If by chance you have heard of the small village of Tiggiano in Italy's southern region of Apulia (Puglia), it is likely only because of Helen Mirren. A few years ago, the acclaimed British actress purchased a large property, known as a masseria, here and has ...

If you thought that southern Italy was just for visiting in the summertime, think again! Christmas is in the air and the Christmas markets are open in Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. This is a list ...

In this article, we're going just about as far south as you can go on the Italian peninsula to the town of Morciano di Leuca. This part of Puglia is known as Salento, a sub-region that has become very well known and loved by tourists ...

Monopoli is located in the Bari province of Puglia and has become one of the hottest destinations in the region. It is a large city by Italian standards with 50,000 residents but still maintains its old-world charm. The historic center is a complex maze of ...

You have probably seen pictures of Alberobello and wondered if such a place really exists. Unlike any other place in Italy, and truly one of the most unique in the world, the conical roofs of the trulli houses look like a fairy tale village. We can assure ...

Salento is a sub-region of Puglia and includes the provinces of Lecce, part of Brindisi and Taranto. Among the wonders of Salento, set among the tuffo (tuff) rocks overlooking the sea, stands one of the most beautiful natural pools in the world. The Grotta della Poesia ...

De Finibus Terrae is Latin for "at the ends of the earth" and to the Romans, and probably to many people who came before them, Santa Maria di Leuca was just that. It is the most extreme point of the Italian peninsula where the Ionian and ...

Today, I'll be taking you just about as far south as you can go into a sub-region of Puglia known as Salento. This is a beach I have had the pleasure of visiting many times over the past twenty or so years. With the recent ...

One could easily spend an entire summer on a quest for all of the hidden grottos that dot the spectacular coast of Italy's Salento region in southern Puglia. Alas, most of us don't have the luxury of dedicating an entire summer to travel, but hopefully, ...

Do you want to know more about one of the most desirable tourist destinations in all of Italy? Without a doubt, Puglia is the ideal holiday destination. From history to art and exquisite beauty, Puglia consistently ranks as one of the most sought-after spots during ...