Puglia Road Trip Guide: Coastal Towns and Historic Gems
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15 places in Apulia featured in a instagram post by El Mapa de Mi Mundo | Travel content creator | Asesor de viajes, verified on Google Maps: Ostuni, Locorotondo, Alberobello, and 12 more.
Ostuni
Place
Climb to the highest point of the 'White City'. Whitewashed walls meet olive groves and the blue Adriatic.
Locorotondo
Place
See circular rooftops glow during golden hour. Taste chilled Bianco D'Alessano, the town's signature white wine.
Alberobello
Place
See original Trulli houses in Rione Aia Piccola. Arrive before 9 AM to photograph the Trulli zones before day-tripper buses arrive.
Lama Monachile
Landmark
4.7
Iconic cliff beach with impossible parking. Arrive via train from Bari to avoid parking issues.
Lecce
Place
Marvel at the Basilica di Santa Croce. Grab a pasticciotto from Pastry Shop Natale for breakfast.
Otranto
Place
Explore the Romanesque Cathedral. Walk the castle ramparts at sunset for views to Albania.
Polignano a Mare
Place
Walk across the Roman bridge. Watch cliff divers jump into the sea from a terrace restaurant.
Martina Franca
Place
Enter the Palazzo Ducale to admire Baroque frescoes. Try the famous Capocollo, a slow-cured meat unique to this valley.
Santa Cesarea Terme
Place
Descend the '100 steps' to a hidden emerald cove. Enjoy cliff jumping and snorkeling in Salento.
Gallipoli
Place
Cross the 16th-century bridge into the Old Town. Watch fishermen bring in the daily catch at the Greek Fountain.
Torre dell'Orso
Place
Hike the pine-forest path to the viewpoint. The shallow, crystalline water stays calm even on windy days.
Cisternino
Place
Wander into communal 'fornelli pronti' (ready ovens). Choose meat cuts directly from the butcher to be grilled for you.
Faraglioni di Sant'Andrea
Landmark
4.8
Swim through natural stone arches. Arrive early to beat the midday sun and local crowds.
Le Due Sorelle
Place
See the iconic 'Two Sisters' rock formations. Shallow, crystalline water stays calm even on windy days.
Palazzo Ducale
Historical landmark
4.5
Admire the Baroque frescoes inside Palazzo Ducale. A stunning display of art and architecture.