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Apulia
The unique attractions of Apulia, tucked away in the heel of Italy...
Apulia
Tremiti islands, Apulia
Alberobello, Trulli, Apulia
Cataldo Church, Lecce, Apulia
Apulia...
Also known as Puglia, the Apulian peninsula in the southern `heel' of Italy has an unspoilt and fascinating character of its own. The sea is never more than 30 miles away and the beautiful coastline promises alluring beaches, craggy coves and traditional fishing villages, alive with the local way of life. The countryside is a patchwork of silver olive groves, neat vineyards and golden plains of wheat, with Apulia renowned for an abundance of prized Italian produce, including olive oil, pasta, fresh vegetables and seafood. Apulia is also scattered with medieval hill towns and fine examples of Byzantine, Roman, Moorish and Norman architecture, providing atmospheric reminders of foreign invaders through the ages. Another picturesque feature are the clusters of small, whitewashed `trulli' with distinctive beehive roofs.
· Enjoy beautiful beaches and harbourfront seafood restaurants in the resort town of Porto Caesaro on the captivating Salento coast.
· Discover the Apulian trulli
across the region and around 400 in the village of Alberobello alone. (To stay in a traditional trulli see properties IP007-9)
Apulia
· Take a tour of Il Frantolio
D'Amico to see the region's prestigious olive oils being pressed and to taste the wonderful varieties.
· Find the tomb of Saint Nicholas
in Bari with a colourful procession in May and visit Archangel Michael's cave shrine at Mont Sant'Angelo, with special celebrations in May and September.
· Enjoy delicious dishes from `la tavola
Pugliese' including the `small ear' shaped orecciette pasta, smoked faggotini cheese and some of Italy's finest seafood.
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Highlights at a glance...
· Don't miss a visit to the stunning Italian
city of Lecce to see impressive Roman ruins, ancient churches and the intricately ornate barocco leccese facades of the sandstone architecture.
· Try the deep-hued red wines and the
sweet liqueurs of the Salice Salentino vineyards, north of Lecce or the lighter, fruity and yellowy wines of Locorotondo.
We can arrange flights from many local airports throughout the UK, see page 456 for details. Car Hire available from only £21 per car, per day, see page 456 for details.
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