Why Puglia? Why Now?

By on March 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Puglia is one of Italy’s most fascinating regions and until recently remained a hidden gem for the Italian vacationer. Puglia is THE place to go now as it does not suffer from the tourist overrun, inflated prices, and disinterest from the locals that often plagues commercial Europe.

What does Puglia offer the traveler seeking culture and adventure?

  • 800km of Coastline (the most in mainland Italy)
  • Thousands of “Trulli” houses unique only to Puglia and indicative of a landscape like none other in Italy
  • 50,000,000 olive trees producing the finest olive oil on the planet
  • Italy’s largest combined producer of fruits, vegetables, and wheat (pasta and bread anyone?)
  • Over 200 of the best preserved 13-17th century castles and watchtowers in Italy
  • Hundreds of ancient fortified farmhouses (Masserias) converted into stunning hotels, wineries, and thriving farms
  • The largest producer of wine in Italy and a renaissance in quality of promotion of the indigenous varieties of Puglia
  • 1000 more hours of sunshine than any region in Italy
  • The most beautfiful and freshest seafood you can imagine prepared simply to accentuate the quality
  • Long, serene lunches served by the sun drenched sea and miles from the worries and bustling crowds of the big cities
  • Over 30 varieties of pasta unique to Puglia served with wild vegetables from ancient recipes passed down for hundreds of years
  • Long stretches of one lane roads through the countryside without seeing a car
  • Knowledge that you may actually walk, ride, or drive through an area where no one other than a local has set foot in years
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