27.03.2026
Mattinata Tourist Tax
If you’re planning a vacation in Mattinata, be aware of the mandatory tourist tax known as the“imposta di soggiorno.” This tax is collected by the municipality from visitors staying in hotels, apartments, campgrounds, and other tourist accommodations.
The funds collected are used to finance tourism,...
04.03.2026
Airport Bari (BRI) - Karol Wojtyła Airport
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is one of the most important airports in southern Italy and is the main gateway to the Puglia region. If you are planning a seaside holiday in the Polignano a Mare, Monopoli or Ostuni area, Bari is often the most practical choice.
The airport is approximately 8 km from the centre of Bari and...
09.02.2026
Grotte di Castellana
The Grotte di Castellana is one of the most important natural monuments of the Puglia region, and it isone of the most visited caves in Italy. This large karst complex is located near the town of Castellana Grotte and attracts around 350,000 visitors from all over the world every year.
07.02.2026
Castel del Monte
It does not stand on a strategic pass, it does not guard the city or the harbour, it does not have walls, moats or typical defensive logic. Yet - or perhaps because of this - it is considered one of the most mysterious castles in Europe and a true symbol of the Apulia region.
05.01.2026
Trani, an elegant seaside town with a cathedral over the sea
Trani is one of the most impressive historic towns in Puglia. Located on the Adriatic coast between Bari and Barletta, it has attracted the attention of traders, pilgrims and travellers since the Middle Ages. The harbour, surrounded by bright stone palaces, the narrow streets of the old town and the hightrani's narrow...
03.01.2026
Sojourn tax Vieste
The seaside resort of Vieste on the Gargano peninsula is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Apulia region. If you're heading here for a holiday, expect to pay a local tax called theimposta di soggiorno, which the municipality collects from all tourists staying in the area.
What is the residence tax
The...
09.12.2025
Molfetta: A practical guide to the lesser-known coast of Puglia
It is not a tourist star like Bari or Polignano a Mare. It doesn't have big resorts or crowded promenades. It has something much better: a pure Apulian atmosphere, a harbour full of fishing boats, an old white stone town that smells of sea and salt, and a life that moves at a slow pace.molfetta.
Molfetta lies on...
05.12.2025
Cisternino: a charming white town with views of the Valle d'Itria
Cisternino is located in the central part of Puglia, above the famous Valle d'Itria. The town forms one of an imaginary triangle together with Locorotondo and Martina Franca and its location makes it an ideal stopover when travelling between the main attractions of the region. ...
13.11.2025
Martina Franca: Baroque in the Itria Valley
Martina Franca is a historic town located in the heart of the Itria Valley in the Apulia region. It is known for its distinctive Baroque architecture, elegant palaces, narrow streets and pleasant atmosphere. In addition to its cultural monuments, it offers fine gastronomy, including the famous Capocollo di Martina...
11.11.2025
Locorotondo: White circular town in the Itria Valley
Locorotondo is one of the towns of the Itria Valley in the Apulia region. It lies between Alberobello, Cisternino and Martina Franca and is famous for its perfectly circular historic centre, white houses and unique cummerse roofs. It is one of the most peaceful and uncluttered towns in the area - perfect for a short...
09.11.2025
Grotta Zinzulusa (Castro, Salento): the most beautiful sea cave in Puglia
Do you know the most beautiful sea cave in Puglia? It is the Grotta Zinzulusa, a stalactite cave that opens directly into the sea. It is located on the coast of Salento in Puglia, among the rocks of Castro Marina (province of Lecce). And you can swim here too! There's a pool right next to the cave!
Why is it called...
03.11.2025
Where to eat well in Bari: 3 places worth visiting!
Bari is a city that smells of fabric softener, coffee, sea and pasta. Food is not just a necessity here - it's part of life, tradition and socialising. If you're spending a day or a weekend here, we've got tips on three places to eat really well - from breakfast to dinner.
01.11.2025
Stairs of Love in Vieste
In the old town of Vieste you will find an inconspicuous place, very popular among visitors - Scalinata dell'Amore, the Stairs of Love. It is a white staircase covered with short verses that recall the local legend of love and the sea. Don't expect a great monument or tourist attraction.
26.10.2025
Via delle Orecchiette - the street that has a soul
In the heart of old Bari, between the narrow stone passages and the laundry lines overhead, there is a street that smells of semolina and tradition. Via delle Orecchiette - a tiny, seemingly inconspicuous street where time has stood still. It is here that the women of Bari pass on their art: the handmade orecchiette...
26.09.2025
Discover Altamura: the stone heart of Puglia and its famous bread
In the middle of the Murge limestone plateau in the Apulia region lies a town that has rightly earned the nickname "the city of bread". Altamura is not only a stop for lovers of gastronomy, but also a town of history, architecture and unique atmosphere.
The cathedral built by the Emperor
The historical centre is...
25.09.2025
Peschici, a romantic coastal town
On the northern coast of the Gargano, in the Apulia region, Peschici sits on a white limestone cliff high above the Adriatic Sea. Its narrow streets, its shabby white houses with blue shutters, the smell of the sea and fish specialties and the breathtaking views from the terraces will make you fall in love with it!
An...
22.09.2025
Lecce - Florence of the South
At the heel of the "Italian boot", in the region of Apulia, there is a city that is often referred to as the "Florence of the South". Lecce will enchant you with its unique baroque style, ancient monuments and an atmosphere that combines history, culture and great food.
17.09.2025
Pescoluse - beach paradise and resort in Salento
In the very south of Puglia lies Pescoluse, a small resort that has gained fame for its iconic beach , Spiaggia di Pescoluse, nicknamed the "Maldives of Salento". But that's not all - in addition to endless beaches, it also offers a picturesque centre, interesting sights nearby and an authentic Salento atmosphere.
The...
15.09.2025
Maldives Salenta - beaches like in the Caribbean in the heart of Apulia
When you say Maldives, most people think of exotic islands in the Indian Ocean. But Italy has its own paradise on earth - the Maldives Salento. This name is not accidental. In the south of Puglia, in the Salento region, you'll find beaches with fine white sand, turquoise waters and an atmosphere reminiscent of the...
07.08.2025
The most beautiful villages of Puglia
Apulia - the heel of the Italian boot - is famous for its beaches, olive groves and baroque towns. But the real soul of the region can be found in its most beautiful villages - the "Borghi più belli d'Italia", as the prestigious Italian list officially calls them.
24.07.2025
Spiaggia di Vignanotica - a white beach on the Gargano coast
On the coast of the Gargano peninsula, among the more famous beaches such as Baia delle Zagare and Mattinata, there is one beach that many tourists are not yet aware of - Spiaggia di Vignanotica.it is lined with impressive white cliffs that literally glow in the sunlight.
The beach itself is made up of pebbles and light...
