About
Dreamy whitewashed villages, trulli houses, and crystal-clear seas without the hefty price tag.
Why go
- Italy's best kept secret, an underrated place where Italians go for vacation
- Feels like the Amalfi Coast but without the crowds, chaos, or insane prices
- Underrated region in Italy, great summer coastal destination with beautiful little towns
Must try
- Trulli villages
- Handmade Mozzarella & Burrata
- Orecchiette pasta
- Octopus sandwich
- Focaccia Barese
Pro tips
- Rent a car to explore the region
- Fly into Bari or Brindisi
- Group towns by region to avoid backtracking
- Stay in one central base and day trip
- Book experiences 2 weeks ahead
Good to know
- Summer gets extremely crowded
- Parking is usually outside historic centres
- Restaurants open late, kitchens don't start until 7:30-8pm
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