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We're getting married in Puglia for a reason. It has everything that we love about Italy - ancient history, insane food, rolling vineyards and lush coastline - but it remains rustic and relaxed. If you can, try and take some time around the festivities to explore. Here are some of our favourite spots so fill (the heels) of your boots...
MATERA blew our tiny minds... and tastebuds. It's a UNESCO heritage site with human settlements from the Palaeolithic period, hence its claim to be the third oldest city in the world. Up until the 1950's, people still lived in caves carved into the cliffside! We got all kinds of lost walking around the maze of streets finding hidden churches, bars and restaurants. One of our favourites is La Gattabuia - ask for the local delicacy of pasta with dried red peppers. Matera has featured in movies including The Passion of the Christ (as Jerusalem) and the Bond film, No Time To Die. Hopefully you have time to visit.
POLIGNANO A MARE is unmistakable for its iconic pebble beach nestled right in heart of town - Lama Monachile. The beach cuts the cliff in two and either side you can eat in ultra-Instagrammable (but spenny) cave restaurants or try your hand at diving. Red Bull even hold their cliff diving world series final here, so don't forget the Speedos. The founding of the town has been debated throughout history with - amongst others - Julius Caesar and Dionysius II of Syracuse laying claim.
Tranquillo guys...
LECCE - in the Salento region - is often referred to as 'the Florence of the South' due to its impressive Baroque architecture and cultural influence in Puglia throughout the centuries. Honestly, we were just as impressed by the cool AF spritz bars (amirite). If you're looking for a nice spot to eat, we recommend a local's favourite, Osteria Da Anguilino. Make sure to order the orecchiette or fava bean puree - both dishes
typical of Puglia.
LOCOROTONDO is a slightly smaller town but no less worth a visit. Typical of Puglia, it sits on a hill with amazing views and has winding cobbled streets that are made for bimbling around with an espresso/gelato/birra (delete as appropriate). Food-wise, you're spoilt for choice - we had a wicked pizza at Casa Pinto. Shout out to the owner who gave us all a lift home when we couldn't find a taxi. That's the Puglian way!
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ALBEROBELLO is famous for its trulli's - the pointy little houses built so they could be easily dismantled to avoid high property tax rates in the 19th century. Cost of living hey? You'll see them dotted all around Puglia but in Alberobello they're the main act. We'll be doing our welcome drinks here on Thursday (venue TBC) but if you visit separately, we'd highly reccommend trying the town's infamous Pasqualino sandwich which has tuna fish, capers, salami and cheese. Really. Or hit up a restaurant called Sintesi which does a thick Primitvo grappa served ice-cold which we nicknamed 'blood'. Because we're cool and edgy.
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