OT Travel Itinerary: How To Spend The Perfect 7 Days In Italy’s Puglia

There’s an unmistakable charm here. Brimming with undisturbed natural beauty, Italy’s Puglia or Apulia is well worth the unpacking. It has a dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, sparkling white towns hugging the coast, and a wealth of local delicacies, led by fresh produce, especially olives. Also known as the “heel” of Italy’s boot and cradled by the Adriatic and Ionian Sea, Puglia is where slow travel becomes a reality.

I first stumbled upon its gorgeousness a few years back while visiting Florence. Yes, that’s the mistake many of us have been making while considering Puglia an afterthought. It deserves far more attention than that, and a good two weeks could be the best way to soak up all this beautiful Southern region: abounding natural reserves in the North, charming coastal towns enveloped in pristine white and stunning beaches.