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Matera vs Lecce

by stevesayskanpai 26 April 2012

Hi all, We have four nights to split between Lecce and Matera - although the first night is literally just a night as we will arrive…
RE: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

by stevesayskanpai 11 April 2012

Ok that was probably a silly question. We are getting closer to deciding where to go! 1. Lecce 2. Gallipoli 3. Gallipoli 4. Otranto 5…
RE: A week in Puglia

by Helloapulia 11 April 2012

Oh, if you are in lecce, might as well check out Otranto!!! another must-see!
Re: A week in Puglia

by antani 28 March 2012

Hi! I wouldn't try to visit the entire Puglia in 1 week, it would be very stressful. You should choose if you want to visit the north…
Puglia: Reservations needed in May?

by johnhenrome 24 March 2012

I'm flying into Rome May 4 and heading to Puglia. My Italian friends haven't been there and don't know if I need hotel reservations for…
RE: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

by sophotec 18 March 2012

Agree that you should skip Monopoli, choose Alberobello or Ostuni. I would skip the coastline until Otranto and check beween Otranto…
RE: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

by neckervd 13 March 2012

What do you want to do at Monopoli? I would rather visit the Castellana caves, Alberobello, Cisternino and Lecce (all along the same railway…
RE: Best places to visit in Puglia

by sophotec 07 March 2012

The sea between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca is considered among the best in italy, if not the absolute best. Anyway here you can…
RE: three days in late February:

by VinnyD 23 December 2011

I like Barcelona. I changed trains in Bari and Brindisi en route to Otranto, which I liked. But I was only there for a day.
RE: Puglia - Salento Are: Where to base ourselves?

by CRISSY 05 September 2011

Salento at the end of September is really a good choice! I went in August and obviously it was packed with tourists but how wonderful!…
RE: Sardinia or Sicily?

by shaobell 16 June 2011

first of all, sardinia isn't only costa smeralda, but if you want to go there you can find a "cheap" accomodation near Olbia and then…
RE: 4-5 days in Puglia

by suburbian 08 June 2011

You can also fly to Brindisi if you prefer to stay in south of Puglia. I (family with pregnant mom and a 2 yrs old boy) will go 10 days…
RE: train travel

by neckervd 02 June 2011

"round South France and Italy": from Hendaye to Otranto? or what?
Re: Puglia

by luccapaperone 28 April 2011

We did exactly that this past October. We had been staying at an agriturismo near Valfabbrica in Umbria (near Assisi) and drove over…
RE: Off the beaten track-Italy

by artemis2 21 March 2011

I've absolutely enjoyed travelling in Puglia in Septemeber. I found there were some very interesting and/or beautiful places to visit…
RE: Transportation - Milan to La Spezia and back

by sushi75 08 November 2010

+So, um, what's the difference, sushi, between a "must-see" and a "should not be missed"?+ None. There exists no such a thing as a must-…
RE: Italy for a year - where to stay?

by jjita 30 August 2010

hi again I think tony_b is right, vineyards owners need labour mostly during September, when the "vendemmia" takes place. The grapes…
RE: Promontorio del Gargano : yes or no and why?

by artemis2 26 July 2010

Pidalono, i've travelled through Puglia during 2 weeks, starting and ending in Bari (where i didn't stay). I've visited the Trulli region,…
RE: Promontorio del Gargano : yes or no and why?

by pidalono 25 July 2010

Yes - we will be with 3 year old twins... They love the beach. After Rome and Tuscany, it will be good to stop for a few days befire finishi…
RE: Promontorio del Gargano : yes or no and why?

by sophotec 23 July 2010

The gargano area is considered one of the beast deals... it is not a nature wonder (at least IMHO) but it offers great places at a good…
RE: Looking for a beautiful beach

by artemis2 22 July 2010

I've travelled in Puglia during September and have spent 4 days in Gargano (1 night in Vieste and 3 nights in Peschici). I've found it…
RE: Looking for a beautiful beach

by pidalono 21 July 2010

Ok, I was checking Gallipoli and Lecce/Otranto (which have amazing Coast Lines) and I found this on a blog: "Adriatic Coastline: The coastl…
RE: Lecce, Italy: Much of a Muchness (A First Impression)

by sushi75 15 July 2010

I'm not going to repeat what I PM'ed you but you really should not spend so much time online :) +I didn't want my "first impression"…
RE: Looking for a beautiful beach

by pidalono 12 July 2010

Thank you for the input. ansh_jain: Yes, I will definitely be going to Positano and driving along the Amalfi Coast. I heard there was…
RE: One Week in Puglia

by castoras 11 July 2010

I lived for 6 months in Lecce in 2007 and I've seen a bit of Puglia. the zone is magnificent. Don't miss Lecce - the Dome, Charle's Castle,…