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12 Very Best Things To Do In Puglia, Italy – Hand Luggage Only

Best Things To Do In Puglia

 

With the iconic trulli houses around Alberobello, coastal cities like Monopoli and the historic city of Bari make Puglia one of the best places in Italy to visit and that’s even before we get thinking about the delicious regional foods in Puglia. 

 

Now, we’ve always loved our visits to Puglia and always rent a car. It makes it so much easier to explore the region, especially to find some of the smaller spots. That being said, don’t fret if you don’t drive, there are some train lines, buses and transfer options available too.

 

So, to make it nice and easy for your trip, I wanted to share some of the best things to do in Puglia that I’m sure you’ll love. 

 

Have the best time exploring Puglia… and don’t forget to try all the delicious foods, olive oil and burrata! You’ll leave stuffed. 

1.) Alberobello

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

Probably one of Puglia’s most iconic towns, Alberobello is more famous for its unique trulli houses that are situated within the town and are lovely to see.

 

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

 

Apparently, it’s said that these houses were once used by farmers who would build them and then quickly destroy them when the local government would try and collect their taxes. 

 

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

 

Now, I’m going to give you advice we wished we had before visiting Alberobello. Yes, it’s beautiful to see the Trulli houses are totally stunning to see.

 

That being said, the reality for us was that we didn’t need more than 3-4 hours in Alberobello. Now, don’t mistake that as me saying not to go, it’s well worth visiting, but you don’t need, say, 2-3 days exploring Alberobello. 

 

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

 

Once here, be sure to park in one of the car parks (we parked here). Though don’t worry if there’s no room, there are many other car parks along this road. Each charges a small fee for parking. 

 

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

 

After parking, stroll the trulli houses and explore the little pottery store, they’re so lovely. Hankering for a bite? Grab a table at  Ristorante Il Pinnacolo that’s in the Trulli area of Alberobello itself. 

 

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

 

Oh, and don’t forget, you’ll see many other Trulli houses dotted all across the Itria Valley in Puglia, just not typically in such a large cluster as in Alberobello. 

 

Best Things To Do In Puglia Italy

 

Fancy staying in a Trulli House? Well, we found the most gorgeous hotel about 25 minutes from the centre of Alberobello, right in the gorgeous olive groves of…

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