Otranto is a beautiful coastal town in Puglia, which is located in the the heel of Italy. It’s about 45km from the stunning historic city of Lecce, so is easy to do as a day trip if you’re staying in Lecce. In fact, we first visited Otranto when we were…
If you’re looking for a truly unique and historic place to stay in Puglia, stay in a masseria! A masseria is typically a fortified farmhouse, consisting of a number of stone or marble buildings, surrounded by a wall. Their origins can apparently be traced back to Roman times. In medieval…
We absolutely love visiting Sicily in Italy and have been many times. We’ve been to Cefalù and San Vito lo Capo twice and I’m often asked which is best. The answer is – visit both! But of course if you can only visit one, then hopefully this post with help…
Matera is probably the most unique place I’ve ever visited. It is absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring to visit a city that dates back to the Stone Age and is one of the oldest, continually inhabited cities in the world. I highly recommend a visit to Matera, the city of caves…
