How long should I spend exploring Puglia to really get the most out of it?

You'll want at least 7 days to properly experience what Puglia has to offer - that'll give you time to see the main spots like Bari Matera Valle d'Itria Lecce and the beautiful Salento coast. If you can stretch it to 10 or 11 days even better because then you can really dive into some hidden gems like the amazing Castellana Caves and spend evenings trying multi-course dinners in Lecce's historic center.

What local dishes should I definitely try and where's the best place to find them?

You've got to try orecchiette - these little ear-shaped pasta served with turnip tops are everywhere in Puglia especially in local spots around Bari and Lecce. The Pane di Altamura bread is something special too it's got this amazing crust and protected DOP status try it fresh from the bakeries in Altamura with some local olive oil. Burrata's another must-try it's this incredibly creamy mozzarella filled with stracciatella you'll find the best stuff from local cheesemakers in Andria and Putignano. For seafood head to coastal towns like Monopoli and Otranto where you can get super fresh catches done the traditional way - the mixed seafood fry or spaghetti with clams are absolutely delicious.

What are some lesser-known places worth checking out?

While everyone heads to Alberobello and Matera check out Trani - it's got this stunning 12th-century cathedral right on the seawall plus a fascinating Jewish quarter and lovely harbor. Ostuni's amazing too they call it the White City because of all these gorgeous whitewashed houses and the views of the Adriatic are incredible. Otranto's really special being Italy's easternmost point with this beautiful medieval center and a cathedral that's got this incredible mosaic floor plus there's this stunning Bauxite quarry lake nearby.

What local cultural experiences can I get involved in?

You can really immerse yourself in Puglian culture by staying at a masseria these traditional farmhouses where you'll learn about olive oil making and cooking. Taking a cooking class in Bari or Lecce is fantastic you'll learn to make proper orecchiette from local experts. The olive oil tours are fascinating some mills date back to Roman times and you'll see both ancient and modern production methods. Wine tastings are a must try the local Primitivo and Negroamaro varieties at places like Cantina Albea. And if you can catch a festival like the Festa di San Nicola in Bari or see some traditional pizzica e taranta dancing in Lecce you'll experience something really special.

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Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience
4.8 (78 traveler reviews)
"It was better than I had anticipated. A very relaxed way of discovering southern Puglia."
Julianne, traveled in May
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7 days
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Brindisi, Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli, Lecce,Alberobello,Ostuni,Maglie,Otranto+4 more
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4.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"The suggestions for the itinerary and the choice and quality of the accommodations were excellent."
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4.5 (30 traveler reviews)
"Our itinerary played out as described in the final time table."
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