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Salento in Puglia is an area steeped in culture and ancient traditions. This is particularly evident at Easter, where many rituals and customs, their origins rooted deeply in the past, still take place in the villages, countryside and sunny beaches…
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The locals know this and always try to explain to visitors that the secret of a perfect holidy in Salento is to know all the winds! In the morning, after a Salentine breakfast (hot espresso – or iced espresso in…
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One of the most enjoyable Puglia traditions, both to watch and to participate in, is the pizzica. This lively dance originated in the Salento peninsula and then spread through Puglia and Calabria. It is similar to the tarantella and involves…
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A short and rather unscientific poll of some friends who have never visited Puglia and only holiday in Tuscany has led to this post. There are a few myths about Puglia that need laying to rest! Myth 1: Nothing happens…
Read moreJamie Oliver in Puglia? Oh yes! You can never get enough Jamie Oliver we say. The Essex boy turned top chef is a well-known Italophile and his enthusiasm for Italian recipes is infectious. So we hope you enjoy this short…
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Carnival is almost upon us. Every year at around this time, the shops start filling up with extravagant-looking costumes in various sizes so even the tiniest tot can participate. There are streamers and masks, plastic swords and mouth-watering pastries with…
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Puglia leads the field in The Telegraph’s recently published Top 10 Beach Resorts for 2016. The heel of the boot, also known as Apulia, comes first on the list. It is described as having ” some of the best…
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