5 experiences to do in Puglia in 2023: relax, have fun and enjoy the slow life

Imagine being under the Mediterranean sun, laying on a sunbed with a refreshing cocktail in your hand while the pool sparkles next to you and a gentle breeze coming from the country caresses your face. 

Looks great, right? You can live it. You can make your dream come true. And we will show you how.

If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, based on sunbathing, relaxation, and wonder, Puglia is the perfect destination for your dreamy trip. Now sit back, wind down and let us present you 5 of the most unforgettable experiences you will live in Puglia during your next stay.

Fall in love with natural beauty

Puglia will leave you speechless. Its natural heritage is so wide and stunning that you will feel like travelling all around the World within a very short distance. 

If you travel during the summertime and seek the best sea views, do not miss a splash in the Poetry Cave, in Lecce. It is a karstic cave without a roof, and a dive in this natural pool is mandatory. 

Also, if you have time, take a boat ride to the Tremiti Islands. The small archipelago is still almost unspoiled to the tourist masses, and on your ride, it can happen to say “Hi!” to the dolphins as well. 

Finally, the Maldives. No jokes: in Pesculose, in the Salento area, you will be in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia. White sand and crystal-clear water are all you need for your personal tropical paradise in Italy. You can find more about the most beautiful sea spot in Puglia here.

But Puglia is not only sea. In the Northern area, you will find a panorama made of karstic hills and canyons: you are in the Murge area, among the deep “gravine”. Here you can go climbing, wandering around the small towns or decide to admire the panorama from above, with a hot-air balloon ride. 

Take a stroll in the old towns

Both on the Murge hills and the coast, Puglia is full of small, precious little towns that are known worldwide. 

Not to miss are Polignano a Mare, with its white houses on the cliff, Gallipoli and its famous fish market, and Monopoli and its picturesque city centre.

It is impossible not to mention also Alberobello and Locorotondo, among the hills. In these little borgos, you will find the famous “trulli”, the traditional houses of the Apulian shepherds, in which today you can also sleep.

Take a stroll among the narrow streets and plunge into their postcard landscapes for a dip into the Apulian heart.

Experience the food&wine tradition

The gastronomical tradition is strong in Puglia. And it is one of the most appreciated all over Italy. 

During your trip, you will have the chance to taste all the food you can imagine: seafood, fresh Buffalo Mozzarella cheese and other typical food in one of the many farmhouses in the countryside, also known as Masserie. Generally, in the Masserie you can also get to know and taste local olive oil and local wines. Do not miss the opportunity for a relaxing tasting of the best Apulian wines at sunset!

Otherwise, if you want to plunge into the city centres, experience a Street Food tour and discover the most delicious fried food you ever imagined. Try the Focaccia in Bari and some fresh artisanal ice cream. You will never get enough!

Get lost in the Wonder

The main cities of Puglia are worldwide renowned for their cultural heritage.

For example, it is impossible not to mention Lecce. In the southern part of the region, Lecce is the Barocco city of Puglia. All around you can find baroque masterpieces such as the Basilica di Santa Croce, which surprises you right around the corner in your stroll. 

Ostuni will surprise you as well. It is also known as the White City because of the whitewashed buildings that sparkle under the Mediterranean sun and gift stunning landscapes at sunset.

Plunge in the local tradition

A trip to Puglia is not completed without local experiences.

Join the old grannies in the streets in Bari for an Orecchiette Cooking Class, and discover the traditional handcrafted majolica art in the area of Taranto.

If you visit in summer, dance under the Taranta spell during the Notte della Taranta, the biggest dance festival in Italy.

Puglia will conquer your heart at first sight. Once in a lifetime, book your holiday trip to this wonderful corner of Italy!

Make it even more perfect with the perfect accommodation. In Puglia, we have a wide range of solutions that can suit all your needs. Strategically located, they will welcome you and your family or friends for your utmost experience in Puglia. Check them out here!