5 ideas for guided tours in Puglia

• The Gargano Natural Park

  The Gargano National Park is located in the area with the same name in the north of Puglia. It is the largest natural park in Italy. It forms a peninsula that juts out into the Adriatic Sea. You will be enchanted by the multitude of different landscapes that the park offers.

  A small mountainous massif, thick pine and olive forests, the foresta Umbra, a coast with dizzying white cliffs, dozens of caves, well hidden beaches, the archipelago of the Premiti Islands, charming hamlets such as the small port of Vieste or the hanging village of Monte Sant’Angelo, you will have a wide range of choices.

• Polignano a Mare

  Polignano in Mare is located very close to Barri. The town is perched on top of the limestone cliffs that flow into the blue waters of the Adriatic. Polignano à Mare is a treasure in the Itria Valley.

  You will find small streets that get lost like a labyrinth. Follow them to reach the three watchtowers that allow you to observe the fantastic panorama of the coastline. On either side of the beautiful white pebble beach of Cala Porto, you can see cliffs from which reckless divers jump.

• Alberobello and the trulli

  During your trip to Puglia, don’t miss the village of Alberobello. Its 1500 trulli, the small whitewashed stone houses with conical roofs, are worth a visit. Most of them now house shops, cafés, or restaurants.

  To better understand the history of these houses, hire a tourist guide in Puglia, who will enrich your visit with fascinating anecdotes. Also visit the Territory Museum, which features a complex of 15 trulli illustrating the way of life of the inhabitants of the time.

  To discover another side of Alberobello, head to the Aia Piccola district, the more authentic part of the town with inhabited trulli.
  If you love adventure and nature, also explore the hikes in Puglia, a great way to discover this stunning region.

• Castellana Caves

  After your visit to the Alberobello village, explore the castellana caves discovered in 1938. Over a length of three kilometers and at a depth of 70 meters, the caves follow the path of an ancient river. The stalactites and stalagmites form an exceptional natural work of art with varied colors.

  The journey takes 2 hours. It is very easy to negotiate even for children. The end of the visit will take you to the White Cave, a real jewel where the crystals are sparkling.

• Torre dell Orso

  The beautiful village of Torre dell Orso is located east of Puglia. It is located in the Salento Peninsula, between Lecce and Otranto. Stroll in the turquoise water along the sandy beach. At the very end you can observe the Faraglioni, two identical rocks that appear on many postcards.

  The environment of Torre dell Orso is sumptuous with a preserved nature and a fascinating historical heritage.