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Puglia to experience: the best areas to explore

Puglia is one of Italy's most beloved regions for those seeking crystal-clear seas, cities rich in history, natural landscapes, and cuisine that reflects the region.

Puglia is located in the far south of Italy and is easily accessible by air thanks to Bari Airport, the region's main hub. Many travelers arrive here to begin their journey to discover Puglia's beauty. To find flights, you can visit Europefly.
If you are wondering what to see in Puglia, you can start from Bari and build an itinerary north and south, from the Gargano coast to Salento.

From Bari to Gargano: Vieste and the Coast

Starting from Bari You can head north towards Gargano, one of Puglia's most spectacular areas. Here, high cliffs alternate with beaches, pine forests, and small villages overlooking the sea. Gargano coast with a view of the Zagare bay and its two rocks

Among the unmissable stages there is Vieste, with its historic center, the famous Pizzomunno . Those who love nature can also reach the Umbra Forest, while along the coast they are worth a visit Vignanotica e Zagare Bay.

The Itria Valley and Polignano a Mare

From Bari, it's also easy to reach the heart of the region, home to some of Puglia's most picturesque towns. Alberobello, with its trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most visited destinations, while Locorotondo and Cisternino retain the charm of the white villages of the Itria Valley.  a street with many trulli

Not far away you can also find Ostuni, known as the White City, and Polignano a Mare, famous for its cliffs overlooking the Adriatic and its historic center overlooking the sea.

Towards Salento: Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli

Continuing south, you enter Salento, a land where history and the sea have coexisted for centuries.

Lecce It surprises with its extraordinary Baroque architecture, while Gallipoli and Otranto offer charming historic centers and some of the region's most beautiful beaches. The transparent waters of the Ionian and Adriatic coasts make this area one of Italy's most popular seaside destinations. lecce square of the cathedral

Visiting Puglia by air and taking advantage of Europefly's great deals allows you to organize a complete trip, crossing very different regions: the Gargano with its cliffs, the Itria Valley with its whitewashed villages, and Salento with its beaches. An ideal itinerary for exploring a region rich in landscapes, traditions, and unforgettable places.

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