Hotels in Apulia, Italy

Apulia is the heel of Italy's boot, with a Mediterranean climate that brings hot, dry summers perfect for swimming along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts (temps average 86°F/30°C in July), and mild winters (around 55°F/13°C) ideal for hiking in the Gargano National Park or touring the 1,500 trulli houses in Alberobello. The region splits into distinct areas: the Valle d'Itria for those cone-roofed stone huts and olive groves, the Salento peninsula for its 13th-century baroque churches in Lecce, and the Gargano promontory for its sandy beaches and the Umbra Forest. In summer, you can rent a kayak to explore the sea caves along the Polignano a Mare cliffs, while winter brings cheaper rates for olive oil tastings at family-run farms that produce 40% of Italy's olive oil.