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Castro. A small Salento seaside town with a picturesque harbor. A public beach with rocky shelves and concrete piers, popular with locals and visitors all summer long. Photo copyright ©️ the Puglia Guys.
City Guides

Love Puglia, Love Castro | Castro Travel Guide

Overview The journey along Salento’s scenic...
LuigiMaxSep 14, 2023Jun 10, 2025
Gallipoli City Guide by the Puglia Guys
City GuidesSalento

Gallipoli | Two Towns Entwined in Tide and Time

Gallipoli | A Tale Of Two...
LuigiMaxSep 3, 2023May 2, 202517 Comments on Gallipoli | Two Towns Entwined in Tide and Time
Polpo in umido recipe by the Puglia Guys. Eat Puglia, eat Italian food by the Puglia Guys-
Recipe

Love Puglia, Eat Puglia | Polpo in umido (recipe)

Polpo in Umido is not just...
LuigiMaxAug 31, 2023Oct 15, 2024
Picci Bar, Carovigno. Puglia’s most Instagrammed summer 2023 spot. Photo by the Puglia Guys. Eat Puglia with the Puglia Guys guide to Puglia’s best restaurants.
City Guides

Carovigno Guide: Ostuni’s Neighbour Packs An Unexpected Punch

Welcome to Carovigno. While its better...
LuigiMaxAug 16, 2023Apr 8, 20252 Comments on Carovigno Guide: Ostuni’s Neighbour Packs An Unexpected Punch
Surviving Italy’s Caronte Heat Storm: Top Tips to Stay Cool And Enjoy Your Summer - make your own shade. Photo by the Puglia Guys. Pilone beach, Ostuni
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Surviving Italy’s Caronte Heat Storm: Top Tips to Stay Cool And Enjoy Your Summer

Italy told to prepare for most...
LuigiMaxJul 17, 2023Jul 17, 2023
Puglia Cuture

“La Pausa” in Puglia: A Unique Cultural Experience

Welcome to Puglia, a captivating region...
LuigiMaxJul 5, 2023Nov 24, 20232 Comments on “La Pausa” in Puglia: A Unique Cultural Experience
A practical guide to driving in Puglia. An explanation of the highway and road infrastructure, tips for driving and what to watch out for. An insider guide to driving in Puglia by the Puglia Guys.
Driving in Puglia

Navigating Puglia | A Practical Guide to Driving

Driving in Puglia is a convenient...
LuigiMaxJun 28, 2023May 4, 202511 Comments on Navigating Puglia | A Practical Guide to Driving
Best value Aperol Spritz on Ostuni’s main square, piazza della Libertà. The cost ranges from €4,90 to €15 a glass.
Food and DrinkOstuni

Best Aperol Spritz value on Ostuni’s Piazza della Libertà (and beyond)

Ranging from 5,50€ to 15€, be...
LuigiMaxJun 5, 2023Apr 13, 20252 Comments on Best Aperol Spritz value on Ostuni’s Piazza della Libertà (and beyond)
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Love Puglia in May | Reflections on Puglia

Puglia in MayA few reflections on...
LuigiMaxMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
In the sun-drenched region of Puglia, Italy, where the Mediterranean breeze carries the scent of citrus, a centuries-old tradition unfolds. The lush gardens of Puglia yield an abundance of lemons, prized for their vibrant flavour and fragrance. It is in this fertile land that the art of making limoncello thrives, encapsulating the essence of Puglia's zest for life. Photo by the Puglia Guys.
Food and Drink

Embracing A Zesty Tradition: Love Limoncello Made From Puglia’s Garden Lemons

In the sun-drenched region of Puglia,...
LuigiMaxMay 19, 2023Jul 11, 2024
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