grazia and family have poured into the space. As you wander amongst its walls, you’ll discover nature in abundance, the various collections of Puglia ceramics and linens and knickknacks that are stored throughout the masseria and a staff that is ready to shower you with all of the Italian love your heart can receive.

Cummersa Monte Olimpo 5 - airbnb near alberobello

Cummersa Monte Olimpo 5, the Airbnb we booked for our last three nights in Puglia, is located a short ten-minute walk from the famous trulli town of Alberobello.

The Airbnb property is from the 18th century, and the footprint is made up of two buildings, the one we stayed in (the cummersa) and a traditional trulli. If you have two families traveling, you can book both properties together, while still having separate living spaces.

The Airbnb is an ideal base location for exploring the trulli in the Valle d'Itria, for visiting the famous trulli town of Alberobello (without having to fight for parking) and for accessing other destinations within Puglia such as Locorotondo, Ostuni, Monopoli and Polignano a Mare.

THINGS TO DO in puglia

Similar to a destination like Provence in the South of France, Puglia is an entire region, meaning your travels to Puglia will consist less of hitting the “highlights” of a singular destination and consist more of a road trip like agenda, discovering the many layers within the region, from the famous towns and villages to the endless sandy beaches.

You could, of course, plan a trip to the region simply for the sake of relaxing, however, we greatly enjoyed attempting to see and soak up as much of the cuisine, wine, nature, architecture, history and culture the region was ready to share with us.

EXPLORE the puglian towns and villages

There are actually 6 provinces in Puglia, made up of over 200 municipalities, meaning it would be impossible to see them all during one trip. As is normally the case, some of these municipalities have more to offer than others, and below are the Puglia towns we had time to explore during our nine days of travel through the region, and what we thought of each one. They are included below in the order to which we visited them.

Martina Franca

After landing at the airport in Bari, we picked up our rental car and drove straight off to Martina Franca, as I had read that the town hosts an antique market on Sundays, and I was greatly looking forward to shopping for Puglia antiques. The drive from the Bari airport to Martina Franca takes a little over an hour and after arriving in the town, we did discover a Sunday market, but sadly never found the antiques.

Nonetheless, Martina Franca was our first taste of what a town in Puglia looked like and had to offer, and I immediately fell in love with the quiet narrow streets, lined with colorful doors and balconies. Because it was Sunday, the town of Martina Franca itself was incredibly empty, which only provided me with more joy as I photographed as much of it as possible.

After wandering the streets, we ate one of our favorite meals of the trip at Garibaldi Bistrot, which is located near Piazza Maria Immacolata (worth walking to and photographing) and Piazza Plebiscito.

Matera, Italy

Although not technically in the Puglia region, Matera is a must-visit during your trip to Southern Italy. The UNESCO site is considered the third-oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, and truly stands out on its own as a unique experience we haven’t found in any of our other travels.

Upon wandering through the Sassi’s streets for the first time on the way to our hotel, I immediately became enchanted by this place of stone and caves and a labyrinth of stairs, all seemingly abandoned yet brimming with beauty. Matera boasts an incredible history which you can discover during your travels there, and here are a few other ways to spend your time in Matera.

1. Visit the San Pietro church and the rock church of Santa Lucia alle Malve, or one of the more than 160 churches in Matera.

2. Stay in a cave house or cave hotel.

3. Learn the history of Matera at the video experience offered at Casa Noha (highly recommend doing this first in order to appreciate everything else you discover in Matera).

4. Hike the Belvedere Murgia Timone, just be sure to bring water! We only went as far as the tension bridge, and if its hot, be aware of how far in and out you can make it.

5. Eat dinner with a view - we enjoyed a delicious one at dusk at Palazza Del Duco.

Grottaglie

After enjoying our first day at Masseria Potenti, we headed out to explore the areas nearby, with our first stop to ceramics town, Grottaglie. Grottaglie isn’t much of a destination if you don’t have an interest in ceramics, but if you, like me, are interested in such, its worth adding a visit!

The village itself is small, but within its walls you’ll discover various Puglia ceramic studios offering the most beautiful products . You can see the production happening at some of the studios, which is a true art. We ended up purchasing a beautiful bowl, cake stand and tiny little espresso cup and saucer from Enzo Fasano Ceramiche.

Ostuni

Ostuni is one of the must visit villages in Puglia, and upon wandering within its white-washed walls, I immediately fell in love and wish we had more time to explore this quaint town.

We arrived in Ostuni in the late afternoon after spending the day at the beach nearby, and scouted out a restaurant to make a reservation at for dinner. After securing our reservation (at Osteria del Tempo Perso - was good but not memorable), we meandered through the streets that were glowing with the long summer sun setting.

Ostuni is a great destination if you’re looking for somewhere that has more nightlife, as well as other tourists and locals to interact with. The village is perched on a hill overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance, and has easy access to many of the beaches along this coast

You can find five beautiful Airbnbs to book in or near Ostuni in this post and a hotel with a view of Ostuni in this curated hotel list.

Lecce

As a destination within Puglia, Lecce stands on its own in terms of its unique style of architecture and overall city ambience. With the second highest population in the Puglia region, the town is much larger than many of the other destinations we’ve included, but has a lot to offer in terms of things to see and do.

Lecce is famous for its baroque style architecture, most beautifully found on the city’s many churches. Seeing the churches of Lecce is a great starting point for discovering the city, and you can get a city pass for churches here.

After personally completing the church path, we simply wandered around Lecce’s beautiful streets and grabbed some pizza from a streetside pizza place, Il Pizzicotto. Personally, Lecce felt more similar to other popular Italian cities like Rome and Florence, and its a must-visit when discovering Puglia.

Alberobello

The trulli of Alberobello are likely the first image you ever saw of Puglia, with their unique cone-shaped roofs and white-washed walls. You will find these trulli scattered across the region of Puglia, especially when in the Valle d’Itria. But in order to discover the most well preserved and abundant number of trulli, you’ll want to head to the village of Alberobello.

I was initially a bit concerned that Alberobello would be overrated or too crowded (a fear I also felt before visiting the amazing Venice), but was happy to find the opposite upon arrival. We walked to the village from our Airbnb nearby (listed above) around 5 in the evening as the long lingering summer sun was reflecting off the over 1500 UNESCO World Heritage trulli found in Alberobello.

To appreciate and discover the trulli, you simply walk amongst the villages’ small streets. There are a handful of trulli in Alberobello where you can pay a small fee to walk through the interior and see what living in one would be like.

In the main square of Alberobello, you’ll find many delicious food options, and we enjoyed cheap dinners (more than once) at Coppino (the pasta restaurant has 245 5-star reviews). As you should regardless of where you are in Italy, we finished our evenings with delicious gelato from La Botega Del Gelato. We also grabbed a filling breakfast one morning from Cosi Com’era where we sat on the terrace.

Monopoli

Another favorite destination from our travels through Puglia was the Adriatic-facing seaside town of Monopoli.

In Monopoli, I especially loved Port Antico with its gently rocking blue boats set against the backdrop of the Puglia architecture. You can walk from here along via Porto towards Castello Carlo V, a seaside fortress, which will take you to Lungomare Santa Maria.

A lungomare is basically a seaside path, meaning you’ll walk along the edge of Monopoli above the rocky cliffs (lined with sun bathers) and the seawall. You can walk along this path to the public beach mentioned above, Cala Porta Vecchia.

The beach itself is pretty small, and was really crowded the day we visited, but definitely a spot to dip in the water on the hottest part of the day. We ended up grabbing an espresso from a cafe nearby and watching the families enjoy the water.

There are a lot of great restaurant options in Monopoli, and we enjoyed a quick lunch from Magnapulia.

If you think you might want to stay in Monopoli, you can find a great Airbnb option in Monopoli in this Best Puglia Airbnb roundup.

Locorotondo

After spending the afternoon in Monopoli, we decided to stop at Locorotondo on the way back to our Airbnb near Alberobello. Although we only spent a few hours wandering around the town and grabbing delicious pizza from Pizzeria Casa Pinto, I fell absolutely in love with this little Puglia town and would have loved to spend more time there. I highly recommend giving yourself a half day or even staying the night here, grabbing wine from the local vineyard and simple enjoying the stunning streets.

Polignano a Mare

On our last day in Puglia, we woke up and drove to what I thought would be one of my favorite destinations of the trip (you know, saving the best for last and all). After finding parking in Polignano a Mare, we headed straight to a little breakfast / coffee shop, Olio Su Pane, to try a local pastry called pasticciotto, which did not disappoint. We then spent the sun-filled morning wandering around the streets of Polignano a Mare and taking in all the cliffside views.

The famous beach in Polignano a Mare, Ponte Lama Monachile, is an incredibly small sandy spot set between two cliffs and on the day we visited was jam-packed full of visitors, so we took in the beach from the cliffs above. If you’re looking to spend time on the beach here, I’d highly recommend grabbing your spot early. The beach itself seemed to be bursting with young people and weekend travelers, and I personally felt it had less of a charm than many other beaches in the region.

For lunch, we grabbed delicious fish sandwiches from Pescaria before heading off to find a quieter beach nearby.

If you plan to stay in Polignano a Mare, you can find a beautiful Airbnb rental within the town over on this post.

Cisternino

The last destination we visited on our Puglia itinerary was the town of Cisternino. We didn’t do much here other than explore the streets (which were basically empty during the afternoon we visited), but its a stunning example of a Puglia village, and I was charmed by its streets and crumbly stone walls.

beaches to see in puglia

As the land of Puglia is a peninsula (similar to the state of Florida) there are endless beaches to visit in the region. Many of the more famous beaches can be found on the southernmost tip of Puglia, which we didn’t venture toward during our travels due to lack of time.

Below are two beaches we visited during our time in Puglia, in addition to the few random spots we stopped at as we are driving around.

If sitting on a beach every day is part of your Puglia travel goals, I would recommend bookmarking the ones you’d like to visit on your maps, that way if you find yourself nearby during your outings one day you can throw on your bathing suit and grab your sandy spot.

• Spiaggia Torre Pozzella: Near the town of Ostuni, this was probably my favorite beach from the trip. It felt very quiet and local, and you could walk up one ledge of a cliff nearby to find additional, more private spots to place your chair.

• Punta Prosciutto: We came here because it was close to Masseria Potenti. The beach itself is a more popular, public beach, and because of the heatwave the day we visitied, was packed full of Italian families. It felt a little too crowded for us, but we enjoyed it nonetheless.

WHAT TO PACK for puglia in june

During our visit to Puglia in late June, we had warm temperatures, and even a little heat wave, so if you’re visiting during similar weather, you’ll want to pack your Mediterranean summer essentials.

Below is what I packed and wore during our travels and my biggest tip for your wardrobe is to pack outfits that can easily be thrown over your bathing suit. We would often hit a multiple Puglia towns in one day with a few beach hours in between, so it was nice to have things to throw on after the beach or easily change in and out of in the car.

Comfortable Sandals: I packed both my Birkenstocks and my Teva sandals, and ended up wearing my Tevas most days. They offered better grip when walking around the stone and marble towns than my Birkenstocks and were better for crawling on any cliffs or rocks at the beaches.

Dresses/light clothes: I packed a handful of dresses for this trip, and much preferred the sleeveless options. Of course this means you’ll be more exposed to the sun, but when I wore my dresses that were cotton with sleeves, I felt drenched in the humidity. Sleeveless and light materials is the way to go.

Linen Pants: I brought a pair of linen pants from Oysho and they were perfect for dressing up in the evenings or throwing over a bathing suit.

Tote Bag: Something that can double as a beach bag. I found a little canvas summer one from Zara before our trip, and it was the perfect size for hauling around my camera and also bringing to the beach.

books to read before puglia

As a way to anticipate my trip and get more information before heading anywhere, I always try to order one or two travel books to have as research and reading materials in the months and days before my trip. For Puglia, I ordered the A Week Abroad: Puglia, which is available in both English and French.

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Need help planning the rest of your trip?

Be sure to discover our other Puglia resources, like our lists of the Best Airbnbs in Puglia and the Most Beautiful Hotels in Puglia. You can also discover all of our Italian travel resources here.

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