{"id":57644,"date":"2024-08-23T14:35:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/?p=57644"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:35:51","slug":"best-secret-places-to-visit-in-puglia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/en\/best-secret-places-to-visit-in-puglia\/","title":{"rendered":"Puglia best places to visit: my favorite secret spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\\&#8217;ve been going to Puglia every summer with my family for several years now, and I\\&#8217;m still as happy as ever! This region is full of wonderful places and secret addresses. You often ask me what to do in Puglia. To help you organise your trip to Italy, I\\&#8217;m sharing a guide with ideas for things to do in Puglia. You don\\&#8217;t have to wonder any more, I\\&#8217;m sharing with you the best places to visit in Puglia: what you absolutely must see in this superb region of Italy!<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: ITINERARY FOR A ROADTRIP IN PUGLIA<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_1866.jpeg\" alt=\"Que faire dans les pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>Puglia best places to visit: trulli<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_1852.jpeg\" alt=\"Que faire dans les pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>what to do in Puglia: secret activities<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><h2>What to do in Puglia: visiting Lecce<\/h2> <br>Also known as the Florence of the South, Lecce is clearly one of my favourite towns in Puglia! I love walking around here and enjoying the very special atmosphere. I\\&#8217;d advise you to go early in the morning, before the tourists arrive, to make the most of it. You can discover Dumo and its crypts or the Roman amphitheatre. In fact, I\\&#8217;ve already written an article to share with you my favourite places to eat in Lecce! In it, I share my food favourites and also a few shopping tips!<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_1261.jpeg\" alt=\"visiter les Pouilles Lecce : amphith\u00e9\u00e2tre\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>Puglia best places to visit: Lecce<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0464.jpeg\" alt=\"visiter les Pouilles Lecce restaurant\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>visit Lecce: favorite restaurant<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: ONE DAY IN LECCE<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br>    <!-- \/22679398943\/MILKYWAYSBLUEYES\/article -->\n    <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1643885688888-incontent-pub-0\" align=\"center\" class=\"gadm\">\n        <script>\n            googletag.cmd.push(function() {\n                googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1643885688888-incontent-pub-0');\n            });\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n        jQuery(function($) {\n            mfmAddGoogleAd('div-gpt-ad-1643885688888-incontent-pub-0', '\/22679398943\/MILKYWAYSBLUEYES\/article', [\n                [300, 100],\n                [300, 250],\n                [728, 90]\n            ], {});\n        });\n    <\/script>\n<br>hide<br><br><h2>Puglia best places to visit: the most beautiful secret beaches<\/h2> <br>Holidays are also about relaxing and soaking up the sun on the beach. And I can assure you that Puglia is the perfect place to enjoy the sea while discovering magnificent landscapes. If you\\&#8217;re wondering what to do in Puglia, I\\&#8217;d advise you to set aside at least one day to tour the hidden coves. I can assure you that you won\\&#8217;t regret it! Rocks, turquoise water and sun: discover the most beautiful beaches in Puglia. I tell you more about this beaches in this article.<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_1229-2.jpg\" alt=\"les plus belles plages des Pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>most beautiful beaches in Puglia<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_1256-2.jpg\" alt=\"pouilles plage\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>natural beaches in Puglia<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN PUGLIA<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br><h2>Things to do in Puglia: eat a local meal in a masseria<\/h2> <br>I\\&#8217;m not going to tell you that the food in Italy is simply divine. So here\\&#8217;s a tip: head for a masseria to discover the local specialities. Puglia is full of typical little restaurants just waiting to be discovered. To help you create your Puglia travel guide, I\\&#8217;ve put together a list of the restaurants I\\&#8217;ve already tried in southern Italy. You can find them listed according to the towns I\\&#8217;ve already visited.<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Restaurant-Pouilles-5-1-675x900-1.jpg\" alt=\"Le Stanzie - Restaurant Pouilles - Supersano\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>Puglia best places to visit: masseria Le Stanzie<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Restaurant-Pouilles-4-1-675x900-1.jpg\" alt=\"restaurant dans les Pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>eat local meal in Puglia: masseria Le Stanzie<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: THE BEST RESTAURANTS OF PUGLIA<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br><h2>Best activities to do in Puglia: the flea markets<\/h2> <br>There are many antique markets, garage sales and second-hand goods markets in Puglia. During the summer, they take place almost every weekend! You\\&#8217;ll find lots of things and the prices are super attractive. And if you\\&#8217;re travelling with a lorry (lol), there\\&#8217;s some great furniture to bring back! Even if you don\\&#8217;t buy anything, it\\&#8217;s still a great way to spend a day and a fun activity to do with the whole family in Puglia.Don\\&#8217;t hesitate to check out this article in which I give you the locations and dates of all the flea markets that take place in Puglia during the summer.<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BROCANTE-OSTUNI-PUGLIA-JUILLET-2024.jpg\" alt=\"brocante dans les Pouilles village d'Ostuni\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>best things to do in Puglia: flea markets<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PUGLIA-2024-BROCANTE-OSTUNI.jpg\" alt=\"brocante et march\u00e9 d'antiquit\u00e9 \u00e0 Ostuni dans les Pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>flea markets in Puglia<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: WHERE TO GO TO FLEA MARKETS IN PUGLIA<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br><h2>Visit Puglia: the italian ceramist artisans<\/h2> <br>Puglia is full of small ceramic artisans who make absolutely incredible pieces! I never leave the region without stopping by one of them. This year for example, I brought home a super cute little mug that I use every day at the office. And a little advice, if you are a fan of beautiful tableware like me, stop by Nicolas Fasano in Grottaglie! Her pieces are truly magnificent!<br>hide<br><br> <br> <br> <br>\u00a0 <br> <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br> <br> <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br> <br>Voir cette publication sur Instagram <br> <br>\u00a0 <br> <br> <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br> <br> <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br> <br> <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br> <br> <br> <br>\u00a0 <br>\u00a0 <br> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CgXKooeLoQl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par CLAIRE MARNETTE ALLEGRETTI (@milkywaysblueyes)<\/a> <br> <br> <br><br>hide<br><br><h2>What to do in Puglia: rent a boat<\/h2> <br>Have you booked a trip to Puglia and are wondering what to do? Hire a boat to sail around southern Italy! We had the chance to do this with some friends and we loved it! We had a truly magical day. Between sunbathing, discovering the landscape and having lunch on the open sea, we made memories we\\&#8217;ll never forget! If you\\&#8217;re interested, I\\&#8217;ll tell you more about this activity in this article.<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/location-bateau-sans-permis-pouilles.jpg\" alt=\"Location bateau Pouilles : bateaux sans permis \u00e0 Castro\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>what to do in Puglia: rent a boat<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/location-bateau-pouilles-castro.jpg\" alt=\"Location bateau Pouilles : bateaux sans permis \u00e0 Castro\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>rent a boat in Castro, Puglia<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: WHERE TO RENT A BOAT IN PUGLIA<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br>    <!-- \/22679398943\/MILKYWAYSBLUEYES\/article -->\n    <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1643885688888-incontent-pub-0\" align=\"center\" class=\"gadm\">\n        <script>\n            googletag.cmd.push(function() {\n                googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1643885688888-incontent-pub-0');\n            });\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n        jQuery(function($) {\n            mfmAddGoogleAd('div-gpt-ad-1643885688888-incontent-pub-0', '\/22679398943\/MILKYWAYSBLUEYES\/article', [\n                [300, 100],\n                [300, 250],\n                [728, 90]\n            ], {});\n        });\n    <\/script>\n<br>hide<br><br><h2>Best activities to do in Puglia: a cooking class<\/h2> <br>If you\\&#8217;re looking for an unusual activity to do during your holiday in Puglia, I highly recommend this cookery course! Julia and Francesco organise cooking workshops and courses in their studio in Bari and at their home in Brindisi. As well as the super fun activity, the location is really incredible, surrounded by olive trees, fig trees and all sorts of fruit trees. They share with us their unconditional love for traditional cuisine.<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Restaurant-Pouilles-8-1-675x506-1.jpg\" alt=\"cours de cuisine dans les Pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>cooking class in Puglia<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Restaurant-Pouilles-7-1-675x900-1.jpg\" alt=\"restaurant pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>best activities to do in Puglia: cooking class<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><h2>Puglia best places to visit: sleep in a typical trulli<\/h2> <br>Trullis are the traditional houses of Puglia. Small cylindrical constructions topped by a cone, they are made of dry stone and are renowned for their perfect architecture! Some establishments even offer overnight stays. We had the chance to try this out and I loved it! In short, it\\&#8217;s a must on your \\&#8221;What to do in Puglia\\&#8221; list! Here\\&#8217;s a list of hotels that offer this kind of unusual experience: <br> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/trulli-e-puglia.en.html?aid=1837752&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trulli e Puglia Resort<\/a>\u00a0 <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/trulleria-tagliente-martina-franca.en.html?aid=1837752&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trulleria Tagliente<\/a>\u00a0 <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/trullimania.en.html?aid=1837752&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trullimania B&amp;B<\/a> <br><br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0273.jpg\" alt=\"dormir dans un trulli\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>a night in a trulli in Puglia<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_1866.jpeg\" alt=\"Que faire dans les pouilles\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>Puglia best places to visit: a night in a trulli<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><h2>Things to do in Puglia: wine tasting<\/h2> <br>As a wine lover, it was essential for me to recommend a wine tasting at one of the vineyards in southern Italy. Many offer experiences that combine gastronomy and wine tasting, making the moment unique. What could be better than tasting local produce while sipping a glass of wine and watching the sunset? Activities of this kind are organised just about everywhere, and particularly in the Itria Valley!<br>hide<br><br><h2>Unusual activity to do in Puglia: olive oil tasting<\/h2> <br>Are you wondering what to do in Puglia and looking for unusual activities? If you\\&#8217;re not a big fan of wine, you could try an olive oil tasting! This typical product of Italy and especially Puglia reveals flavours that you won\\&#8217;t be able to taste anywhere else. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/ostuni\/degustation-huile-masseria-bracanti\/?aid=12370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masseria Bracanti<\/a>\u00a0also offers this activity. The owners will tell you all about the secrets of their yellow gold! If you\\&#8217;re convinced, head to Ostuni to learn more about olive oil.<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/RESTAURANT-ROME-0851.jpg\" alt=\"Boire un verre \u00e0 Rome les bonnes adresses \u00e0 ne pas manquer\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>activity to do in Puglia: olive oil tasting<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/milkywaysblueyes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/RESTAURANT-ROME-0551.jpg\" alt=\"Boire un verre \u00e0 Rome les bonnes adresses \u00e0 ne pas manquer\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>full<br>Puglia best things to do: olive oil tasting<br>contain<br>center center<br>hide<br><br><h2>Best places to visit in Puglia: visit a mozzarella factory<\/h2> <br>This is the perfect activity for those with a sweet tooth! Who hasn\\&#8217;t dreamt of discovering how to make this cheese, so famous in Italy and all over the world? Well, you can take part in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/ostuni\/visite-fabrique-mozzarella-ostuni\/?aid=12370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this activity in Puglia<\/a>. On the programme: history and, of course, tasting the product! Are you ready to go?<br>hide<br><br>READ MORE: WHAT TO KNOW BEFOR VISITING PUGLIA<br>left<br>2<br>center<br>hide<br><br>I hope this article has helped you plan your trip to Puglia! One thing\\&#8217;s for sure, there\\&#8217;s plenty to do and see in the region, so you\\&#8217;ll never be bored! Personally, even though I\\&#8217;ve been going there every summer for several years, I always find new things to discover in this region that I love so much! Don\\&#8217;t hesitate to let me know in the comments what activities you\\&#8217;ve tried out in Puglia.<br>hide<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\\&#8217;ve been going to Puglia every summer with my family for several years now, and I\\&#8217;m still as happy as ever! 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