Alberobello 2021 | guide and gallery
Think of Puglia and you will probably picture Alberobello’s trulli – as iconic as Polignano a Mare’s Lama Monachile – and just as likely to grace… Read More »Alberobello 2021 | guide and gallery
March 2021
Puglia’s best destinations you probably haven’t heard of | Grottaglie
Grottaglie is a must visit for design lovers who want to bring home some ceramics. The town has its own ceramic quarter where over 50… Read More »Puglia’s best destinations you probably haven’t heard of | Grottaglie
Gay Puglia | Pôr do Sol, Baia Verde, Gallipoli
Year on year, Puglia’s reputation as a gay holiday hotspot grows. Salento remains the focus for gay travellers. The beautiful and the “gifted” are found… Read More »Gay Puglia | Pôr do Sol, Baia Verde, Gallipoli
Porto Selvaggio, Nardò
Porto Selvaggio is a nature reserve filled with thick, pine forest, covering an area of 1100 hectares in the comune of Nardò. The main beach… Read More »Porto Selvaggio, Nardò
Italy’s second Covid19 Easter lockdown
From Monday 14 March at least half of Italy will enter total lockdown. The restrictions will remain in place until the Easter weekend, during which… Read More »Italy’s second Covid19 Easter lockdown
Puglia’s sagre food festivals
Sagre food festivals celebrate the Pugliese spirit. These communal feasts are vibrant, welcoming occasions. You will eat well, side by side with neighbours and with… Read More »Puglia’s sagre food festivals
Puglia | one of Europe’s top 5 gay holiday destinations
Our first hand experience tells us that you’re going to love Puglia in 2021. The salty hot summer and the salty hot Italian men, glistening… Read More »Puglia | one of Europe’s top 5 gay holiday destinations
Puglia | one of Europe’s top 5 gay holiday destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers
The Nomadic Boys have ranked Puglia as Europe’s 5th best gay holiday destination for LGBTQ+ travellers. With over 135k followers on Instagram and almost 80k… Read More »Puglia | one of Europe’s top 5 gay holiday destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers
Ask Big | Salento, lu sule, lu mare, lu ientu
We are often asked for travel advice and information by visitors and those planning trips to our region. If you have something to ask to… Read More »Ask Big | Salento, lu sule, lu mare, lu ientu
The BIG 2021 Podcast Guide to Polignano a Mare
Think of Puglia and you may well picture Polignano a Mare. It has one of the most iconic views of Puglia, often found on the… Read More »The BIG 2021 Podcast Guide to Polignano a Mare