Puglia Travel Guide: Discover Bari, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce, Polignano a Mare, Gargano & the Best of Southern Italy

From the whitewashed streets of Ostuni and the iconic trulli of Alberobello to the dramatic cliffs of Polignano a Mare , the baroque beauty of Lecce , and the stunning coastline of the Gargano Peninsula , Puglia is one of Italy's most captivating destinations.

Whether you're planning a short getaway, a food and wine adventure, or a complete road trip through Southern Italy, this guide brings together the region's most important attractions, cultural highlights, coastal towns, and practical travel advice in one easy-to-use volume.

Inside you'll discover:

• Bari and the Adriatic Coast , including Bari Vecchia, Trani, Barletta, Polignano a Mare, and Monopoli

• The Itria Valley , featuring Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Martina Franca, and Ostuni

• Salento's highlights , including Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca, and the spectacular coastal scenery of Southern Puglia

• The Gargano Peninsula , home to Vieste, Peschici, Monte Sant'Angelo, Foresta Umbra, and the Tremiti Islands

• Northern Puglia , including Castel del Monte, Andria, Lucera, and the Tavoliere Plain

• Taranto and the Ionian Coast , including Manduria and the heart of Primitivo wine country

• Accommodation recommendations , from authentic masserie and trulli stays to coastal resorts and city hotels

• Food and wine experiences , including local specialties, olive oil tastings, wine tours, markets, and cooking classes

• Suggested itineraries for four days, one week, and two weeks in Puglia

• Practical travel advice covering transportation, driving, parking, safety, weather, money, and local customs

• Festivals, architecture, history, and cultural traditions that bring the region to life

Designed for independent travelers, this guide focuses on the information you actually need: where to go, what to see, what to eat, where to stay, and how to make the most of your time.

Whether you're wandering medieval old towns, relaxing on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, exploring hilltop villages, or enjoying some of Italy's finest food and wine, this guide will help you experience the very best of Puglia and Southern Italy .