Archive for 'Apulia'

Potato and pizza sounds like a crazy combination, right? Yet, it is a classic recipe from Apulia, in the south of Italy. As it can be shaped and topped and refrigerated up to 12 hours before baking, it is also really handy to prepare for a tasty dinner or lunch when you know that you're going to be busy later. Just allow it to return to room temperature and you can pop it in the oven – it's really that simple. In fact, the whole recipe is fairly simple and easy to follow. Try it for yourself and then get a taste of the real thing on a sunny day during a holiday to Apulia. Find a luxury villa in Apulia and taste the delicious dishes the state has to offer while living it up in the lap of luxury.

Polignano a Mare is a town and comune on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, Apulia, perched atop a 20m limestone cliff, overlooking the azure of the Adriatic. The settlement of the area traces back to the 4th century BC when the city of Neapolis was founded by Greek settlers. During the Roman era, it grew in size and prosperity and now is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy. However, if you're looking for a holiday that offers stunning surroundings, a calm pace of life and wonderful beaches but also has an element of excitement going on as well, Polignano a Mare is just the town for you!

Gargano is a sub-region of the province of Foggia in Apulia in Italy. It is probably most well-known for its National Park and natural beauty. Like most of the south of Italy, it is comprised of rocky cliffs and azure seas but is especially lush due to the fact that the peninsula is partially covered by forestry.

This is made up of the remains of an ancient forest of beeches and oaks (the “Foresta Umbra” that was once part of the forestry which covered most of central Europe) as well as the Apennine deciduous montane forest.

La Notte della Taranta is an annual music festival held in Salento, Apulia (or Puglia) and is the largest music festival in Italy. Established in 1998, it has grown and grown into the event it is today which has a fantastic international reputation and draws huge crowds each year.

Events take place in a variety of locations in the municipalities of the province of Lecce from the 5th of August culminating in a giant closing concert in Melpignano on August 22nd .

If you’re searching for an Italian holiday destination that lies off the beaten tourist track then why not book a gorgeous villa rental in Porto Selvaggio in Apulia for a week or two!

Water lovers will be in paradise here as the intimate beach of Porto Selvaggio is crystal clear and further out, full of colourful marine life to observe in a scuba diving or snorkelling expedition!

Porto Selvaggio is an ideal spot to visit any time of year, especially if you wish to escape into the midst of nature.