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Puglia & Southern Italy

Bari, Lecce, Matera and the trulli of Alberobello: getting around a region where the train stops short and a hire car changes everything.

8 guides Updated October 26, 2026 Written by Italy Tourism

Puglia & Southern Italy

Lecce Travel Guide

A first-person Lecce travel guide: the Baroque, the Roman amphitheatre, pasticciotto and rustico, ticket costs, how many days, and using Lecce as a base.

October 31, 2026 20 min read

Bari Travel Guide

A first-person Bari travel guide: the old town, San Nicola, orecchiette street, ferries and airport, what to eat, and how many days you really need.

October 30, 2026 19 min read

Polignano a Mare and Monopoli Guide

Polignano a Mare and Monopoli in one trip: trains from Bari, parking, where the cove beach is, boat tours to the sea caves, and how to pair the two towns.

October 29, 2026 20 min read

Best Beaches in Puglia

A candid local guide to the best beaches in Puglia: Salento sand vs Adriatic coves, free spiagge libere vs paid lidos, parking, and dodging August crowds.

October 27, 2026 16 min read

Best Things to Do in Puglia

An honest, first-person guide to the best things to do in Puglia: trulli towns, sea caves, masserie, baroque Lecce, Castel del Monte and what to skip.

October 26, 2026 18 min read

Puglia Itinerary: 5, 7 and 10 Days

A real Puglia itinerary for 5, 7 or 10 days: the route order, where to sleep each night, real driving times, parking, plus Bari versus Brindisi airports.

October 25, 2026 18 min read