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Hidden Secrets of Puglia, Italy
January 31, 2012
Despite being one of Italy's best kept secrets, Puglia is widely tipped as the country's hot new destination. A trip to this wonderful region rewards visitors with delicious food and wines, charming towns, beautiful beaches and impressive landscapes, all teamed with a warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
With so much to see and do in this ideal holiday spot, Think Puglia, specialists in villas in Puglia and experts on the region, has put together a selection of the region's off-the-beaten-track highlights, as well as some unique insider tips.
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A delightful hidden gem is beautiful Ceglia Messapica, an ancient centre surrounded by four giant fortification walls – each 5km long – which served as a great defence from the Greeks in the 3rd century BC. The town is dominated by its impressive 14th century castle and the surrounding Itria Valley, home to Puglia's unmistakable trulli (unique, white conical houses) and masserie (giant manor houses).
For a beautiful coastal drive, head to the long stretch of stunning coastal road between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca, which should be top of the list for anyone hiring a car in the region. A favourite with locals and tourists alike, the scenery along this route is some of the most beautiful in the region. The road hugs the incredible white stone cliffs of the southern Italian coastline, offering unrestricted views of the turquoise Adriatic Sea. The drive passes picturesque coastal towns, white sand beaches and affords visitors access to tucked-away sea caves.
Puglia's unmistakable trulli, white conical houses
The beautiful village of Maglie lies in the heart of the Salento area and has a typical south Italian style. Shopaholics will love wandering through the many chic boutiques selling famous Italian brands. There is a charming piazza, as well as some speciality food shops such as the well-known Pastificio Benedetto Cavalieri for pasta, on Via Garibaldi 64 and Maglio, on Via Giuseppe Mazzini 48 for chocolate and ice cream!
Think Puglia specializes in the most desirable villas in the Puglia area on the Salento peninsula. All of the company's hand-picked gems come with the option of having cooks and cleaners, and guests can pick from fabulous beachfront villas, luxury masserie and rustic-chic trulli in the hills. See
www.thinkpuglia.com
for more information.
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