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The larger hotels are functional. Try the stylish conversion Palazzo Calo or look on Booking.com for studios. Stay at the charming Hotel L’Arcangelo or at the spacious spa hotel Histo San Pietro Sul Mar Piccolo. We didn’t find it quite as scenic as the other coastal towns, but it’s one of the best places to visit in Salento for a boat trip. We rented our own boat (see below). There are some smart places to stay around here, including the spacious Approdo Boutique Hotel which has a pool and central location, and the relaxed and rural Montiro Hotel. Puglia - Economy". Portrait of the Regions. Eurostat. March 2004. Archived from the original on 21 August 2009 . Retrieved 8 July 2017.

On our last visit to Lecce, we spent a month in the city and loved wandering the hidden corners of the historic centre. If you have to visit in summer and the busy coastal towns get too much, head inland where the towns are much quieter. And go to the beach early (before 8am) to avoid the crowds.

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In Taranto, there is the largest metallurgical work ILVA Acciaierie di Taranto (8,200 empl.) in Europe with a full iron and steel production cycle. It will be sold to Arcelor Mittal. [20] Gargano Italy is one of the most scenic but overlooked parts of the southern Italian region of Puglia.

In this detailed Salento Italy travel guide, we share our tips for the best towns, beaches, activities, and food, plus where to stay and how to get there.

It makes a good day trip, but if you’re exploring Puglia by public transport then it’s not a bad base either. Salento is known for its Salice Salentino wine, a full-bodied red made from Negroamaro grapes. Primitivo is another popular red variety. In summer, I’m a big fan of Salento rosato (rosé). Vineyards cover 106.715ha (263.70 acres) in Apulia, which is 1st place among Italian grape-growing regions. But in the production of quality DOC and DOCG wines, Apulia has only ranked 12th of 20 with 297.667 hl. There are four DOCG wines: The trip is a good way to scout out the beaches you’d like to return to. Baia delle Zagare, one of the best Gargano beaches The Tremiti islands have a dark history as being a place of confinement. Today, San Domino is a tourist destination (it has the best beach) and San Nicola is the main island and cultural heart of the archipelago.

Or join this Primitivo and Negroamaro wine tour from Lecce, which visits two wineries and includes lunch. Sample Salento Cuisine

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Otranto has a stunning location on the Adriatic Coast. You can spend the morning wandering the whitewashed streets and the afternoon relaxing on its small but pretty beach and swimming in the turquoise water. The best months to visit Salento for warm weather but less crowded beaches are May, early June, September, and October. We stayed at B&B Murex, which is conveniently located right on Arco Basso. 4) Hang Out in the Main Squares People watching in Piazza Merca The Basilicaof Saint Nicholas is one of Bari’s most famous sights as it houses the remains of St Nicholas. It’s an important pilgrimage destination for Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians.