Head over heel
Seeking la dolce vita but without the crowds? Then head to Salento, in southern Puglia. With its local dialect, Griko, and unique gastronomic, cultural and religious traditions, it feels a world away from the polish (and hordes) of the north. Here are our highlights of the region.
Food, glorious food
The sun-soaked landscape and rich soil means Puglia is home to some of Italy’s best produce. Indeed, it is the producer of almost all, a bacterium that has threatened many of the area’s olive trees), as well as full-bodied red wines.
