Puglia Holidays

If you and your family enjoy being active on holiday, then why not take a guided bike tour of the Brindisi area? Benefit from local knowledge of the area’s history, culture and the landscape while having the tour tailored to you and your interests.

There really is no better way to experience the landscapes of Puglia than by bike and, once you’re done and have worked up an appetite, you can sample some of the delightful treats the area has to offer.

In Puglia, your family can enjoy an African safari and all the thrilling rides found at the fun-filled Fasano Zoo and attached theme park. Or, delve underground into the famous Castellana Caves, a large karst cave system 60 metres deep that dazzles with its ancient jaw-dropping stalactites and stalagmites.

Find the hidden gems of Puglia with Citalia, including the Museo Faggiano. This astounding place was once simply just a family home, but when they excavated it to fix a pipe, two thousand years’ worth of history was discovered underneath, from the Romans to the Knights Templar.

Today, you’ll be able to witness tombs, cisterns, underground escape routes, and rich symbology. If you’re interested in history, Museo Faggiano is not to be missed!

If you want to explore Italy by car, then Puglia is an ideal region to start.

The roads are mostly quiet and scenic, taking you through gorgeous landscapes and into pretty villages, such as Locorotondo and Cisternino, which are recognised as two of Italy’s ‘most beautiful villages.’

Only accessible by road, drive into the mountains to Vico del Gargano, known as the village of love due to a tiny narrow alley within the winding streets that nudges lovers to touch and perhaps even kiss!

For that truly rustic feel, stay in one of the region’s many masseria, fortified farmhouses filled with character.

Through the countryside you’ll find clusters of trulli, the distinctive limestone houses peculiar to the area, as well as the endless olive groves that give Puglia that classic Italian vibe.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site town of Alberobello to see the biggest collection of trulli, which look like they come straight out of the pages of a fairytale.

Travel further south and visit the Salento peninsula, which is home to the Baroque city of Lecce. Dubbed the Florence of the South, Lecce is well worth a visit for the Church of Santa Croce, an elaborate relation of its namesake in Florence.

Puglia is one of the most captivating parts of Italy, meaning will not be short of things to do, explore and experience.

Build your holiday beyond your hotel and visit Ostuni, one of Italy’s most impressive hilltop towns. With excellent train links to Bari, Lecce and more it’s a must visit destination. The whitewashed town cascades down the hillside under the watchful eye of the 15th Century Duomo, which stands impressively at the top of the hill.

If you’re feeling adventurous, visit the Grottoes of Castellana where you can experience a natural wonder which will take your breath away. See the extraordinary stalactite and stalagmite formations as you take a tour through 3km of underground caves.