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# the Puglia Guys

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- [Love Puglia | Ceglie Messapica Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/21/ceglie-messapica-guide/) - With an attractive historic centre that feels less curated Ceglie Messapicaknown for excellent gastronomy, is authentic, hospitable, and full of character.
- [The Puglia Kitchen | Classic and Authentic Italian Tomato Sauces](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/09/07/tomato-sauce/) - Our recipes for classic and authentic Italian tomato sauces. From a quick sugo to preserved tomato sauce for, this is an Italian summer from Puglia in a bottle.
- [Puglia travel expert | Press Pack](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/10/07/puglia-expert-press-pack/) - The Puglia Guys — an independent, non-commercial, English-language guide to travel, food, and life in Italy’s southern region of Puglia. Puglia travel expert.
- [Love Puglia | Otranto City Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/02/12/otranto/) - Otranto, home to approximately 5000 residents, is situated along the Adriatic coast of Salento, at the easternmost edge of Italy. It’s approximately 46 km south east of Lecce (around 35 minutes by car, 1 hour by bus and 2 hours by train from the centre of Lecce). Its coast boasts a diverse landscape, featuring sandy
- [Love Matera | From Caves to Culture, Shame to Pride](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/02/21/matera-guide/) - The ancient city of Matera was once the shame of Italy. Today it is a must visit destination. How to get around the sassi and where to discover delicious food.
- [The Best Time to Visit Puglia | A Seasonal Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/06/26/best-time-to-visit-puglia/) - Discover the best time to visit Puglia, Italy. Weather, crowds, seasonal tips, and when to go for beaches, festivals, or quiet coastal escapes.
- [Top 10 Tips for USA Visitors to Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/14/top-10-tips-for-american-visitors-to-puglia/) - Planning a trip to Puglia? Here are our essential tips for travellers to avoid cultural missteps and enjoy a more respectful, rewarding experience.
- [Choosing the Right Type of Accommodation in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/06/26/puglia-accommodation-guide/) - Planning a trip to Puglia? Learn the pros and cons of masserie, trulli, hotels, apartments and villas, plus practical booking tips from local experts.
- [Love Puglia | The Timeless Legacy of the Puglia Masseria](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/05/09/puglia-masseria-guide/) - Thinking of staying in a Puglia masseria? Our independent guide covers what they are, how to choose, and the best masseria in Puglia, from Gargano to Salento.
- [Love Puglia | Ostuni Guide and Insider Tips](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/04/ostuni-guide/) - The ultimate Ostuni guide. Discover Ostuni’s best bars, restaurants and nearby beaches. Insider tips to Puglia’s città bianca.
- [Love Lecce | Prosperity, Plague, Baroque and Roll](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/02/26/lecce/) - Lecce city guide: eat, see and sleep. The city of 100 churches. A statistic dwarfed when it comes to places to eat and officially the best pizza in Puglia.
- [Love Puglia | Monopoli, Italy Travel Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/08/23/monopoli-italy-travel-guide/) - Monopoli, Italy travel guide: best things to do, where to eat, and beaches to visit. A perfect Puglia base for exploring the Valle d’Itria and beyond.
- [Love Puglia | Bari Eating Out Guide for Foodies](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/20/love-puglia-love-food-bari-eating-out-guide/) - From epic street food to traditional dishes respectful of Puglia’s cooking traditions, these dishes best represent Bari - and where to find the best of them.
- [Love Puglia | Polignano a Mare, Italy Travel Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/08/26/polignano-a-mare-italy-travel-guide/) - Polignano a Mare, Italy travel guide: best things to do, where to eat, and beaches to visit. A perfect Puglia base for exploring the Valle d’Itria and beyond.
- [Love Puglia | Olive oil tasting](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/10/03/olive-oil-tasting/) - Where to taste olive oil in Puglia? Visit Frantoio Savoia in Fasano for tours, tastings and award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
- [Love Puglia | Mesagne City Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/11/14/mesagne/) - Discover Mesagne, Puglia — a heart-shaped historic town near Brindisi with baroque charm, Messapian sites, great food, and a relaxed local vibe.
- [Love Puglia | The Legend of Bari’s Spaghetti all’Assassina](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/03/04/assassina/) - The original, authentic spaghetti all’assassina recipe with variations, plus our Assassina Trail of Bari’s best restaurants to eat spaghetti all’assassina at.
- [Love Puglia | Curated Guide To The Best Puglia Restaurants](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/16/best-puglia-restaurants/) - Discover where to eat Puglia with our definitive guide to some of the best Puglia restaurants by the Puglia Guys. Traditional and seasonal food from Puglia.
- [Love Puglia | Brindisi City Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/03/28/brindisi-guide/) - Julius Caesar blockaded its port. Virgil died here. Shakespeare wrote about it. In 1943 it became Italy’s capital city. Our complete guide to Brindisi, Puglia.
- [Love Puglia | Using Public Transport in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/07/25/public-transport-in-puglia/) - A practical guide to using public transport in Puglia. Because different operators run different train lines and bus routes, and don’t always talk to each other
- [Gravina in Puglia: A Walk Through Time and Stone](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/26/gravina-in-puglia/) - What to See, Do and Eat in Gravina in Puglia: A Local’s Travel Guide. Discover Gravina in Puglia, a dramatic town on the edge of a ravine in the Alta Murgia.
- [When In Rome | Why Italian Tourists Eat Better](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/05/07/why-italian-tourists-eat-better-in-puglia/) - Eat like a local in Puglia. Why Italian tourists eat better in Puglia at family trattorie, choosing honest cucina povera over experience-led dining every time.
- [The Technique for Planning the Perfect Puglia Itinerary](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/05/01/visit-puglia/) - The instinct for many visitors to Puglia is to try to see everything. That’s wrong. The key a good Puglia itinerary isn’t selection. It’s deliberate omission.
- [Love Puglia | Locorotondo: A Complete Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/12/12/love-puglia-locorotondo-a-complete-guide/) - Discover Locorotondo year-round: where to eat, walking tips, festive highlights, and insider advice for exploring this whitewashed gem of the Valle d’Itria.
- [Werewolves of Gargano: Legends, Landscapes and Lycanthropy](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/01/14/werewolves-gargano/) - Isolated from the rest of Puglia, Gargano’s dense, shadowy forests create an otherworldly atmosphere. Here lurk legends of Gargano’s lupi mannari werewolves.
- [Love Puglia | A Guide to Car, Vespa and Scooter Rental](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/28/puglia-car-hire-guide/) - Renting a car, Vespa or scooter in Puglia? Our on-the-ground guide covers the best local operators, airport rentals, Vespas and scooter hire.
- [Parli Italiano? | Love Italy, Love Italian Language](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/03/21/speakitalian/) - Trying out some Italian phrases on holiday in Italy is a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture and connect with its people and traditions.
- [Love Puglia | 20 of Puglia’s Best Dishes](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/08/31/20-of-puglias-best-dishes/) - Must eat Puglia: 20 best traditional dishes to discover, from orecchiette to bombette, focaccia to crudo di mare — authentic flavours that define the region.
- [A Honeymoon in Puglia: The Complete Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/04/11/puglia-honeymoon-guide/) - Skip the Amalfi Coast. Our Puglia honeymoon guide covers luxury masserie, the best time to visit, and everything couples need to plan their trip.
- [Love Puglia | A Guide to Cycling in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/03/16/puglia-bike-tour/) - From self guided to fully guided bike tours, these resources will help you plan routes, itineraries around Puglia, bike hire and support services.
- [Love Puglia | Puglia itinerary guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/03/13/puglia-itinerary/) - You found the perfect base. Now we strip down essential Puglia destinations so you can fit together the pieces and plan a Puglia itinerary to suit your needs.
- [Love Puglia | Gallipoli Two Towns Entwined in Tide and Time](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/09/03/gallipoli-guide/) - Discover Gallipoli's split personality of hedonism and history. By day fishermen sit in cool shade mending their nets, transforming into a party mecca at night.
- [Love Puglia | Alberobello City Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/03/25/alberobello-guide/) - Visiting Alberobello, Puglia? Our complete guide covers what Italians really think, the best trulli restaurants, where to park, and how to see past the crowds.
- [Love Italian Food | Pinsa - Italy’s Secret “New” Pizza](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/05/16/pinsa-pizza/) - Pinsa is a style of hand-pressed pizza that has been a part of Roman artisan baking for over 100 years and is just beginning to be discovered outside of Italy.
- [Love Puglia, Grottaglie | City of Ceramics](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/06/25/grottaglie-guide/) - Explore Grottaglie, Puglia – famous for handmade ceramics, vibrant street art, and a charming old town (plus the best places to eat in Grottaglie).
- [Love Puglia | Visiting By Festival](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/07/25/puglia-by-festival/) - Puglia’s festivals are not staged for tourists. But they offer visitors the chance to immerse themselves in local life and taste dishes born of the land and sea
- [Love Italian wine? Puglia Wine and Wine Tasting Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/01/15/puglia-wine/) - A wine tasting guide to Puglia, Italy’s 2nd top wine producing region, best known for wines such as primitivo, negroamaro and nero di troia.
- [Puglia Kitchen Recipes | Orecchiette with Cime di Rapa](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/11/08/puglia-kitchen-recipes-orecchiette-with-cime-di-rapa/) - Discover how to cook cime di rapa the authentic Puglian way — a simple, bold recipe with orecchiette, garlic, chilli and extra virgin olive oil.
- [Love Puglia | Bari Vecchia City Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/02/13/bari-vecchia/) - Explore Bari Vecchia, Puglia - a detailed city guide to the old town’s history, churches, walking routes, local food, and authentic places to eat and explore.
- [Puglia 2026: What the Tourism Numbers Really Tell Us](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/02/18/puglia-data-2025/) - 2025 was a significant year for tourism in Puglia, 6.7m visitors, 22.7m overnight stays - growth of nearly 13% in arrivals and just over 10% in overnight stays.
- [Love Puglia | Guided Travel in Puglia – Our Recommendations](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/10/18/puglia-tour-guides/) - Discover the best guided travel in Puglia. Meet Luca Oliva of Puglia With Locals – our trusted local guide for private, authentic Puglia experiences.
- [50 of Puglia’s best beaches](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2022/10/27/50-of-puglias-best-beaches/) - A guide to some of Puglia’s best beaches, from gay to family friendly, all around the ’heel of Italy’s’ 800km coast by locals who use them.
- [Love Puglia | Puglia Guys Martina Franca Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/02/17/martina-franca-guide/) - The Puglia Guys Martina Franca guide. From Gothic convents to the Baroque splendour, plus best local restaurants to complete your experience.
- [Love Puglia | Italy’s class cooking destination](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/30/puglia-cooking-class/) - Immersive experiences like a Puglia cooking class connect travellers to the land, sea, people and our history. Our guide to the best cooking classes in Puglia.
- [Love Bari, Puglia home to the real Santa Claus](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/06/san-nicola/) - Bari holds a profound connection to Saint Nicholas. He is patron saint and protector of the city. His tomb rests in the crypt of Bari’s Basilica di San Nicola.
- [The Great Puglia Kitchen Christmas](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/12/13/puglia-kitchen-christmas-crossover-recipes/) - Puglia Kitchen Christmas crossover recipes for orecchiette, blending two traditions. The great British Christmas dinner and cucina Puglia.
- [With Love from Puglia | Our Christmas Cartellate Recipe](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/11/cartellate/) - Puglian Cartellate: A Christmas Tradition ‘Tis the season for cartellate, a traditional sweet Christmas treat from Puglia. Spirals of crunchy pastry that can be baked or fried and are then, very generously, coated in vincotto or honey. A very Puglia Christmas tradition. Leftover pastry become struffoli, little fried balls. The History Behind Cartellate The name
- [Love Salento | the San Vito Feeling: Pizzica in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/02/24/pizzica-san-vito/) - Pizzica, a traditional dance deeply ingrained in Salento's culture, takes centre stage during Puglia’s summer nightsSan Vito at the heart of celebrations.
- [Foodie Love and Pride: the Joy of Puglia's Sagre Festivals](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/07/02/sagre/) - These communal feasts are vibrant, welcoming occasions where you can enjoy delicious food. What better way to understand the importance of our regional cooking?
- [Spaghetti al primitivo (spaghetti 'mbriachi) | drunken spaghetti](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/15/spaghetti-ubriachi/) - Our Puglia Kitchen version of spaghetti 'mbriachi. Delicious al dente spaghetti steeped in your favourite deep bodied red wine with creamy onion crescents.
- [The Passion and Pain | Aspects of Holy Week in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/02/07/holy-week/) - Easter in Puglia feels like a dark and solemn time because of the region's deeply ingrained religious traditions and the somber nature of the Holy Week rituals.
- [Christmas in Puglia | Taranto](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/11/03/christmas-in-puglia-taranto/) - In Taranto, Christmas starts early. At 3 a.m. on 22 November, the bands strike up their pastorali and the city wakes to the scent of frying pettole. The Festa di Santa Cecilia marks the true start of Italy’s longest Christmas: a day of music, faith and warmth that turns Taranto into one great open-air celebration. Christmas in Taranto
- [The Puglia Kitchen | Focaccia Barese](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/13/focaccia-barese-recipe/) - Our recipe for focaccia barese. Crispy on the bottom, soft on top, and bursting with tomato, olive oil, and tradition from the heart of Puglia.
- [Why is the water pressure in my Puglia accommodation so low?](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/10/16/low-water/) - Puglia is facing one of its most serious water shortages in decades. Prolonged drought and lower rainfall have left reservoirs and springs dangerously depleted.
- [Puglia in 2026: The Big Picture](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/10/11/puglia-2026/) - Puglia’s tourism growth outpaces Italy’s average. Discover what’s changing for 2026 — from sustainable travel to year-round experiences.
- [Does Everything Become Tourism?](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/06/12/does-everything-become-tourism/) - Puglia is booming—but at what cost? Is luxury tourism reshaping Puglia’s landscapes, displacing locals, and altering the region’s true identity?
- [New York to Bari (and Back Again): What Direct Flights Really Mean for Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/28/bari-to-new-york/) - Bari gets its first direct flight to New York. What does this mean for tourism, locals, and the future of travel in Puglia? We explore the possibilities.
- [Slow Travel | The Puglia Way of Life](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/01/09/slow-travel/) - A mindful guide to slow travel in Puglia. Resist the urge to over-schedule. A central base allows smart itinerary planning and less time changing accommodation.
- [Carovigno Guide: Ostuni’s Neighbour Packs An Unexpected Punch](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/08/16/carovigno/) - Carovigno stands proudly as a testament to the charm of the lesser-known destinations. Ostuni’s nearby neighbour punches well above its weight.
- [Navigating Puglia | A Practical Guide to Driving](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/06/28/driving-in-puglia/) - When it comes to exploring Puglia, do not be put off driving in Puglia. Our insider guide will help you prepare for a more predictable driving experience.
- [Love Puglia | Galatina City Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/06/28/galatina-city-guide/) - Galatina: Peter, Paul, Pizzica and Pasticciotti in the Heart of Salento Tucked away in the sun-baked interior of southern Puglia, just a short drive from Lecce, lies Galatina - a city of elegant palazzi, storied courtyards, and one of Italy’s most important medieval churches. At first glance, Galatina might seem like just another sleepy Salento
- [Love Puglia, Love Castro | Castro Travel Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/09/14/castro/) - With panoramic views of the Adriatic, Castro is a captivating medieval village boasting historic architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious seafood.
- [Pasta Made Perfect in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/15/cook-like-a-local-in-puglia/) - Planning a food trip to Puglia? Discover why the most authentic cooking experiences are run by locals—not tour companies from abroad. Eat, cook and learn local!
- [Touching Taranto | Fascinating History Of A City That Survived](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/30/taranto-history-of-a-city-that-survived/) - Taranto is a city of striking contrasts: ancient and modern, mythic and industrial, noble and defiant.
- [Love Puglia, Love the Italian Caffè Culture](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/03/24/italian-caffe-culture/) - Welcome to Puglia where coffee isn't just a drink but a way of life. From the bustling back streets of Bari to sleepy Salento towns, drinking it is an art form.
- [Trani: Stone, Sea, and Sacred Heritage](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/11/trani/) - Trani is a city that lives between land and sea, faith and power, stone and light. Its layered history unfolds in every arch and alley, waiting to be explored.
- [Parcheggiatore Abusivo | Welcome to the Sud!](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/05/04/parcheggiatore-abusivo-welcome-to-the-sud/) - Parking in southern Italy. What to do if a self-appointed car park “guardian” demands a small fee to “look after” your vehicle.
- [Best Aperol Spritz value on Ostuni’s Piazza della Libertà (and beyond)](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/06/05/best-value-aperol-spritz-ostuni/) - Ranging from 4,90€ to 15€, be careful where you choose to sit for your Aperol Spritz on Ostuni’s main piazza!
- [Saint Oronzo to Turn His Back on Ostuni in “Forward-Thinking” Tourist Initiative](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/04/01/saint-oronzo/) - St. Oronzo to turn his back on Ostuni in “forward-thinking” tourist initiative in response to tourist feedback that the famous landmark isn’t tourist friendly.
- [Love Puglia: Top Travel Tips for 2025](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/01/29/love-puglia-top-travel-tips-for-2025/) - Choose experiences rather than destinations. Our Puglia Guys insider tips and travel hacks for more relaxed and cost-effective vacation in Puglia this summer.
- [Pasta with Braised Onion and Fennel](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/03/11/pasta-with-braised-onion-and-fennel/) - One of the great joys of cooking - and eating - pasta in the Puglia kitchen: an endless combination of shapes and flavours. We usually cook with whatever is available at home or at the daily market stalls on our street corners. Sometimes we cook to suit our mood. We choose a pasta shape that
- [Puglia Short Stories | Solo in Salento](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/03/13/solo-in-salento/) - An AI generated series of short stories about summer in Puglia. “Solo in Summer” is a story about a summer vacation lost in the happiness of others.
- [Puglia Short Stories | Papà](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/03/19/papa/) - We asked AI to create a short story for Father’s Day about the sweetness and joy of becoming a father on March 19, the feast of San Guiseppe: My son arrives at dawn, just as the first light touches the rooftops of Taranto’s old town. The nurses tell me it’s a good omen, a child
- [The Puglia Kitchen | Pasta e Fagioli alla Barese](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/03/01/pasta-fagioli-barese/) - In Bari, pasta e fagioli is made with a local ingredient that takes it to another level of pleasure: ricotta forte, creamy and with a strong, tangy flavour.
- [Outstanding Food, the Best Wines in the World | TimeOut Magazine](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/02/20/outstanding-food-the-best-wines-in-the-world-timeout-magazine/) - Announcing the first-ever nonstop flights from New York City to Puglia, launching later this summer, TimeOut Magazine is effusive in its praise for Italy’s Puglia region. Singling out outstanding food options and some of the best wines in the world, they conclude “there’s a reason why the New York Times recently included Puglia in its
- [Two of UK’s Guardian Newspaper Ten “Italian Highlights” are in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/02/15/two-of-uks-guardian-newspaper-ten-italian-highlights-are-in-puglia/) - Locorotondo and Nardò were selected by The Guardian UK National newspaper readers as two of ten “Italian Highlights”. “If you’re planning a trip to southern Italy, make sure to visit Locorotondo.” Described as a “trulli beautiful town”, and chosen in part for it’s “stunning” views over the Valle d’Itria, “it’s perfect for photos or just soaking
- [From the Puglia Christmas Kitchen with love | leftovers #3](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/16/tirameyule/) - Leftover Christmas cake becomes TiramiYu(le)A Puglia Kitchen Christmas crossover dish Here’s a recipe for TiramiYule, inspired by our traditional Puglia Kitchen tiramisù recipe, adapted for using leftover Christmas cake. This festive twist swaps the traditional coffee-soaked ladyfingers for rich, spiced Christmas cake, complementing the mascarpone cream for a dessert full of holiday flavours. You can
- [On the Assassin’s Trail | Tito Schipa, Ostuni](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/01/06/tito-schipa-assassina/) - On Puglia’s assassin’s trail. Is Ostuni’s “Apulian Asian Fusion” restaurant Tito Schipa’s spaghetti all’assassina a killer spaghetti or spaghetti killer?
- [From the Puglia Christmas Kitchen with love | leftovers #2](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/15/orecchiette-sprouts/) - Looking for the perfect way to use leftover sprouts and stuffing? The Puglia Kitchen orecchiette con sprouts and stuffing is THE classic Christmas crossover.
- [From the Puglia Christmas Kitchen with love | leftovers #1](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/13/roast-vegetable-burrata/) - A little imagination turns Christmas leftovers into something even better. Roasted vegetables on a bed of braised red cabbage, with creamy burrata from Puglia.
- [The “Francesco Ribezzo” Archaeological Museum and the Treasures of Brindisi](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/11/ribezzo-museum/) - The “Francesco Ribezzo” Archaeological Museum and the Treasures of Brindisi Ithaca If you set out on your journey to Ithaca,pray that the road is long,full of knowledge and adventure.Do not fear the Laestrygonians or the Cyclopesor angry Poseidon:you will not encounter any of these along the wayif your thoughts remain lofty,if a noble emotion touches
- [Puglia: A Love Story | review](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/03/puglia-a-love-story/) - Puglia: A Love Story by Fabio Mollica and Marco Falcone is a love letter straight from the heart, in coffee table book size. Fall in love with Puglia (again).
- [From Puglia with Love | The Feast of the Immaculate Conception](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/12/08/immaculate-conception/) - In Italy the Christmas season begins in earnest with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December. Another day of feasting on traditional Puglia dishes.
- [Love Panettone: Unwrapping the Italian Christmas Tradition](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/11/27/panettone/) - As the festive season approaches, Italy comes alive with its Panettone Christmas tradition. Discover its origins, how its made by artisans and a recipe for home
- [A Very Puglia Christmas | love our Christmas gift guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/11/05/puglia-christmas/) - A Very Puglia Christmas | Christmas gifts from Puglia 🎄 Bring good tidings, enjoy a very Puglia Christmas with a festive gift from Puglia this holiday season. It’s the thought that counts and a gift from Puglia goes a long way. From premium olive oils and bold wines to handcrafted ceramics, small-batch food products and
- [Authentic Food Tourism in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/06/06/authentic-food-tourism-in-puglia/) - Visiting Puglia for an authentic cooking experience? Then read on. Jumping on the bandwagon to take your money are the visiting curators - food pirates - who want to take you on a culinary journey with them, profit from your inexperience and offer something less than Puglia already has to give you. Authentic Puglia cooking
- [The Puglia Kitchen | comforting fave e cicoria](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/09/24/fave-cicoria/) - A staple of the Puglia Kitchen, broad bean purée made from dried broad beans served with bitter, seasonal greens. Soulful, traditional comfort food for autumn.
- [Spaghetti Assassina now one of Italy’s top 10 pasta recipes](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/17/spaghetti-assassina/) - Spaghetti all’assassina from Bari, Puglia becomes one of Italy’s top 10 Italian recipes for the first time. Cook spaghetti assassina at home with our recipe.
- [From the Puglia Kitchen with love | finger on the pulses](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/13/peasant-lentils/) - There’s no need to wait until New Year to cook lentils in the Puglia Kitchen. As evenings draw in, we turn to warming, comforting ingredients. A moreish recipe.
- [The Puglia Kitchen | Melanzane ripiene](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/11/stuffed-aubergine/) - Stuffed aubergine (eggplant), is a popular summer dish cooked at home. Left to cool completely it becomes another popular picnic plate for the beach!
- [The Puglia Kitchen | Spaghetti alle Vongole](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/09/01/spaghetti-alle-vongole/) - Our recipe for spaghetti alle vongole, a dish that captures the essence of our summer. Light and fresh flavours make it ideal for hot days and balmy nights.
- [The Puglia Kitchen | spaghetti frittata fantastic](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/05/spaghetti-frittata/) - Using leftovers and served like slices of pizza, spaghetti frittata has its origins here in Southern Italy where it is made to eat picnic style at the beach.
- [The Puglia Kitchen | rigatoni alle zucchine](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/09/27/rigatoni-zucchine/) - Our Puglia Kitchen recipe for rigatoni with courgette, a quick and easy pasta dish that is perfect for summer.
- [The Puglia Kitchen | full on summer starter, zucchine alla poverella](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/04/zucchine/) - A seasonal dish that speaks of summer, when we have a glut of zucchine and eat outdoors with friends around the table, serving ourselves from big sharing plates
- [Love Puglia, Eat Puglia | Polpo in umido (recipe)](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/08/31/polpo-in-umido/) - Polpo in Umido is not just a dish; it's a representation of Puglia's identity, history, and connection to the sea. Cooking this dish at home is the equivalent of taking a gastronomic journey through the charming coastal towns and rustic landscapes of Puglia, making it a culinary adventure worth embarking upon for any food enthusiast.
- [The Puglia Kitchen | carciofi sott'olio - preserved artichokes](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/03/artichokes/) - Preserved artichokes with garlic and mint Artichokes - or carciofi - are as common a sight in the fields that surround us as they are on the Puglia Kitchen table in their various forms: preserved, stuffed or braised. Stacks of spiky artichokes appearing in the daily market stalls are another sure sign of seasonality, telling
- [Matera in Puglia | call for referendum](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/13/matera-in-puglia-call-for-referendum/) - A proposal to call a popular referendum that would see Matera become part of Puglia has been made. Matera is the jewel of the neighbouring Basilicata region, though its proximity to Bari often results in travel guides and writers referencing Matera as part of Puglia. This is not the first time such a call has
- [Embracing A Zesty Tradition: Love Limoncello Made From Puglia's Garden Lemons](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/05/19/limoncello/) - The lush gardens of Puglia yield an abundance of lemons, prized for vibrant flavour and fragrance. In this fertile land the art of making limoncello thrives
- [Boomtown Ostuni: A Rising Star in Global Tourism](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/07/08/boomtown-ostuni/) - With Ostuni experiencing a significant surge in international tourism and in the sights of the world's major hospitality groups, Puglia continues to shine.
- [Must Eat Puglia | 20 of Puglia’s Best Dishes ](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2022/10/11/puglias-best-dishes/) - Puglia is one of Italy’s top foodie destinations. These are the must eat dishes that best represent Puglia’s authentic regional cuisine.
- [The International Assassina Academy | Bringing Spaghetti all’Assassina to the World](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/06/17/international-assassina/) - Spaghetti all’assassina with ‘nduja for a Bari Calabria crossover. Old Bay Seasoning for our East Coast USA version and for the UK, tomato masala assassina.
- [Savelletri: Puglia’s Playground for the Rich and Famous](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/06/07/savelletri/) - Puglia’s playground for the rich and famous has a chilled, laid-back feel of a fishing village done good. Reasonably priced restaurants trump nearby beaches!
- [Puglia to host G7 Leaders’ Summit in June 2024](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/05/15/g7-puglia/) - LATEST UPDATES | As Puglia prepares to host the G7 Leaders’ Summit in June 2024 expect disruption affecting Savelletri, Monopoli, Brindisi restricted red zone.
- [Fascist Era Graffiti Delays Ostuni's “Piccadilly Circus” Billboard Screens](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/04/01/ostuni-piccadilly-circus-billboard/) - Ostuni’s “Piccadilly Circus” style billboard, the latest London of la città bianca’s London inspired tourist projects is delayed by Italian Ministry of Culture
- [Bursting the beautiful south | Exploding Tomatoes and Other Stories](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/05/22/exploding-tomatoes/) - Sophie Grigson savours Southern Italy’s Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria regions with Exploding Tomatoes and other dishes from the beautiful south of Italy.
- [Insider Puglia | Love Puglia’s Top 2024 Travel Trends Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/01/02/puglia-2024-travel-trends/) - From home cooking, pizzica nights and visiting less well-known destinations, these trending insider tips and experiences will add value to your Puglia vacation.
- [Unlocking Authentic Puglia Will Maximise Your Vacation Experience](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2024/01/01/authentic-puglia/) - For a value added vacation the Puglia Guys bring you their authentic connections, unique perspectives and insider travel tips to experience life like a local.
- ["La Pausa" in Puglia: A Unique Cultural Experience](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/07/05/la-pausa/) - Embrace the local concept of "la pausa." A cultural practice that is part of Puglia’s authentic charm and daily life yet takes many visitors by surprise!
- [Where is Puglia’s Best Pizza?](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2022/12/22/puglias-best-pizza/) - Discover Puglia’s best pizza as its pizza evolution continues. For the 3rd year Puglia’s has two of Italy’s top 50 pizzerias, including one in Italy’s top 25.
- [How to Explore Matera | Sassi Walking Guide](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/05/12/matera-walking-guide/) - Navigating the winding alleys and different levels of Matera’s Sassi can be confusing. Our walking guide will keep you on track.
- [Surviving Italy’s Caronte Heat Storm: Top Tips to Stay Cool And Enjoy Your Summer](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/07/17/caronte-heatwave/) - Caronte is the 2nd heat wave to hit Italy within a week bringing a severe heat storm that will engulf the whole of Italy and new record heat temperatures
- [Love Puglia in May | Reflections on Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/05/30/love-puglia-in-may-reflections-on-puglia/) - May was a great month to visit Puglia. The tourist season had begun, but the key attractions were not too congested. A guest contribution by Claire from Glasgow
- [The Puglia Guys City Guides](https://www.pugliaguys.com/2022/10/07/the-puglia-guys-city-guides/) - Local city guides listing Puglia’s most popular destinations with listings for the best restaurants and bars, what to do and where to stay.

## Pages

- [A Puglia Guide | Top Destinations](https://www.pugliaguys.com/) - Discover authentic Puglia — what to do, where to eat, and how to travel smarter. The Puglia Guide with real advice from people who live here. No ads. No promos.
- [Find the best base for vacation in Puglia](https://www.pugliaguys.com/where-to-base-yourself/) - Where to stay in Puglia? Find the best base with our insider guide to the best bases for exploring Puglia’s beaches, hilltowns, and authentic southern Italy.
- [Puglia by food](https://www.pugliaguys.com/puglia-by-food/) - Enjoy Puglia by food. A virtual foodie tour across our region with restaurant and home cooked dishes as your guide.
- [The Puglia Kitchen Recipes](https://www.pugliaguys.com/puglia-kitchen-recipes/) - The Puglia Kitchen Recipes. Authentic recipes honouring Puglia’s tradition of la cucina povera cooked by the Puglia Guys, home of Puglia’s best recipes and food
- [Puglia by beach | beach guides](https://www.pugliaguys.com/puglia-by-beach/) - Local guides to Puglia’s best and most popular beaches. From Gargano to Salento, Puglia has some of Italy’s best beaches.

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