OrangeSmile Tours Best destinations around the world - Travel Guide
Apulia

City break in Apulia. Active leisure ideas for Apulia - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Lecce Puglia is famous for its beautiful beaches and picturesque resorts that will be ideal places for family vacations. Fans of beach holidays have to visit Gargano region, where popular resorts are situated. Vieste features the most amazing and well-equipped beaches. Close to the coast loom high limestone cliffs, so the former is a continuous series of cozy and peaceful grottos.
The national cuisine of Puglia is very simple, but no less interesting and attractive. They produce one of the best olive oils in the world; it is an indispensable component of almost all … Open
Marina di Andrano also offers a relaxing rest on the beach, but it’s good for an active pastime too. Apart from the picturesque coast, the town features incredibly beautiful natural objects, including extensive parkland and woodland. The most popular beach of the resort is Zona Grotta Verde featuring an important natural landmark, one of the many karst caves.
Castrignano del Capo attracts tourists, which prefer to relax away from big noisy cities. It has a decent selection of leisure trails for hiking, where you can appreciate the beauty and variety of natural attractions. There is also a famous spa resort, Santa Cesare Terme, in Puglia. It was founded next to healing springs that have being attracting travelers to this area for more than one hundred years. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Craft and culinary traditions form a great part of Puglia region's culture. During their vacations, travelers can witness the most unusual festivals and events that differ much from events … Open
Many tourists prefer shopping as an addition to scenic walks and relaxing on the beach. In addition to modern shopping centers, cities of Puglia have great markets where you can buy amazing handicrafts and souvenirs. Every first Sunday of the month, there is an antique market in Gallipoli; many travelers treat it as a museum.
 Vieste, Gargano In August, there are great craft markets in Alberobello and Grumo Appula. In May, there is an awesome flower market in Lecce. Travelers resting in Brindisi are sure to visit the market located on ​​Theresa Square. There you can buy antiques and handicrafts at the most attractive prices. One of the best craft markets of Puglia located in Acquarica del Capo; it works in May during one of the local festivals.
Apulia - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

City tours, excursions and tickets in Apulia and surroundings

Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Apulia
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Alta Murgia' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Lucano-Val d’Agri-Lagonegrese' , 113.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale del Pollino' , 125.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gargano' , 151.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Apulia
♥   Amusement park 'Zoosafari Fasanolandia' Fasano, 20.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Felifonte' Castellaneta, 22.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Miragica' Molfetta, 65.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Apulia
♥   Restaurant 'Trullo d’Oro' ALBEROBELLO. Type - Regional cuisine. 11.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria del Poeta' ALBEROBELLO. Type - Regional cuisine. 12 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Trattoria Pugliese' Gioia del Colle. Type - Apulian|Regional cuisine. 15.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria del Borgo Antico' Gioia del Colle. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Menelao a Santa Chiara' Turi. Type - Creative. 15.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Apulia from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Grotta Palazzese Restaurant

From the series “The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World”
The most famous cave restaurant in the world is located in the tiny Italian town of Polignano-a-Mare. Grotta Palazzese is characterized by the incredibly splendid and refined decor. The restaurant is located in fairytale beautiful natural terrain, not far from the coast. His interior was decorated in a spacious limestone cave. For the opening of the restaurant were the large wooden terraces in the grotto equipped, on the later the tables were set up. Today Grotta Palazzese is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Italy. … Read further

Alberobello

From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
Those who want to visit the most Italian town in Italy, have to go to Alberobello. Here, you can see one of the most remarkable architectural sights of the country. That’s a complex of miniature houses, trulli. These stone houses with conical roofs were constructed more than 700 years ago. Some of them are unchanged since times, when they were built. For hundreds of years, a small town has managed to preserve the unique spirit of provincial Italy. The picturesque town is always filled with sunlight and shining smiles of local people. … Read further
Car rental on OrangeSmile.com Rentals in Apulia

Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy

New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this

26.04.2024

Photogallery of picturesque Apulia

Search for active leisure and attraction spots on Apulia map

Address/Sight name City/Region Country Within radius, km
 Types of touristic objects to search for
Hotels & Car rental
Carhire locations
0 star
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Touristic places
Art galleries
Churches/Temples
Museums
Castles/Palaces
Monuments
Touristic areas
Sightseeings
Attractions
Attraction parks
Casino
Theaters/Cinema
Disco/Clubs
Parks
Zoo
Aqua parks
Transport
Airports
Train stations
Bus stations
Metro
Parkings
Fuel stations
Ports/Ferries
Open the list of object types
Health/Sport
Open the list of object types
Food/Money
Open the list of object types
Shopping
Open the list of object types
Beauty/Medicine
Open the list of object types
City services
Open the list of object types
Useful services

City break ideas for neighbours of Apulia

Guide to your best city break in Apulia - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Apulia - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Apulia?' disappears immediately.
OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
Head office
Weegschaalstraat 3, Eindhoven
5632 CW, The Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018