We, 2 couples are traveling from Sorrento to the Puglia region. We have 8 nights. I thought a train to Taranto then rent a car and drive from there. Should we rent an apartment for the 8 nights and take day trips or 2 and 3 nights in different towns? Lecce, Ostuni, Alberobello, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca are recommended places to visit. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Lorie
Posted by
Gaston, Oregon, USA
931 posts
IMHO Puglia is tooo big to see from just one location. You also did not tell us what time of year you would be visiting ( the beach towns are packed in July and August) We did two bases, but with eight days, three down south (around Lecce, a miniSiena/college town, a great base to explore all of the south), maybe two around Trani (nice seaside restaurants) and three somewhere on the Garagano peninsula (Vieste?) Add Matera, Gallopoli, and the Grotto Castelana to your list of "must sees". Check out some of the Masserias for a great place to stay. Vett lodging choices on Tripadvisor.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
You might consider someplace like Alberobello, Matera is only about an hour from there; then Lecce or Otranto and/or Vieste on the Gargano Peninsula.
Posted by
OP
east haven, ct
365 posts
What do you recommend for accommodations around Lecce, Alberobello, Otranto and Ostuni. B & B, hotel, villa?