The Berkeley Guides:
Berkeley Guide to Europe:
Italy:
Puglia
Puglia forms the heel of the Italian boot. The region's defining characteristic is its long stretch of coastline, extending for hundreds of kilometers along the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Puglia has a hot, semiarid climate and plenty of spectacular coastline. But Puglia isn't all beach; though little public transportation penetrates the mountains and trees in the interior, with a car the pristine wilderness is absolutely worth exploring. Puglia's largest and most important cities, Bari and Brindisi, are known for crime, congestion, and convenient ferry service to Greece. Don't skip Lecce, an important center of baroque architecture, or the small town of Otranto that feels more like Greece than Italy. Getting around Puglia can be tricky, but it's worth the time and the effort.
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