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Welcome to Apuloa, also known as Puglia - this really is Italy! The 'Heel of Italy' it may be, but 'down at the heel' it certainly is not!


This is a region which until comparatively recently was undiscovered by non Italians but then came Ryanair, followed by other low cost airlines who between them fly into Bari, Brindisi, both in the region and then Naples only 3 or 4 hours drive away by autostrada. Okay, so the days of the one pence flight have gone but even this year a family of four can get return fights for under £200. How long that will last nobody knows.


So you've flown into Bari or Brindisi, if you are heading for the south, for example, Otranto its an hour or so down the motorway but don't miss the Fairytale Land of the Trulli. Situated between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea is a countryside so unique it's worth spending some time there.


Your hire car can be booked in advance, so on arrival at the airport away you go. Out into the land of Fiats, Alfa Romeos and Italian drivers!! They make a formidable mix but they are less forceful in the south than say in Rome or Milan or even worse, because they make them up there, Turin! I am told FIAT stands for Fix It Again Tony, but Italians don't understand that. The one thing they do understand is that they don't want to hit your car and you don't want to hit theirs, so they will give way... eventually!


The towns of Ostuni, Locorontondo, and Martina Franca are all less than an hour from either airport. Beautiful Baroque towns with that slow Italian pace of life where even "Domani" seems a little to fast. The first on that list, Ostuni, or the white city as it is known is a must to visit on a Saturday when the town is monopolised by a wonderful open-air market. The freshest of fruit and veg. can be had from traders who can pick out a Brit at fifty paces but they will make you welcome and offer samples to your hearts content. The towns all have wonderful architecture and beautiful churches. Martina Franca makes the ideal centre for touring the region and it is also on the Valle d'Itria which is claimed to be the prettiest of Puglia's landscapes. Dotted, indeed sprinkled, with Trulli. Ancient dry stone houses topped with conical roofs. Alberobello is the capital of "Trulliland" with over 1500 trulli forming the whole of the old town. Many myths surround their origin but I will leave you to discover them for yourselves.


September brings a fabulous festival to this town which is lit from head to toe with lights, music and pageantry. Martina Franca is said to be the town of festivals and a tour of their website is well worth doing if planning a trip.


Food and drinks are the wealth of the area, with countless restaurants offering local wine and food. If eating at night, don't venture out until after 8pm as this is when the Italians emerge for the evening. Lunchtime eating can be difficult if you only want a light meal as everything (except restaurants) stops from about 1.00 until around 4.00 and that includes garages and banks!


To really sample the history you can rent an ancient Trulli, many of which have been restored and brought into the 21st century. Although the coastline is only 40 or 50kms away the tranquillity of a trulli with its own pool is an experience to be savoured until, of course your next visit.


If you're looking to stay in the area, there's plenty of other places you could try. There's some great short term rental villas in Alberobrello, for example, or even a self catering apartment in Brindisi.

Featured Vacation Rentals

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104 Rentals found
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 4-5
Luxury bijou villa with pool & terraces.
Trullo Bellissimo, a bijou experience, is ready to welcome you to its unique blend of luxury and ethnic charm.
£1,200
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 4-6
"Colombo" Country Estate - Villa Nadia
Villa in Apulia (Italy) with swimming pool and lovely garden. 6 km from Torre Guaceto sandy beach. Late deals
400
Week
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Sleeps: 6-9
Unique - Trulli Villa - 5 star
Extremely stylish and spaciously 12 cone 200 Year old trullo oasis of tranquility 4acres olive grovesvineyard
£900
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 4-6
Corte Pizziniaco
The B & B "Pizziniaco Court" is a recently renovated old building located in a quiet courtyard.
350
Week
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Sleeps: 6-8
VILLA BASSO, Gargano
Welcoming apartments in historical villa, wide terrace overlooking the sea, noiseless setting in the countryside.
500
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 3-4
Apartment in Monteroni di Lecce, Puglia,
Beautiful new apartment 5 Mins from Lecce.15 Mins From the Beautiful Beaches of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas.Sleeps 3/4.
£350
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 5-5
Medico
House / Villa, 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, Closet, Separate kitchen, 2 shower rooms, Terrace, Veranda.5 persons
250
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 5-5
Beautiful Trulli Houses - Swimming Pool
Freestanding Trulli holiday houses in beautiful park of 25'000 sqm. For 4-5 and 6-8 people. Access to pool.
450
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 4-6
TRANI - Il Frutteto
Location: Trani, Apulia, Italy, Europe (Barletta 13 km, Bari Airport 30 km, Bisceglie e Corato 7 km,) ..
600
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 4-6
Graceful apartment with garden and BBQ
Inexpensive apartment in cottage with common garden, situated in residential zone outskirts Brindisi
400
Week
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 2-2
via Lopez, Otranto
Cosy semidetached recently restructured house in quiet, leafy cul-de-sac in the heart of historic Otranto
350
Week
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 6-8
Villa Peebles
3 Bedroom Villa with pool set in it's own olive grove
£1,000
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 19-30
Apartments Rental Peschici Apulia Italy
I rent apartments in residence, with 2/4/6 places bed.
170
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 3-5
Villino nell'oliveto Ostuni
Beautiful small holiday villa in the country, with many trees and woods
200
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 4-6
Luxury trullo with pool
A newly renovated luxury trullo set in the Itria Valley.
£550
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 4-4
Holiday Cottage "Trullo Horti Japygi"
Charming Trullo Cottage in Secluded Olive Grove
550
Week
Beds: 6
Baths: 4
Sleeps: 12-12
Five star Exclusive Villa
Villa Manco,luxury villa finished to a high standard. 2 pools (indoor, outdoor). 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
4,000
Week
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 8-8
Masseria del Papavero
Masseria Papavero has been designed to combine local architecture with a feeling of a Moroccan Riad.
£2,990
Week
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 3-5
Easystay
Salento - Refined apartment in the historical centre of Nardò, only 5 kms from the Ionian Sea - 5 sleeps
300
Week
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Sleeps: 8-10
Apartement Rental
Confortable and modern furnished apartement in the heart of Salento, in the most beautiful Baroque Town
750
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 2-2
RESIDENZA DEL SOLE-APULIA RENTAL SEA
Tired of the SAME stressed holiday with the car?Tired of having to organize a trip with kids and friends?
280
Week
Beds: 7
Baths: 1
Sleeps: 7-14
Luxury Villa & Trullo
Large attractive luxury villa situated in the Ostuni countryside.
£2,650
Week
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 4-7
sweet place B&B
...in the heart of Lecce's historic centre within a stone's throw of the striking Santa Croce baroque basilica
300
Week
Beds: 6
Baths: 6
Sleeps: 2-4
Bed and breakfast Lecce Villa Giuliana
bed and breakfast in Lecce, elegant en-suite rooms, lush garden, free parking facilities at 5 minutes drive from Lecce
40
Day
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sleeps: 4-6
Casa Machiavelli..... Ostuni
A traditional stone built house, Situated just off the main road that leads directly down to the historical centre. .
£210
Week


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