Puglia
Puglia is not Tuscany, and that's exactly the point. White hilltop villages like Ostuni, baroque cities like Lecce, and Matera carved into the rock for two thousand years. But the real reason to go are the masserie — ancient farmhouses turned into hotels that offer a kind of stillness few places in Europe can still provide.
10-Day Road Trip in Puglia: My Daily Itinerary
Ten days exploring Puglia: from the white city of Ostuni through Lecce and Otranto to Castro and Alberobello, with a rental car and unique hotels and masserias along the way. This is the route I personally took, complete with restaurants, activities, and my honest opinion at each stop.
Staying in a Masseria in Puglia: 6 Places I Visited Myself
Staying in a masseria in Puglia is, for me, one of the best ways to experience the region. A masseria is a traditional farmhouse or estate in Southern Italy, often with its own land, olive groves, or vineyards. Many masserias have now been transformed into small-scale hotels. During my travels in Puglia, I visited several masserias around Ostuni and Otranto. Here are six places where I'd personally choose to stay, catering to different budgets and types of trips.
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10-Day Road Trip in Puglia: My Daily Itinerary
Ten days exploring Puglia: from the white city of Ostuni through Lecce and Otranto to Castro and Alberobello, with a rental car and unique hotels and masserias along the way. This is the route I personally took, complete with restaurants, activities, and my honest opinion at each stop.
Staying in a Masseria in Puglia: 6 Places I Visited Myself
Staying in a masseria in Puglia is, for me, one of the best ways to experience the region. A masseria is a traditional farmhouse or estate in Southern Italy, often with its own land, olive groves, or vineyards. Many masserias have now been transformed into small-scale hotels. During my travels in Puglia, I visited several masserias around Ostuni and Otranto. Here are six places where I'd personally choose to stay, catering to different budgets and types of trips.