Puglia · Italy
Puglia journal
Local guides to Puglia by the people who design private journeys here: seasons, traditions, wineries, masserie, and itineraries we have tested ourselves.
Should you fly into Bari or Brindisi?
Bari or Brindisi airport for a trip to Puglia? Both work equally well; Bari has more flights and more international routes. We arrange your private transfer.
What is the best time to visit Puglia?
When to visit Puglia: April, May, late September and October if you dislike heat; June and from mid August if you love summer. Advice from our team.
How many days do you need in Puglia?
How many days do you need in Puglia? A lifetime would not be enough; we shape your days around your time and pace, with efficiency and comfort.
How does a day with a private driver work in Puglia?
How a day with a private driver works in Puglia: only for journeys or on call all day, usually up to 12 hours, in a premium Mercedes. Shaped around you.
What to do in Puglia with children?
Puglia with children: hands-on pasta, mozzarella and ceramics, the animals at our properties and the Zoo Safari in Fasano. Ideas for families.
Masseria, trullo or villa: where should you stay in Puglia?
Masseria, trullo or villa in Puglia? An exclusive trulli village is our favorite, above all for couples; a masseria is more social. How to choose.
Which area of Puglia should you choose?
Itria Valley, Salento or Gargano? We recommend the Itria Valley with a visit to Lecce; the Taranto, Grottaglie and Manduria area is our second choice.
The olive harvest in Puglia
When and how the olive harvest happens in Puglia, from monumental groves to the press, and how to experience it privately with local producers.
Puglia's dry stone walls, hands on
The UNESCO-listed art of dry stone walls in Puglia: a countryside walk in the Itria Valley and a hands-on lesson in building one, stone by stone.