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APULIA
uglia, the “heel” of Italy, is a vast land with a great wealth of beauty, for sea
lovers as well as for those who love art and beautiful cities and for those who
want to discover its history thanks to its traditions and folklore events. You
will be enchanted by the castles of Frederick II and the Baroque treasures,
by the Romanesque cathedrals and the rocky churches, witnesses of an arti-
stic route influenced by dominations and signorie (medieval authorities), with remains
and relics that make them important pilgrimage destinations. Immerse yourself in a
fabulous sea along 860 kilometers of coastline, from the Adriatic to the Ionian, with
sheer cliffs, long sandy beaches that recall those of the Caribbean and breathtaking
sunsets. Discover national parks and protected areas of great importance and for tho-
se wishing to practice sport and to pamper themselves, this is the place, with
hiking trails, bike and horseback routes, golf courses, spa resorts and water
sports. From the Gargano, known for its characteristic seaside towns and for
having the greenest area of the region with forests and Mediterranean shrub,
you pass through the Murgia and the trulli, to the Salento peninsula, with its
wild and unique nature and beautiful Baroque towns and beaches, which are
becoming increasingly popular with tourists from all over the world. An excel-
lent cuisine will allow you to sample dishes with a unique flavor, perhaps at one
of the many events that take place during the year, which will drag you into the
lively and unavoidable dance of the “pizzica”.