15 Foods You Must Eat in Puglia & Where to Find Them
Regionalism is a strong feature in Italy. In architecture, dialect, and most importantly food. Here are 15 foods you must eat when in Puglia in order to experience the true culture.
A Stop in Alberobello, Puglia
The largest concentration of trulli in Alberobello looks like a cluster of beehives. In these beehives, Italian artisans go to work focusing on the main craft of the area--woven textiles among others.
Visit Grottaglie: The Ceramics Capital of Puglia
Welcome to the ceramics capital of Southeast Italy: Grottaglie. Explore, shop, eat and be merry.
Towns in Puglia: Ceglie Messapica, A Gastronomic Capital
You probably haven't heard about Ceglie Messapica. It gets lost behind big names like Ostuni, Locortondo, and Alberobello. In a way, it's a blessing in disguise for those who want to see the local more realistic side of towns in Puglia.
Gallipoli, Puglia: 8 Things to Do, Eat, and Shop
Walking through Gallipoli's fishermen village feels like your walking 'under the sea' as Sebastian from The Little Mermaid would say. Surrounded by pristine, almost transparent waters and stores rich in natural sea sponges, a day in Gallipoli feels otherworldly.
Where to Eat and Drink in Gallipoli, Puglia
This isn't a list of the most lavish, famous, or noteworthy places to eat in Gallipoli. This is a simple recount of two of the most authentic places to eat and drink in Gallipoli, Puglia side by side with locals.
Why Nardò Should Be Your Homebase When In Puglia
Nardò is not a highly publicized destination. In fact, most Italians themselves are not familiar with it. But what you miss when you choose not to venture into this unknown and modest village is a diverse and genuine people and way of life that simply cannot be found in the more touristy areas of Puglia.
My First Time Having A Caffè Leccese and Pasticciotto in Nardò, Salento
What is a caffè leccese and a pasticciotto? What do they taste like? And where can you find them? Hint: Only in the Salento region. This was my experience trying both for the first time while in Nardò, Salento.
Polignano a Mare Restaurant: Antiche Mura
This is not an overrated Polignano a Mare restaurant. Antiche Mura is a place where you can dine while taking in the history of il centro storico.
