Travel guide · Italy
Puglia: what to see and when to go
Puglia is the heel of Italy's boot: whitewashed towns, olive groves, trulli houses with conical roofs and two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian. It is less touristy than much of the south, with long beaches, Baroque Lecce and simple, excellent food.
What to see and do in Puglia
Alberobello and the Valle d'Itria
The trulli (UNESCO) and white towns such as Locorotondo and Ostuni.
Polignano a Mare
A town on the cliffs above the famous cove of Lama Monachile.
Lecce
The 'Florence of the south', with churches carved from soft golden stone.
Salento
The southern tip: the crystal water of Pescoluse and the cliffs around Otranto.
Matera
Just over the border in Basilicata, the cave city of the Sassi, one of the oldest in the world.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: May – Oct.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr, 45 min | ≈ €170 · See flights |
| New York | 10 hr | ≈ €530 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 14 hr | ≈ €630 · See flights |
| Dubai | 5 hr, 30 min | ≈ €330 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Sydney | 21 hr | ≈ €790 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €400 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Italy
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- food · sea · calm
- How long to stay
- 5–7 days
- Where to stay
- A masseria in the Valle d'Itria to explore by car; Lecce for the Salento; Monopoli or Polignano for the coast.Find a place to stay in Puglia
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Puglia and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: May – Oct. Average highs range from 14° in January to 34° in July.
How many days do you need in Puglia?
5 to 7 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Puglia cost?
Accommodation runs at around €70 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €400 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr, 45 min.
Where should you stay in Puglia?
A masseria in the Valle d'Itria to explore by car; Lecce for the Salento; Monopoli or Polignano for the coast.
