In its anglicised form, Puglia is pronounced ‘Pulia’, and in Italian, it’s known as Apulia.
Rent a small car as access to the area’s hill towns and interesting regional backroads can be narrow and winding.
Both gelato and granita (ice flavoured with fruit) are widely popular. Seasonal flavours include gelso (mulberry), and locals have adapted the Sicilian tradition of eating gelato in a brioche bun.
Some beaches can only be accessed by paying a fee to the beach club administering them. It usually costs around
€10 (NZ$17.50), but includes all-day access and changing rooms. Public changing facilities are rare, so pop into a cafe for a €1 (NZ$1.75) espresso, and get changed there.
Don’t expect to order pizza for lunch, as it is predominantly an evening meal after restaurants have…
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