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Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Puglia is all charm, no crowd

May 02, 2025 03:42 PM IST

If Italy is shaped like a boot, Puglia sits at the heel. The little region packs a lot, and sees fewer tourists. So, each day is a new adventure

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Skip the obvious Italian sights for Polignano a Mare, where cream houses merge into the sea. (ADOBE STOCK)
Skip the obvious Italian sights for Polignano a Mare, where cream houses merge into the sea. (ADOBE STOCK)
Since Puglia is less famous, it is less crowded and also much cheaper to visit. (ADOBE STOCK)
Since Puglia is less famous, it is less crowded and also much cheaper to visit. (ADOBE STOCK)
Borgo Egnazia is a hotel that’s designed like a mock Puglian village.
Borgo Egnazia is a hotel that’s designed like a mock Puglian village.
The ancient city of Matera dates back to 10th millennium BC. The latest James Bond movie was shot here. (ADOBE STOCK)
The ancient city of Matera dates back to 10th millennium BC. The latest James Bond movie was shot here. (ADOBE STOCK)
The coastal town of Gallipoli offers seafood, with a side of history and local culture. (ADOBE STOCK)
The coastal town of Gallipoli offers seafood, with a side of history and local culture. (ADOBE STOCK)
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