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Apulia

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Apulia (Italian: Puglia) is a region in southeastern Italy.

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Apulia (Puglia in Italian) is sometimes referred to as "the heel of Italy", in reference to the country's boot-like shape.

Fasano

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Bari Palese international airport has flights to international destination s including the UK, Belgium and Germany, also flights to Italian destinations including Milan and Rome.

From Brindisi airport there are flights to Switzerland and the UK as well as Italian destinations.

From the UK Ryanair[1] flies to Bari and Brindisi from Stansted in London.

British Airways also flies to Bari with a summer schedule.

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Train from Rome can take about 6 hours and is usually very packed. Don't forget to validate your ticket!

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There are many ferry companies providing service several times daily from Greece (i.e. Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Cephalonia, Zante, Patras) to Bari and Brindisi.

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Ferrovie del sud est offers train and bus serivce in the region.

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There are a lot of things to see in Puglia: Trulli in Alberobello, Old town in Bari, Trani, beaches in Monopoli.

You can also see the Castellana Grotte, Castel del Monte, the castle of Federick II, Polignano, Conversano, Martina Franca and Ostuni, the "white city".

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In July there's a typical music festival in Melpignano near Lecce where you hear the famous "Pizzica".

  • Stile Mediterraneo Cooking School in Puglia, Italy, Lecce, 3484514324, [2]. cookery classes in Lecce, wine tours in Puglia Italy  edit

Visit the Gargano National Park and the Tremiti islands.

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  • Masseria Salamina, pezze di Greco - Fasano, 080 4897307, [3]. beautiful Masseria near Fasano and Ostuni. Tipical apulian food. They produce extravergin olive oil. All the best apulian wines!! Fantastic!! 25-30€.  edit

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  • Masseria Salamina, Pezze di Greco - Fasano (ss 16 exit pezze di greco, before the little town of pezze di greco turn on the right after 500 mt you find the coloumn of the Masseria), 080 4897307, [4]. checkin: 12; checkout: 11. Masseria Salamina it's abeautiful building near Fasano, Ostuni and the valle d'itria. It's near the sea (5 km). Fantastic the Manor's rooms: all original old fornitures! 47,50 €.  edit
  • Torre Maizza, Contrada Coccaro - 72015 Savelletri di Fasano, Apulia, Italy., +39 080.482.78.38 - Fax +39 080.441.40.59. 5 star luxury spa resort in Fasano with wellness center, golf courses and swimming pool. Room rates from €279 up to €1200.  edit

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