Puglia Travel Guide — Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to plan the perfect Puglia trip. From getting there and getting around to the best food, beaches, and hidden gems — this is your definitive guide to Italy's most exciting region.
Find your stay in Puglia
Getting There
Fly into Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport or Brindisi Salento Airport. Both have connections to major European cities. From Rome or Naples, take the high-speed train to Bari (4 hours). Renting a car is recommended for exploring the countryside.
What to See and Do
- Explore Bari Vecchia's winding streets
- Watch sunset from Polignano's cliffs
- Visit Alberobello's UNESCO trulli
- Tour Lecce's baroque churches
- Swim at Gallipoli's golden beaches
- Discover underground Castellana Caves
- Taste Altamura's famous DOP bread
- Cycle through the Valle d'Itria olive groves
Food & Wine
Puglia is a food lover's paradise. Try orecchiette con cime di rapa, burrata from Andria, taralli, focaccia barese, and the region's bold Primitivo and Negroamaro wines. Don't miss a traditional masseria dining experience.