Discover the trulli houses of Alberobello in Puglia
Webinar: Walking and Cycling Puglia
Hear Tali, one of UTracks' active travel experts, share everything you need to know about walking and cycling in
Puglia, one of Italy's most rewarding and underrated destinations. Drawing on her own firsthand experience, Tali covers what accommodation is really like, how to train for your trip, what to pack, what's included on a UTracks tour, the different itinerary options available, and more.
Whether you are considering a walking or cycling holiday in Puglia for the first time, weighing up self-guided versus small group options, or simply wondering what to expect day to day in the heel of Italy, this webinar provides practical and personal insight to help you plan with confidence.
About Walking and Cycling in Puglia
Puglia is one of Italy's great undiscovered corners - a sun-drenched region of whitewashed hilltop towns, ancient olive groves, red earth vineyards and a coastline that stretches along both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. While it may lack the tourist hordes of other Italian destinations, that is very much part of its appeal. This is Italy at its most authentic, and it is best explored on foot or by bike.
Days on the trail or in the saddle might include cycling through a patchwork of vineyards and groves punctuated by sandstone castles and quirky cone-roofed trulli, walking ancient paths along idyllic stretches of coastline, and wandering the cobbled backstreets of Lecce — the elegant Florence of the south — with a gelato in hand. Along the way you'll encounter Roman ruins, laidback fishing villages, beautiful medieval old towns and some of Italy's warmest and most welcoming people.
With luggage transfers and carefully selected accommodation arranged in advance, our Puglia trips allow you to focus entirely on the experience of the region. Whether you choose a self-guided journey at your own pace or a small group trip with an expert guide, walking and cycling in Puglia offers an unforgettable combination of natural beauty, rich history and outstanding local cuisine.
From the Valle d'Itria and the trulli of Alberobello to the baroque splendour of Lecce and the sea caves of Polignano a Mare, Puglia rewards travellers with a languid Mediterranean pace, unique landscapes and moments that are truly unforgettable.
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