Puglia – Apulia
Puglia – or Apulia if you like – is the heel of Italy’s boot. A lively southern region with a long coastline, great beaches, stunning scenery, a warm,friendly atmosphere and a rich history with ancient traditions.
Puglia is divided into the six provinces Bari, Taranto, Lecce, Brindisi, Foggia and Barletta-Andria-Trani comprising a total of 19,345 square kilometres. The population is about 4.1 million. Puglia is primarily an agricultural region producing numerous fruits and vegetables along with wines and olive oil from around 50 million olive trees.

Budding balconies in Grottaglie
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A balcony is not just a balcony. In Grottaglie, for instance, most balconies carry a fortune.

Where in Italy?
Test your knowledge in this 'where in Italy' blog quiz It shouldn't be too difficult.

Active Holidays Around Altamura
A cultural society in Altamura Italy invites foreign volunteers to help preserve the Italian heritage, while they stay in an old masseria.

Muslims in Lucera
Muslims in Lucera : 800 years ago muslims were deported from Sicily to Lucera in Puglia and their influence is still visible in the town.

Baroque Lecce
Baroque Lecce - Centuries before the invention of public schooling, billboards and living pictures, the church used its exterior walls to tell the story

Puglian chickpea casserole
Savoury and thrifty chickpea casserole. A nice vegan recipe often served in Puglia and other parts of south Italy.

Making mozzarella at a farm dairy near Altamura
Making mozzarella at a farm dairy near Altamura: There are more than 400 different cheeses in Italy, and most of them are still made at small farm dairies.

Learning to love beaches
The invention of sunscreen and intense studies of Italian beach culture helped me to relax and actually enjoy beach life.

The strange symmetry of Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte is one of the must-see sights of Puglia. A mystic kind of place hinting at Medieval astrology, mythology and complex mathematics.

Mussels of Taranto
Mussels of Taranto: Before Taranto became known for the “red skies”, it was famed for having the largest production of farmed mussels in the world.

Tanking wine in Puglia
Tanking wine in Puglia: In south Italy local wines are sold like petrol from a pump, and in Manduria a small museum presents the history of local winemaking

Springtime in Puglia
Springtime in Puglia is an orgy of strong fragrance and bright colours as can be seen in these five snapshots.