Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

Planning a trip to Puglia can be overwhelming, since a lot of people don't realize just how big this beautiful Italian region is. Getting from the very northern tip of the region to the very south can take up to 4 hours! You probably don't want to spend the whole trip driving around, so you also need to travel to Puglia with the realisation that you won't probably get to see all of it. I would suggest picking 2 different bases (for a 7-10 day trip), renting a car or hiring a car and driver and explore the towns/areas around your accommodation. I've divided this guide into three areas (North, Central, South). Here are some of my favorite places to stay in Puglia, some I've stayed in, others have been highly recommended by people who work with me and I trust. It's a mix of small hotels and 'Masserie', the typical farmhouse stays of the region. Enjoy!

A flexible one-week guide for a road trip around Puglia, down the Adriatic Coast. (It also can easily be applied to a train trip, hopping from city to city with local transport!) This guide assumes you land on "day 0" and fly out on day 8, accounting for 7 full days in Puglia. It includes locations in: - Bari -Monopoli -Ostuni -Lecce -Gallipoli You might also consider extending your stay and exploring nearby Matera for a day or two! Recommendations include: 🛎️10 accommodation options for different budgets 😍 20 activities & sites to see (beaches, churches, and wine tastings !) & many, many recommendations for food and wine! Since I prefer not to waste time changing hotels, I have mapped it out for three main stays: one near Bari, one near Ostuni, and one in Lecce. Enjoy your trip to Puglia & contact me at evelyn@collineallemontagne.com if you’d like a more personalised trip! ‼️ For the months of November & December, 100% of profits from all guides and 50% of profits from services will be donated to Doctors without Borders. ‼️