Puglia luxury holiday villas

Escape to luxury holiday accommodation in a quietly captivating and unique corner of Italy

Tucked away in the heel of Italy, Puglia, also known as Apulia, has an unspoilt and fascinating attraction, off the beaten track...
Rent a country villa in Puglia and you'll find yourself in the heart of a peninsula region, with a stunning, rugged coastline never far away that's dotted with secret beaches and traditional fishing villages, while the countryside is a pretty patchwork of wooded hills, silvery olive and golden wheat fields.

Things to see and do in Puglia

Step out of your luxury Italian holiday villa to discover the historic towns and intriguing architecture of Puglia...

  • Gargano National Park: Follow hiking trails through ancient forests and drive spectacular coastal roads to fishing villages where you can enjoy some of Italy's finest seafood.
  • Castles and shrines: Visit the 'Sacred Grotto' where Archangel Michael is believed to have appeared at Monte Sant'Angelo and see the magnificent 13th century Castel del Monte near Andria.
  • Alberobello: Explore this extraordinary village featuring around 400 of the distinctive, conical Puglian Trulli buildings.
  • Lecce: Admire the incredibly ornate 'barrocco leccese' facades of churches and palaces as you stroll around this charming 'pink city'.

Tastes of Puglia

  • Oreccietta: Enjoy the 'little-ear' pasta with sauces using locally grown vegetables and smoked faggotini cheese.

Our regional team recommends

  • See the stunning mosaic floors of Ortanto Cathedral and the walls of St Catherine's Church in Galatina, covered in early Renaissance frescoes.

Nearest Airports

Bari. Average flight time = 4 hours.

Travel Tip

In April and May wild flowers are in bloom throughout the countryside, while forests and vineyards provide their own spectacular colours in autumn.