- The Puglia wines producers produce 26 Doc wines
- The east coast of Salento is mainly rocky, while the west is flatter with sandy beaches
- From spring through the end of summer, try the local speciality, caffè in ghiaccio con latte di mandorle, an espresso with ice and almond milk
- Salento is one of the best wedding destination in Puglia
- La passeggiata is a must: leccesi love this gentle stroll through the main streets, mostly an afternoon and evening ritual
- In summer time, try for breakfast the fico d’India or prickly pear
- Frederick II, a patron of the arts, poetry and science and one of the most important rulers of the middle ages, had an evident love for Puglia
- The Salento lifestyle is perfect for your inner balance, peace of mind, zest for life and general well-being
- Pizzica is the traditional dance, a fast rhythmic dance done to the accompaniment of the tambourine and accordion
- The central Puglia towns, almost white buildings, are charming to explore and easy to drive from one to the other
- If you love photography, when in Lecce, be seduced by the abundance of exuberant baroque architecture (most of them smiling)
- The Barocco leccese developed in the seventeenth century under the Spanish domination
- In Summer time Salento is the coolest clubbing venue in Puglia: prepare to dance till sunrise
- Architects and Interior Designers love the Puglia sense of art and inspired by nature design
- Puglia is a a haven for the wine and food lover
- Italians love Salento because of its lifestyle, food&wine, architecture and oriental influences, resulting in a unique mix of east and west
- Every town and village has a yearly festa, so in summer there’s a choice of several to attend every night (check the summer calendar)
- Salento’s capital, Lecce, is a must. Stay in Lecce for a minimum of 3 nights
- Go south of Salento and discover also the smaller and less visited towns
- Take your time. No Rush: you’re in Puglia. Make it your mantra.
