Italy Two Centre Holidays - Puglia

If you long to stray from the well-trodden tourist trails of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, the wild, unspoilt beauty and warm hospitality of Puglia is waiting to be discovered. Situated at the boot of Italy, Puglia produces 70% of Italy’s Olive Oil from its lush olive trees, making for distinctive and delicious local cuisine that begs to be savoured. The distinct silhouette of the Pugliese landscape, edged by rocky mountain ranges and crystal clear waters, is punctuated by clusters of the curious ‘trulli’ houses with conical roofs and white-washed walls, the air scented by acres of cherry orchards, orange and lemon groves and blossoming green fields.

This unique corner of Italy is awash with secluded towns and hidden treasures; the ‘White City’ of Ostuni, named after its pale buildings glowing in the midday sun, and Lecce, the cradle of Baroque art and architecture, with an impressive Roman amphitheatre and 14th century Cathedral basking in the main square, are just some of the unforgettable places that will make Puglia your favourite local secret.