You're in Italy, what's not to love?!

Luckily, the area you're travelling to (Puglia) is a gem. As with other parts of Italy, there's a bloody lovely mix of beaches, history and countryside nearby!

Notables (in order of what we liked during our visit):

1) Lecce (30 mins)

AKA 'The Florence of the South'. A beautiful city, well worth a visit for a wander round the old town and some food.

2) Alberobello (1 hr 30 mins)

UNESCO site known for its white walls and coned shaped rooves. Google it. You'll see

3) Matera (2.5 hrs away, closer to Bari)

A UNESCO world heritage site, the City of ‘stones and rock churches’. Matera is Italy’s oldest city. You will recognise it from the bike chase scene in the latest bond film ‘No Time to Die’.

3) Gallipoli (25 mins).

Old port town. Worth a walk round and some lunch there. After, head to one of the many nearby beaches.

4) Beaches (25 to 50 mins away)

There are loooooads of beaches nearby. Just google them. We were recommended a trip out to ‘Punta Prosciutto’; it was lovely (sandy beaches with beautiful clear water). Apparently, it’s busy during the summer, so head to the beach early to get a parking spot etc.

5) Bari (2 hours)

Nice city. Worth a visit if you’re nearby. The old town and walk along the harbour area is nice. In the old town there are famous Foccacia shops and places selling Orecchiette (small ear) pasta!

Other cities, towns and villages:

*have a Google of these too!*

- Corigliano d’Otranto (25 mins)

- Martano (30 mins)

- Melpignano (30 mins)

- Otranto (45 mins)

- Alberobello (1 hour 40 mins - looks ace!)

- Polignano a Mare (1 hour 45mins; nr Bari)

L&R