Puglia is a region full of magical villages, an ideal destination where you can decide to spend a romantic weekend. There are many destinations that you can recommend and considering that each place is different, peculiarities and curiosity will guide you in the choice that best suits your taste.
Each village is rich in historical, artistic and cultural heritage all to be discovered. Let’s start with the first one.
Polignano a Mare in the province of Bari, stands out on the rock with its white-colored buildings that contrast with the blue sea below. Any season is ideal for visiting this town, but obviously in summer you can fully enjoy the fantastic seascape.
One of its most beloved spots is Lama Monachile, the well-known beach set between two rock walls. But Polignano’s charm continues with its more than 70 sea caves, which are emblems of a rich marine heritage. The historic center is a place full of charm, both in terms of its conformation and the poems written everywhere, without forgetting that Polignano is also known for being the birthplace of Domenico Modugno.
Vieste placed on the Gargano, in the province of Foggia, is a village projected onto the sea. Besides being famous for its more than 20 beaches, it boasts a historic center rich in history and culture. Its streets and squares overflow with stores and boutiques where you can be enchanted by local crafts and its splendid views. Noteworthy are the boat tours among the 20 sea caves, which offer unmissable scenery that literally takes your breath away. Wind and sea are responsible for the erosion of the white limestone rock from which the caves originated. The reflections of water on the rock walls create amazing effects.
Otranto is a surprising village rich in history, in the province of Lecce. Its history is immediately reflected by its conformation, since it is a fortified city and by its historic center, enclosed within the walls, which can be accessed through the Alfonsina Gate.
Also from the historical point of view, the Aragonese Castle built at the behest of Fernando I D’Aragona between 1485 and 1498 and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata should be noted.
The streets of Otranto are also overflowing with artistic treasures, but the beauty of this town also comes from the sea and the splendid natural scenery that can be admired, with unique bays, inlets and caves.
Puglia’s most beautiful villages, however, are not only those located near the sea. The inland villages make a case for incredible scenic and architectural beauty, which, in terms of romance, are no match for places on the coast.
Alberobello is an extraordinary example of a hilltop village, located in the province of Bari, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The place owes its fame to its Trulli, conical dry-stone buildings traditionally white in color with dark roofs. Alberobello boasts more than 1,500 of them (divided between the Monti and Aja Piccola districts), and the oldest date back to the 14th century. Trulli are distinguished from each other by the symbols depicted on their roofs, each with its own meaning. The uniqueness of this place is evident by walking through its streets and being overwhelmed by its history.
Corigliano d’Otranto located in the province of Lecce, is a village that has its roots in ancient Greece, so much so that even today people speak “griko,” an ancient idiom of Greek origin. The historic center of this place is rich in architectural and archaeological treasures, such as the famous Castello de’ Monti, a dwelling of medieval layout, and the Mother Church of San Nicola. A notable monument is also the Arco dei Lucchetti dating back to 1497 to symbolize, through its reliefs, the love story between a man and his bride.
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