Luxury Puglia Holidays

The heel of Italy

Holidays in Puglia showcase a captivating charm. In the south of Italy, it is one of the most beautiful and enchanting regions with lots to offer its visitors. With a pristine coastline stretching for miles, Puglia is home to some of the best sandy beaches that meet the Adriatic Sea. Wander down pretty cobbled streets in whitewashed villages and fall in love with the mesmerising towns. Famous for its olive oil production, there are olive trees as far as the eye can see in Puglia.

Luxury Holidays in Puglia

Holidays in Puglia are great for living la dolce vita. Sovereign Luxury Travel have over 50 years’ experience in tailor-making luxury holidays to wonderful destinations around the world. Our Personal Travel Planners are on hand every step of the way to ensure you make memories to last a lifetime. We deal with all the finer details, so you don’t have to!

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Destinations in Puglia

Otranto

For sunshine and seaside, head to the beautiful coastal town of Otranto in Puglia.

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Regional Natural Park Dune Costiere in Apulia, Italy. The park, from Torre Canne to Torre San Leonardo, covers the territories of Ostuni and Fasano along eight kilometres.

Torre Canne di Fasano

For a relaxing escape, Torre Canne di Fasano is a hidden gem on the coast of Puglia.

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Things to do in PugliaExplore LecceLecce is a gorgeous city, with baroque buildings and churches, plus houses made from cream-coloured local limestone. Make sure you check out the intricate façade of the Basilica di Santa Croce and the beautiful bell tower in the Piazza del Duomo.

Things to do in PugliaGo wine-tastingThey might not be as well-known as those from Tuscany or Piedmont, but Puglia produces some fantastic wines, with a number of growing regions now designated DOC areas. We can arrange visits to local vineyards or enotecas (wine shops) to sample of few local labels. Reds are most popular, though white, rosé and sparkling wines are also produced – names to look out for include Primitivo di Manduria and Salice Salentino.

Things to do in PugliaSee Alberobello's trulliYou'll find the highest concentration of Puglia's distinctive trulli houses in this little town. The cobbled streets of the Rione Monti and Aia Piccola districts are lined with the whitewashed dwellings, each of which is topped with a grey, cone-shaped roof.

Things to do in PugliaWander Ostuni's narrow lanesThe whitewashed houses that spill across Ostuni's hillside have given it the nickname La Città Bianca, or The White City. The narrow backstreets and alleys are perfect for getting lost in. Once you make your way to the top of the hill, you'll find the grand Gothic cathedral, which dates back to the 15th century.

Flight Information

Flights to Puglia take around 3 hours from the UK.

When to go

Nestled right in the far south of Italy, Puglia has a balmy Mediterranean climate, with warm springs and autumns that see temperatures in the 20s well into October. Head here in the summer and you can expect plenty of beach-perfect days – blue skies, sunshine and temperatures nudging 30°C.

Visa Information

British citizens do not currently require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

When you dine out in Italy, you will generally be charged a coperto (cover charge), which is for the bread, tablecloth, cutlery, etc. Tipping in Italy is not customary, but is always appreciated.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.

Puglia Specialities Puglia is one of Italy’s biggest foodie regions – its agricultural background means there’s stacks of fresh produce grown on the doorstep, including olives, tomatoes, fava beans and artichokes. Rustic is the watchword, with simple dishes taking the spotlight. Try out the local pasta, orecchiette, with cime di rapa (turnip tops) and don’t leave without sampling Puglia’s cheese of choice – burrata. This creamy mozzarella-like cheese was first made here around 100 years ago.