The Apulian coast, from north to south, from the Gargano Promontory to Capo di Leuca offers unique and unmissable scenery all to be admired. 860 km of breathtaking panoramas and naturalistic landscapes peculiar to the Mediterranean maquis dive into the crystal blue Apulian sea kissing the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The variety of unique atmospheres present along the Apulian coast conquers all, even the most demanding tourists. In fact, there are stretches of coastline equipped to accommodate entire families, romantic stretches for lovers seeking privacy and absolute relaxation, and finally sheer cliffs overlooking the sea for the more adventurous in search of exhilarating vacations.
Taking a virtual tour, starting from the north are the slopes of the Gargano, an extensive coastline that is mostly rocky and jagged with inlets and caves that overlook coves with a clear sea. Indeed, in this area we find beaches such as Vieste and Peschici. The unmissable stops along this stretch of the Apulian coast are the charming resorts of Pizzomunno and Pugnochiuso.
Descending toward the tip of Puglia's heel is Margherita di Savoia, famous for its Salt Pans, the largest in Europe, an ideal place to admire and photograph exciting sunsets.
Even further south of the Apulian coast is the coastal stretch of the province of Barletta, Andria, Trani. Visiting this area of Apulia, offers the possibility of even day trips to experience unforgettable days and get to know the true essence of the Apulian territory. Architectural monuments such as the Cathedral of the Sea in Trani, the Castel del Monte, join the Murgia National Park. Learning the art of cheese making, savoring and tasting delicacies such as Burrata di Andria, orecchiette pugliesi, and panzerotti are just some of the things you can do in this inland area of the Apulian coast.
It continues along the Bari coast where a number of unique places to visit cluster together, washed by the Adriatic Sea such as San Vito, Monopoli, Polignano a mare, the enchanting city "nel blu dipinto di blu" as the famous Domenico Modugno sang, and finally Torre Canne.
Passing through Ostuni and reaching Brindisi and Lecce rocky coasts alternate with wide unspoiled beaches with small villages that hide ancient charm. In this area there are seaside resorts such as Santa Cesarea, Castro and Porto Badisco. Just in the latter not to be missed is the Grotta dei Cervi. Further south, the stretch of Apulian coastline sees a succession of wide beaches such as Torre dell'Orso with its faraglioni "the two sisters," the Alimini Lakes with the wonderful Baia dei Turchi. For those who love to dive not to be missed is the rocky Apulian stretch of coastline from the small harbor of Sant'Andrea to the Grotta della Poesia.
The Apulian Salento coastline continues with the southernmost stretch of the heel of Italy where Santa Maria di Leuca is located called De Finibus Terrae the sea of extreme clarity is shown among cliffs and numerous small coves and a multitude of caves such as La Zinzulusa, Grotta delle Tre Porte and Grotta Ciolo that offer visitors indescribable views with their millennia-old conformations carved by erosion into the rock. Don't miss La Serra, a natural pool along the Apulian coast precisely in Tricase.
Going up the stretch of Ionian coast instead, one comes across the very famous Maldives of Salento and its namesake beach, until reaching stretches of fine beaches such as those of Posto Vecchio (blue flag), Punta della Suina or Baia Verde near the famous city of Gallipoli, an ideal location for those who on vacation are also looking for fun with aperitifs on the beach at sunset and DJ sets.
