About Puglia

Overview of Puglia

The region of Puglia (or Apulia as many English know it) has the reputation as the garden of Italy. It’s fertile soil is responsible for 80% of all the Italian fruit and vegetables and 70% of Italian wines. Boasting 300 days of sunshine per year, this region is not only perfect for fantastic fruit and veg, but also for sun worshipping tourists. 

Puglia has been invaded by many, all of whom left their mark, making Puglia a fascinating place to visit. The architecture of the region has Roman, Greek and even North African influences.

Puglian cuisine

These invaders have also left their mark on the food of the region, making the Puglian cuisine some of the most varied and exciting in Europe. This means there are a multitude of fantastic restaurants available the length and breadth of Puglia and due to the cost of living being so low, the prices in the restaurants are on the whole very reasonable.

The Puglian architecture

The region is well known for the unique conical shaped buildings called Trulli, which are perculiar to Puglia and particularly the area around Don Giulio. Alberobello is 20 minutes drive from Don Giulio and is well worth a visit or two. This medieval village has over 1000 trulli and has completely embraced tourism. Strolling around it’s tiny, meandering streets you’ll meet not only its Italian inhabitants, but also German, Italian, Japanese, American and English tourists. This fascinating village has no equal anywhere in the world, even though the Japanese were so impressed with the place, they have built a cut down version back home in Japan.

Many English people are now buying property in Puglia due to the combination of reasonable property prices, cheap airfares, the fantastic climate, wonderful cuisine and friendly people. Whilst some areas are in danger of becoming English colonies (Ostuni has over sixty estate agents, many of which specialise in selling to the Brits), the area around Don Giulio is very much Italian. English isn’t generally spoken here, so bring your phrase book, they will love you for trying.