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Thinking about visiting Puglia? Here are 101 reasons why you should explore this fascinating region. While we have already shared 5 reasons to head to Puglia, the folks @PugliaShop mentioned there are way more than 5 reasons and together with others they had reached out too, they came up with this list. So no more excuses…and start planning that trip to Puglia!
There are actually 98 reasons and if you have visited Puglia, we’d love for you to share 3 reasons to visit the region in the comments below.
1,400 KG river of #almonds drying! Been a busy & tiring 3 days but really satisfying! #weareinpuglia #puglia #foodie pic.twitter.com/oORa98iBnH
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) August 31, 2014
Makin' summer #salsa! pic.twitter.com/Z5ElmhTxZw For anyone looking for a taste of #Puglia from outside Italy, be sure to follow @pugliashop.
— Espressino Travel (@EspressinoTrav) August 5, 2014
San Vito Castle amazing with the backdrop of the clear blue sky #glad #weareinpuglia pic.twitter.com/H4gGl16kmm
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) July 20, 2014
Amazing locally grown cherries feeling lucky living in #puglia #weareinpuglia #pugliafood #localfoodweek #freshisbest pic.twitter.com/gkSrgURUdd
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) June 3, 2014
PACCHERI CON CIME DI RAPE
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#ricette #food pic.twitter.com/AM96jKcmU5
— trovaricetta.com (@trovaricetta) May 3, 2014
Black rice risotto with fresh artichokes! Looks a little odd but tasted amazing Glad #WeAreinPuglia #pugliafood #rice pic.twitter.com/SgZzkieWzq
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 27, 2014
Stunning @pugliashop: Bongiorno! Good morning! #92 sunrises! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/kMw3bdr4hW
— BrowsingItaly (@BrowsingItaly) April 4, 2014
Happy San Giuseppe Father's Day here everyone eats #91 Zeppole fried & filled with cream! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/Ybmja7wzMg
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 19, 2014
Thx @barbaraLanapoli #90 #pastadimandorle almond biscuits must have! Soft chewy sweet bliss http://t.co/eTViIVXSHk @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
Thx @SquicityInfo #89 #cimedirapa find it everywhere in #puglia can be used in many dishes! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/ig4OQB6Qe4
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
Thx @TourNelSud #88 #friselle toasted bread typical Salento normally served with toms & oil http://t.co/uLj3ARTNB5 @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
Thx @fabioingrosso #87 #torrelapillo must visit! Water is shallow for 500m, clean & warm! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly http://t.co/CZwr5qIDcu
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
Thx @LuxItalianTours #86 Cavatelli normally with seafood great pasta served over #Puglia #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/e9cPoNP1I9
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
thx @marinifab #85 Masserie farmhouses #puglia is full of examples either restored or not! pic.twitter.com/Y0syn30iFC #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
#84 Anguria or watermelon driving round you will see them growing but also trucks full with them for sale! #summer @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
#83 homemade liqueurs when entering any home in #puglia yo may be offered any liqueurs nut, chocolate, coffee etc @browsingitaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
#82 Cozze, riso e patate amazing combination which sounds like it will not work but when eaten it is perfect! @BrowsingItaly #Puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
Thx @83saretta #81 reason to visit #puglia Gargano for its sea, national park & views #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/kYWvjxpNzk
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 13, 2014
#80 Rustico! Eaten at any time of the day! Savory pastry filled with mozzarella, bechamel sauce & tomatoes amazing @BrowsingItaly #Puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#79 Melanzane ripiene aubergines hollowed out & filled with meat, breadcrumbs, cheese and passata then in oven. @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#78 Grotte Di Castellana! Remarkable cave system which are one of the most famous caves in Italy. Open all year! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#77 Carnevale di Putignano a must if over in Feb. Amazing floats, masks & spotting who they are supposed to be! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#76 Signore di Bari Vecchia making orecchiette! In a street in the centre Bari you can watch the pasta being made! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#75 Castel del Monte built in a octagonal prism with 8 towers. Most famous sights in #puglia & on the 1 cent coin @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#74 visit San Giovanni Rotondo where Padre Pio lived for 52 years. Very important pilgrimage site for Catholics. @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
#73 Frittura di pesce! Fried battered fish! Fresh fish crunchy on the outside a moist on the inside heaven! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 8, 2014
Thx @salentowebtv #72 fave e cicorie (bean pure & chicory) good comfort food Buon appetito! http://t.co/68qfS7YbBE @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
#71 Capocollo di Martina Franca neck meat from pigs from Valle d'Itria perfect eaten sliced @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/IVfibRGip1
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
@pcorriero #70 Kind people. If asking directions, struggling in Italian or anything else you will find kindness @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
#69 Frantoio (Olive press) Must visit to experience how olive oil is made from olive to oil @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/0MBfjNyYTy
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
Thx @ThinkVillas #68 Rental Villas Some of the best in Italy! Puglia has a great selection http://t.co/Zvr5mp3hSt #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 3, 2014
Thx @luxurypuglia #67 #easter v.important in #puglia! Processions, colomba (dove) cake & exchange olive branches @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
#66 Oria a must if in #puglia medieval town, the castle, cathedral and the Palio the medieval games in August @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
#65 #Brodo (broth) A Sat favorite in #puglia with meat or veg great in the winter eaten with any small shape pasta @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
Thx @luxurypuglia #64 buying property in #puglia best way to integrate into Puglia life! http://t.co/ulBBdZFOnc @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
#63 Grottaglie amazing town famous for handmade ceramics! A must if visiting #Puglia @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/C23dBE6jin
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
Thx @salentowebtv #puglia101 #62 Ciceri e tria broth dish with chickpeas 1/3 pasta is fried @BrowsingItaly @Lecce2019 http://t.co/6q7i5E5VCW
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 5, 2014
Thx @EspressinoTrav @salentowebtv #61 Pasticciotti Leccese! Filled with cream perfect! http://t.co/tDXY0BR8qP @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 3, 2014
#60 Sugo eaten by almost every home in #puglia on Sunday. A mix of meats to make the sauce! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/tmLl7rIbvs
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 3, 2014
#59 Chiacchiere! Eaten before lent. Deep fried pastry with icing sugar. Who needs pancakes! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/kZp9xpCZNF
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 3, 2014
#58 Bombette! Pork wraps can be filled with sausage meat, ham & cheese, breaded, spicy etc. @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/D4sx10nPrC
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 3, 2014
#57 Polpette or meatballs Sunday must in every house in #puglia. Served fried or in sugo! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/5W7J7WoQDL
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 1, 2014
#56 reason to visit #puglia Music @Negramaro great live. @CarrisiAlbano @ManuDolcenera @EmmaMarrone @TarantaTweet @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 1, 2014
#55 5 litre Damigiana! A must buying v good #wine by the litre from petrol style pumps! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/C4RNHSLUQj
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 1, 2014
#54 Churches! No matter what religion you follow, if you visit #puglia walk into the churches amazing buildings! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 1, 2014
#53 Spring! Today is the first day of spring! Blossom, better weather & nearly summer! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/ux7A7fLXhR
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) March 1, 2014
#52 Fresh Fish! #Puglia is surrounded by sea and we have the best fishermen and fish! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/teqvJuyKra
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 28, 2014
#51 The Sun which shines here approx 300 days a year! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly photo taken today! pic.twitter.com/UgndgxvsT3
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 28, 2014
#50 Dried Figs from San Michele Sal. #Figs cut in 2 halves dried filled with #almonds, #lemon rind & wild #fennel. #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#49 Beautiful Santa Maria di Leuca is the furthest point south in #Puglia where the #Adriatic & #Ionian Sea meet. #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#48 #Golf! #Puglia has very good courses. Acaya in Lecce, San Domenico @ Savalletri & Riva Dei Tessali Ginosa. #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#47 Cherries! Turi, Bari is 1 of the most important zones in Italy for cherry production. June is the harvest time #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#46 Mussels! Famously from Taranto mussels are eaten raw or cooked in a pepata di cozze with a white wine sauce. #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#45 Espressino like a small cappuccino. Half espresso and half steamed milk. In summer must try Espressino Freddo #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
Thx @pcorriero #44 Relaxed life! Everything stops btw 1-5pm! People work to live not live to work! #weareinpuglia #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
Thx @pcorriero #43 Hospitality is something woven into #puglia people! So friendly, welcoming & up for a good time #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#42 Seasonal food! Can be difficult to get used to but once you do it makes complete sense! Eat what is fresh! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 27, 2014
#41 Dry stone walls. All around #puglia are these handcrafted walls hard work but stunning #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/DWVSNJX7t3
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 25, 2014
#40 Alberobello the Trulli town! A must for any visit to #puglia UNESCO WH site foto today @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/lNZTCExZMQ
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 25, 2014
Thx @aimsgrace @Charming_Italy #39 Otranto a must with the long sea front, old town, the fortress and restaurants! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 25, 2014
@lulugrimes You have reminded me of another great reason to visit Puglia! #38 Ricotta forte! On the site soon! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 24, 2014
#37 Pizza I know pizza is from #naples but ours is good too! Definitely worth a visit @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/Rn88cZsvb1
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 24, 2014
#36 Cakes Go to any town on Sunday morn you will see people walking with boxes of cakes! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/jFSaKtYhPM
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 24, 2014
#35 Fresh #Ricotta! You have to try this when still warm amazing worth visiting for this! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/Lnx1j1GzuX
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 24, 2014
#34 Pomodori apessi this is the way to preserve tomatoes throughout the winter months! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/hjHL6dhJRm
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 24, 2014
#33 Puccia Leccese Puglia street food soft wood oven bun filled with meats veg or anything! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/EK3GIZzHCF
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 23, 2014
#32 @torreguaceto amazing nature reserve. Great beach, cycle paths, olive groves & wildlife #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/9NpD9uQy9h
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 23, 2014
#30 Fichi d'India (prickly pears) seen growing all around #puglia red, white and orange! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/rgIw58uewM
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 23, 2014
#30 The sea! Puglia has amazing coastline worth a visit just to see it. Foto taken just now @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/kHQfHy6szx
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 23, 2014
#29 Reason #Altamura bread! Most famous in Italy made in a oak wood oven is opened 5mins to creat the crust! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 22, 2014
#28 Reason to visit #puglia Ostuni Città Bianca (white city) amazing place visit small narrow streets & sea views! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 22, 2014
#27 reason to visit #puglia cloudless blue skies. A normal sight during most of the year! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/Bf38l9md4i
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 22, 2014
#26 Winter evenings by the fire! Roasting bread, meat or just for bellezza! Olive wood fires huge part of #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/qWFkkDbj69
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 20, 2014
Thx @EspressinoTrav #25 Caffè in ghiaccio (coffee with ice) best way to cool down in the hot summer #puglia101 @pcorriero @BrowsingItaly
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 20, 2014
#24 homemade #orecchiette, sugo with cacioricotta! Sunday meal for 99% of people in Puglia! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/rsk7Tspxp9
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 20, 2014
Thx @SimonFalvo #23 A sun set walk in delightful Locorotondo http://t.co/9RTk8dPyIq @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/OeblbhczoD
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 20, 2014
@elenaciprietti thx for pic! #22 Flowers in towns! Bougainvillea brightens tight streets! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/wJNyaqYRAt
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 20, 2014
@elenaciprietti Nice pic! #21 #Lecce & its baroque architecture aka Florence of the South #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/Gw87bg60mb
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 20, 2014
#20 Artichokes! Favourite for most people in Puglia used in antipasti & 1st or 2nd courses #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/el7qWAhGHN
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#18 Antipasti visit for this! Selection of local dishes (Tapas). Each town's is different #Puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/3aMYeSMnCs
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#18 Fried Baccala (cod fish) traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve but also all year round @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/IAt6e9Y1T0
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#17 Can't visit Puglia without eating orecchiette cime di rapa! The simple dishes are best! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/miyFVT0DiO
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#16 Limoncello No home is complete here without a bottle in the freezer! Must be Homemade! @BrowsingItaly #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/BWx6AVJXEp
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#15 and so far the most popular wine! Lots of different types & wineries to visit. #negroamaro #primitivo #fiano #susumaniello.. #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
@feeriaunique #14 Polignano a mare famous 4 ice cream, Domenico Modugno, restaurants & even @redbull cliff diving. @BrowsingItaly #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
@BeautifulPuglia #13 Cacioricotta from only sheep's milk or mix with cow's. Best grated on pasta dishes #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/gExkYmqbM7
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#12 Lampascioni are normally served as antipasti. Not onions but hyacinth bulbs & v good. #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/xck3oDFl0y
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
@trullozippo @BrowsingItaly Thank you! #11 Trulli cone shaped buildings where farmers would sleep. Now luxury properties and B&Bs #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 19, 2014
#10 Fresh Oranges! These are grown in Puglia & fresh from Oct until May! Juicy & leaves on! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/OfxbJRfloW
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 18, 2014
Thx @BrowsingItaly #8 Burrata has mozzarella shell filled with mozzarella pieces and whipped cream! Not low cal but incredible! #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 18, 2014
Reason #7 Olive Groves all really are beautiful some 100s of years old a must see! #puglia101 @BrowsingItaly pic.twitter.com/Fqsf3BrIeo
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 18, 2014
@BrowsingItaly #6 Extra Virgin Olive Oil we produce our own ZERO 100% Natural. Most important to life in #puglia101 pic.twitter.com/0VcvxifHX5
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 18, 2014
Thx @skimbaco @BrowsingItaly #5 Traditional Pizzica Tarantata Dancing visiting @TarantaTweet is a must if in #puglia in August #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 18, 2014
@Fedacbari @BrowsingItaly @luci560 @pugliaevents @FaiGiovaniBari #puglia101 #4 Espresso! We have great producers! pic.twitter.com/uBEuYKCvJ1
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 18, 2014
@Fedacbari @BrowsingItaly @luci560 @pugliaevents @FaiGiovaniBari #3 panzerotti with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella! #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 17, 2014
@Fedacbari @BrowsingItaly @luci560 @pugliaevents @FaiGiovaniBari #2 Ricci Sea Urchins eaten on the sea front with bread & wine #puglia101
— PugliaShopOnline.com (@pugliashop) February 17, 2014
@BrowsingItaly @pugliashop @luci560 @pugliaevents @FaiGiovaniBari reason #1: tasting our focaccia in #bari #101puglia
— FedAC Terra di Bari (@Fedacbari) February 17, 2014
