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Hidden gems of Apulia: Italy's untold wonders

Discover the lesser-known treasures of Apulia, a region rich with history and natural splendor tucked away in Italy's heel. This collection invites you on a journey to explore ancient castles, pristine beaches, and enchanting olive groves that remain off the beaten path, offering an authentic taste of Italian culture and heritage.

Castello di Otranto
Castello di Otranto

Italy

Castle in Italy

Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte

Italy

Castle in Apulia, Italy

Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte

Andria, Italy

A unique octagonal castle built by Emperor Frederick II

Grotte di Castellana
Grotte di Castellana

Castellana Grotte, Italy

An extraordinary complex of underground caves with stunning formations

Otranto Castle
Otranto Castle

Otranto, Italy

A medieval fortress with a mysterious past overlooking the Adriatic Sea

Santa Cesarea Terme
Santa Cesarea Terme

Santa Cesarea Terme, Italy

A coastal town known for its thermal baths and Art Nouveau architecture

Specchia
Specchia

Specchia, Italy

One of the most beautiful villages in Italy encapsulating timeless beauty

Alberobello
Alberobello

Alberobello, Italy

The iconic town famed for its trulli houses, a symbol of Apulia

Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare, Italy

A picturesque seaside town perched atop limestone cliffs

Torre Guaceto
Torre Guaceto

Carovigno, Italy

A marine reserve with unspoiled nature and crystal-clear waters

Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano
Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano

Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy

A secluded monastery offering spiritual serenity amidst nature

Gravina in Puglia
Gravina in Puglia

Gravina in Puglia, Italy

Ancient town with a deep ravine and rock-hewn churches

Cisternino
Cisternino

Cisternino, Italy

Charming historic center renowned for white-washed buildings and cuisine

Vieste
Vieste

Vieste, Italy

A cliffside village known for the Pizzomunno monolith and sandy beaches

Lama Monachile
Lama Monachile

Polignano a Mare, Italy

Scenic beach cove bordered by rocky cliffs in Polignano a Mare

Dolmen di Bisceglie
Dolmen di Bisceglie

Bisceglie, Italy

Prehistoric megalithic tombs shrouded in ancient mystery

Riserva Naturale Statale Le Cesine
Riserva Naturale Statale Le Cesine

Vernole, Italy

Protected wetland oasis with diverse flora and fauna

Gallipoli Castle
Gallipoli Castle

Gallipoli, Italy

A fortress with a storied history facing the Ionian Sea

Castle of Monte Sant'Angelo
Castle of Monte Sant'Angelo

Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy

A historic castle and sanctuary high atop the Gargano Peninsula

Tavole Palatine
Tavole Palatine

Metaponto, Italy

Ancient Greek temple ruins dedicated to the goddess Hera

Santa Maria al Bagno Beach
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach

Nardò, Italy

Quaint and serene beach near Nardò with crystalline waters

Oasi WWF Le Cesine
Oasi WWF Le Cesine

Vernole, Italy

A WWF oasis offering walking tours to discover local wildlife

Crypt of Original Sin
Crypt of Original Sin

Matera, Italy

Cave church with remarkable frescoes dubbed 'Sistine Chapel' of rock churches

Palazzo De Mari
Palazzo De Mari

Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy

Historic palace in Acquaviva delle Fonti with a storied past

Porto Selvaggio
Porto Selvaggio

Nardò, Italy

Lush nature park with jagged cliffs and turquoise waters

Altamura Cathedral
Altamura Cathedral

Altamura, Italy

Impressive Romanesque cathedral known for its elaborate portal

Torre Colimena
Torre Colimena

Manduria, Italy

Coastal watchtower now serving as a symbol to the adjacent Salina dei Monaci reserve

Falesia di Castelmezzano
Falesia di Castelmezzano

Castelmezzano, Italy

Breathtaking cliffs offering hiking trails and dramatic views

Punta Prosciutto Beach
Punta Prosciutto Beach

Porto Cesareo, Italy

Remote and beautiful beach known for its powdery sand and clear water

MarTa Taranto Archaeological Museum
MarTa Taranto Archaeological Museum

Taranto, Italy

Museum boasting significant archaeological finds from Magna Graecia

Castello di Otranto Castle in Italy

Castello di Otranto
Castello di Otranto Castle in Italy
Castel del Monte Castle in Apulia, Italy

Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte Castle in Apulia, Italy
Castel del Monte A unique octagonal castle built by Emperor Frederick II

Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte A unique octagonal castle built by Emperor Frederick II
Grotte di Castellana An extraordinary complex of underground caves with stunning formations

Grotte di Castellana
Grotte di Castellana An extraordinary complex of underground caves with stunning formations
Otranto Castle A medieval fortress with a mysterious past overlooking the Adriatic Sea

Otranto Castle
Otranto Castle A medieval fortress with a mysterious past overlooking the Adriatic Sea
Santa Cesarea Terme A coastal town known for its thermal baths and Art Nouveau architecture

Santa Cesarea Terme
Santa Cesarea Terme A coastal town known for its thermal baths and Art Nouveau architecture
Specchia One of the most beautiful villages in Italy encapsulating timeless beauty

Specchia
Specchia One of the most beautiful villages in Italy encapsulating timeless beauty
Alberobello The iconic town famed for its trulli houses, a symbol of Apulia

Alberobello
Alberobello The iconic town famed for its trulli houses, a symbol of Apulia
Polignano a Mare A picturesque seaside town perched atop limestone cliffs

Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare A picturesque seaside town perched atop limestone cliffs
Torre Guaceto A marine reserve with unspoiled nature and crystal-clear waters

Torre Guaceto
Torre Guaceto A marine reserve with unspoiled nature and crystal-clear waters
Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano A secluded monastery offering spiritual serenity amidst nature

Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano
Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano A secluded monastery offering spiritual serenity amidst nature
Gravina in Puglia Ancient town with a deep ravine and rock-hewn churches

Gravina in Puglia
Gravina in Puglia Ancient town with a deep ravine and rock-hewn churches
Cisternino Charming historic center renowned for white-washed buildings and cuisine

Cisternino
Cisternino Charming historic center renowned for white-washed buildings and cuisine
Vieste A cliffside village known for the Pizzomunno monolith and sandy beaches

Vieste
Vieste A cliffside village known for the Pizzomunno monolith and sandy beaches
Lama Monachile Scenic beach cove bordered by rocky cliffs in Polignano a Mare

Lama Monachile
Lama Monachile Scenic beach cove bordered by rocky cliffs in Polignano a Mare
Dolmen di Bisceglie Prehistoric megalithic tombs shrouded in ancient mystery

Dolmen di Bisceglie
Dolmen di Bisceglie Prehistoric megalithic tombs shrouded in ancient mystery
Riserva Naturale Statale Le Cesine Protected wetland oasis with diverse flora and fauna

Riserva Naturale Statale Le Cesine
Riserva Naturale Statale Le Cesine Protected wetland oasis with diverse flora and fauna
Gallipoli Castle A fortress with a storied history facing the Ionian Sea

Gallipoli Castle
Gallipoli Castle A fortress with a storied history facing the Ionian Sea
Castle of Monte Sant'Angelo A historic castle and sanctuary high atop the Gargano Peninsula

Castle of Monte Sant'Angelo
Castle of Monte Sant'Angelo A historic castle and sanctuary high atop the Gargano Peninsula
Tavole Palatine Ancient Greek temple ruins dedicated to the goddess Hera

Tavole Palatine
Tavole Palatine Ancient Greek temple ruins dedicated to the goddess Hera
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach Quaint and serene beach near Nardò with crystalline waters

Santa Maria al Bagno Beach
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach Quaint and serene beach near Nardò with crystalline waters
Oasi WWF Le Cesine A WWF oasis offering walking tours to discover local wildlife

Oasi WWF Le Cesine
Oasi WWF Le Cesine A WWF oasis offering walking tours to discover local wildlife
Crypt of Original Sin Cave church with remarkable frescoes dubbed 'Sistine Chapel' of rock churches

Crypt of Original Sin
Crypt of Original Sin Cave church with remarkable frescoes dubbed 'Sistine Chapel' of rock churches
Palazzo De Mari Historic palace in Acquaviva delle Fonti with a storied past

Palazzo De Mari
Palazzo De Mari Historic palace in Acquaviva delle Fonti with a storied past
Porto Selvaggio Lush nature park with jagged cliffs and turquoise waters

Porto Selvaggio
Porto Selvaggio Lush nature park with jagged cliffs and turquoise waters
Altamura Cathedral Impressive Romanesque cathedral known for its elaborate portal

Altamura Cathedral
Altamura Cathedral Impressive Romanesque cathedral known for its elaborate portal
Torre Colimena Coastal watchtower now serving as a symbol to the adjacent Salina dei Monaci reserve

Torre Colimena
Torre Colimena Coastal watchtower now serving as a symbol to the adjacent Salina dei Monaci reserve
Falesia di Castelmezzano Breathtaking cliffs offering hiking trails and dramatic views

Falesia di Castelmezzano
Falesia di Castelmezzano Breathtaking cliffs offering hiking trails and dramatic views
Punta Prosciutto Beach Remote and beautiful beach known for its powdery sand and clear water

Punta Prosciutto Beach
Punta Prosciutto Beach Remote and beautiful beach known for its powdery sand and clear water
MarTa Taranto Archaeological Museum Museum boasting significant archaeological finds from Magna Graecia

MarTa Taranto Archaeological Museum
MarTa Taranto Archaeological Museum Museum boasting significant archaeological finds from Magna Graecia