Puglia's capital city has beach access, rich culture, history, and delicious food and wine — hence why it's my favorite spot to travel in Italy.

Travelers tend to visit Italy for its food, history, landscape and culture rather than its beaches. Sometimes, like in the Puglia region down in the country’s heel, all three come together magically.

In the sun-drenched Southern Italy and nestled against the Adriatic Sea lies Bari, Puglia’s vibrant capital. It’s a place where history and culture mix with the aromas of delicious cuisine and sea air ...

Bari is the largest city and the capital of the Puglia region in southern Italy. A captivating port city, Bari boasts charming buildings weathered by centuries of history, lively streets with ...

This sun-drenched southern region offers the best of Italy with fewer crowds—at least in the off-season. At a hotel like Le Alcove in Alberobello, you can sleep in a trullo, a cozy, cocoon-like ...

From secluded to buzzy, here are some of the best Italian beaches. Best tourist destination: Tropea, Calabria Underrated hidden gem: Cala delle Arene, Tremiti Islands Best for families: Follonica, ...