Marina Serra

From the Valle d’Itria countryside to the Salento’s stunning coastline, Puglia is an idyllic summer destination perfect for a relaxed road trip. This itinerary is for the design minded + culturally curious traveler looking for planning guidance and hard-to-find recommendations that get to the heart of Puglia. Even those who have traveled here before will find hidden gems and detailed insights for the next time. Unlock for access to: 🚗 A flexible day by day itinerary for 9 days in Puglia with logistics/transportation details. Easily rearrange, shorten, or extend with extra options to choose from. 🛌 Places to stay (boutique hotels + rustic farm stays) 🍝 Places to eat, with a list of local specialties to try 🏖 Things to do (towns, beaches, wine tastings, artisan shops, tours/classes) Each recommendation includes a description with detailed insights. Check the guide below or use the interactive map to look through the options. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. You will receive future updates without paying more later!

Lu sule, lu mare and lu ientu: how many times have you heard these three words associated with the wonderful Salento? Well I will tell you that the sun, the sea and the wind are three things that strongly characterize this land, but there is much more. Between crystal clear sea, good food, baroque cities and thousand-year-old villages, it has always been a magical land! Salento, the region that forms the heel of the Italian boot, is bathed by the Ionian Sea to the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east and also boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. If you are planning your holidays in Salento and are looking for advice on how to best organize your trip, you are in the right place! In this guide you will find lots of advice: 🗓️Best Time to visit 🚊Transportations 🏨 Where to stay 🏛️What to visit ☕️cafés 🍽️restaurants 🍹cocktail bar and beach clubs 🎒excursions and activities ✨unusual places 📌10 day itinerary The main stages of the itinerary are: -Lecce -Torre dell'Orso -Otranto -Santa Cesarea Terme -Castro -Santa Maria di Leuca -Marina di Pescoluse -Gallipoli -Porto Cesareo During the journey from one stop to another there will be many other unmissable places and breathtaking beaches!

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