In the extreme south of Puglia lies the Salento region: a land where the wind changes constantly and the dialect varies from village to village. The recipes are handed down from generation to generation and rather than written, they are spoken with technical terms like ...

Known as "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", Gallipoli (located in the southern part of the Apulian region) whose ancient name was 'Anxa', was named a UNESCO Heritage site in 2015. The city was founded by ancient Greeks as a Messapic settlement, and the etymology ...

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Italian peninsula is synonymous with beauty. One could argue that everything in the bel paese is truly bellissimo. From its countless masterpieces housed in museums, churches and even city halls throughout the country; its cuisine and wine that ...

The seaside town of Marina di Pescoluse is on the Ionian coast of Italy's Puglia region. This particular area is known as Salento (almost a region within a region) and the stretch of beaches here are so spectacular that they have been nicknamed the "Maldives ...

By now you have most likely heard of the area known as Salento. Located in the extreme south of Puglia, Salento is a region within a region (not officially). It's home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy and in the world, but ...

Once upon a time there was a siren called Leucasia, named for her white skin, who fell in love with a shepherd named Melisso; however, Melisso was already in love with Aristula. The annoyed siren took revenge, overwhelming the two lovers with waves unleashed by ...

Otranto is one of the most stunning cities in all of Italy. From the Greeks to the Ottomans to Napoleon, Otranto has seen just about everything. Today, it is a popular tourist destination for both Italians and non as it is the gateway between the ...

The Night of the Tarantula or La Notte della Taranta festival in Salento, the extreme southern tip of the Apulia region, from August 2 through August 25, 2018. 100 hours of live shows, 360 musicians, 40 pizzica concerts , 3 national preview shows, 19 nights to experience from August 2- 25 in ...