Exploring Puglia
Fasano
Really lovely and walkable town with a lot of shops and great restaurants. Spots to check out: Come a Casa - panzerotti!! Corazón Tiffany Caffè - if you want an american breakfast for a change, ask for the salty breakfast :)
Locorotondo
Really beautiful town up high on a hill with views of the Itria Valley. A lot to do and see here! Would also be a fun town to stay in. Spots to check out: PUB & SUD Malteria Sírose - Azienda Agricola di Bufano Domenico
Polignano a Mare
Iconic town and beach in Puglia! Lama Monachile is free to the public, can be crowded and is rocky (bring shoes!!) if you don't mind that. The town itself is beautiful to walk around and stop for food and drinks with amazing views.
Monopoli
A lovely town with a lot to do and see! Restaurants, bars, shops, also has beaches outside of the historical area. Some beaches in the area: Cala Portavecchia Punta Cala Porto Rosso
Alberobello
Where you'll find all of the iconic Trulli houses! Definitely worth going to explore for the day.
Grotte di Castellana
Take a really cool tour of caves in Puglia! Not far from Alberobello, you can do both in the same day.
Piscine Romane
Marcella's favorite stumbled upon beach. Open to the public, find your own nook in ancient Roman bath ruins to hang out in. Water is super cold here but feels amazing! Go to Torre Cafè after for a great seaside lunch :)
Cala20
Really nice beach club with chairs and umbrellas to rent, with access to public beach
Ostuni
Beautiful town to visit for a day or stay in! We loved exploring the cobblestone corridors of the "White City" and watching the sunset over the Adriatic Sea. Spot to check out: Burro Café
Mola di Bari
Where Marcella's family is from :) Some of our favorite spots: Pan Bignè Panificio Pizzeria Angelo Pugliainbocca La Tortuga
Bari Vecchia
Historical area of Downtown Bari, where you can find the old nonna's making Orecchiette pasta on the streets.
Porto Cesareo Beach
Beautiful sandy beach with really clear and shallow water. Went paddle boating here and had a fun time :)
Lido Sabbia d'oro
Easy sandy beach to access with parking and good food/drink on site. Also was reasonably priced for umbrella and chairs!
Lido Ottagano
Really nice beach club with day bed options and great for swimming within the rocks
Lido Caicco
A bit of a drive from Fasano (1.5hr) but an incredible Lido at the most southern tip of Italy!
Tricase
We explored Spiaggia e Piscina Naturale di Marina Serra before coming to Tricase during sunset! We were so charmed by this lovely city and blown away by the incredible food and drink. Some of our favorite spots: Locanda Del Levante Bar Lemi: Cozze & Gin Du Sud - shopping