{"id":5748,"date":"2018-06-27T10:55:28","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T08:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&p=5748\/"},"modified":"2022-02-04T12:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T11:15:12","slug":"ultimate-motorhome-route-through-puglia","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/ultimate-motorhome-route-through-puglia\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate motorhome route through Puglia"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heel of Italy\u2019s boot, spectacular Puglia is where you can set out with your motorhome on a never-ending journey of discovery. You\u2019ll be amazed whichever road you take, thanks to the ocean panoramas, hills dotted with conical-roofed white houses, endless olive groves, meandering rivers, lagoons and extraordinary architecture. I happen to know the most spectacular route for a motorhome road trip through this province, which I\u2019ll be happy to share with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In particular, this trip involves visiting the many beautiful historic towns in the area. However, be sure to also stop off at the many fishing villages, unwind on a beach day, and lose yourself in the countryside. Take time to take in Puglia’s true beauty. You\u2019re sure to fall in love with it.<\/p>\n

<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Breath-taking coastline<\/h2>\n<h5>Start out in Vieste<\/h5>\n<p>Start the Puglia road trip properly by travelling to Vieste, a mediaeval town nestled on a rocky peak by the sea. Here you can stroll for hours through the many narrow streets in the town’s pedestrian area. However, it\u2019s the 30 km of coastline that\u2019s truly breath-taking. Driving down the coast here, you\u2019ll see a wealth of grottos, cliffs and small islands. The coves with white beaches contrasting with the light-blue ocean in particular will instantly give you that holiday feeling. Don’t forget to wander through the dark woodlands of Forest Umbra.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-vieste.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5614 size-full\" title=\"Vieste in Puglia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-vieste.jpg\" alt=\"Vieste\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-vieste.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-vieste-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Two for the price of one<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Vieste \u2013 Bari \u2013 190 km<\/h5>\n<p>After this, continue the journey to Puglia’s capital city \u2013 Bari. This port city is divided into two: a modern section teeming with shops, and the old city centre Bari Vecchia, which is where you want to be. Walk down the narrow streets with washing hanging out to dry overhead, taking the odd peak inside and seeing mothers making fresh pasta. Get lost in Bari, and you\u2019ll discover the most enchanting of places. Stroll around the many squares and beautiful churches, including the San Nicola Basilica.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra tip:<\/strong> During this route, stop off at the majestic Castel del Monte castle; an octagonal edifice built with unprecedented mathematical precision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"CampingCard ACSI\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campingcard.co.uk\/extra-information\/order-campingcard-acsi\/?aff=10869&utm_source=Blogs&utm_medium=Banners&utm_campaign=ACSI_web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EN-cca-banner-gif-2022-MPU.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Castel-del-monte.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Castel-del-monte.jpg\" alt=\"Castel del Monte castle\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Castel-del-monte.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Castel-del-monte-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Discover the \u2018trulli\u2019<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Bari \u2013 Alberobello & Locorotondo \u2013 60 km<\/h5>\n<p>Journey through the interior, through the renowned Valle d\u2019Itria valley. What makes this region so famous are the special <em>trulli<\/em> \u2013 white houses with conical roofs. The picturesque village of <a href=\"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/hidden-gems\/beautiful-alberobello-must-see-trulli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alberobello<\/a> is where you\u2019ll find thousands of these traditional dwellings. Their charming appearance is something you’ll never tire of. Slightly further along is Locorotondo; a village owing its name to its circular street plan. If you\u2019re here on a Friday, be sure to visit the local market. Not to be missed is the view from the Giardini Pubblici municipal park, a real treat for the eyes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-alberobello.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5601 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-alberobello.jpg\" alt=\"Trulli\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-alberobello.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-alberobello-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Promenading like a film star in Brindisi<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Locorotondo \u2013 Brindisi \u2013 50 km<\/h5>\n<p>Continue along the motorhome route to Brindisi, where the boulevard is the place to be. This is where you come to see and be seen. Watch the locals while you yourself promenade down the boulevard. Take a seat on the terrace of a cool bar and savour an espresso that is exactly as it should be. If you still feel like taking in some culture, Visit Santa Maria del Casale, an imposing church with exquisite frescoes.<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">On route to the \u2018Florence of the South\u2019<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Brindisi \u2013 Lecce \u2013 55 km<\/h5>\n<p>Lecce is a city brimming with splendid, Baroque-style buildings, fine monuments and endless narrow streets; also known as the \u2018Florence of the South\u2019. The city is the perfect place for exploring by bike, during which you\u2019ll pass by the most important places of interest, such as Porta Napoli, Piazza del Duormo, Centro Storico and Anfiteatro Romano. During your ride, don\u2019t forget to stop off for <em>pasticiotto leccese<\/em> (a custard-filled pastry). Lecce is the perfect place for staying around slightly longer, since there’s so much to see here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lecce.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lecce.jpg\" alt=\"Lecce\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lecce.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/lecce-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The tip of the heel<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Lecce \u2013 Otranto \u2013 45 km<\/h5>\n<p>Otranto is a historic town on the coast, and lies on the very end point of the boot’s heel. The most wonderful thing to see here is the special floor mosaic in Otranto’s cathedral.\u00a0 Neither will Castello Aragonese, a stout castle, escape your attention while wandering around here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra tip:<\/strong> If you’re driving this motorhome route between 5 and 8 July and you happen to be in Otranto, be sure not to miss Scorrano. This is when the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santadomenicascorrano.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Festa di Santa Domenica<\/a> is celebrated, with huge wooden scaffolds festooned with millions of lights. A feast for the eyes, where you can sample local dishes and watch fireworks as the evening comes to an end. This magically lit city is a true spectacle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/festa-di-santa-domenica.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5597 size-full\" title=\"Festa Di Santa Domenica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/festa-di-santa-domenica.jpg\" alt=\"Festa di Santa Domenica\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/festa-di-santa-domenica.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/festa-di-santa-domenica-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Jewel on a peninsula<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Otranto \u2013 Gallipoli \u2013 50 km<\/h5>\n<p>No road trip through Puglia is complete unless you\u2019ve seen Gallipoli, which can be reached by driving down the motorway from Otranto. However, you can also take the road along the amazing coastline. This might take longer, but the view is certainly more spectacular.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive in Gallipoli, you won\u2019t ever want to leave. The old centre lies on a small peninsular, connected to the mainland with a bridge. Around every corner you\u2019ll be astonished time and again by what you see, such as the fountain with a scene from Greek mythology, the 15th-century city walls, and the well-preserved Sant\u2019Agata cathedral. There’s even plenty to see underground, such as the subterranean olive presses. However beautiful this city is on land, be sure to also view it from a boat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget to try the local speciality, <em>la purpu a pignata<\/em>; a dish cooked in a terracotta pot with fresh octopus and vegetables. Tuck in!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Europe-app\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/extra-information\/acsi-europe-app\/?aff=10877&utm_source=Blogs&utm_medium=Banners&utm_campaign=ACSI_web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/300x250-en.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Cultural Capital 2019<\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Gallipoli \u2013 Matera \u2013 170 km<\/h5>\n<p>Wandering around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/the-underground-beauty-of-matera\/\">Matera<\/a> is just like walking on a film set \u2013 so wonderful and special… Matera\u2019s core is formed by dozens of centuries-old grotto dwellings. It appears that in the 8th century these homes served a refuges for monks fleeing from the Byzantine Empire. Monasteries can even be found in these cliffs. Matera has also been named the Cultural Capital 2019, and rightly so.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-matera.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5605 size-full\" title=\"Matera in Puglia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-matera.jpg\" alt=\"Matera\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-matera.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/inzetje-matera-300x132.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Campsites in Puglia<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/5\/69355295bf2bd.jpg\" alt=\"Baia di Gallipoli Camping Village\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/lecce\/gallipoli\/baia-di-gallipoli-camping-village-108915\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/lecce\/gallipoli\/baia-di-gallipoli-camping-village-108915\/\">Baia di Gallipoli Camping...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/693813777cf65.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Welcome to BAHIA\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/brindisi\/carovigno\/camping-welcome-to-bahia-105115\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/brindisi\/carovigno\/camping-welcome-to-bahia-105115\/\">Camping Welcome to BAHIA<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/3\/69331593a80d0.jpg\" alt=\"Villaggio Camping Internazionale Manacore\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/foggia\/peschici\/villaggio-camping-internazionale-manacore-105081\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/foggia\/peschici\/villaggio-camping-internazionale-manacore-105081\/\">Villaggio Camping Interna...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/6938138396f60.jpg\" alt=\"Camping La Vecchia Torre\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/lecce\/gallipoli\/camping-la-vecchia-torre-105120\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/lecce\/gallipoli\/camping-la-vecchia-torre-105120\/\">Camping La Vecchia Torre<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/3\/693324ee54daa.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Pineta al Mare\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/brindisi\/specchiolla\/camping-pineta-al-mare-105116\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/apulia\/brindisi\/specchiolla\/camping-pineta-al-mare-105116\/\">Camping Pineta al Mare<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Does this sound like the journey of your dreams? I know for sure Puglia has found a special place in my heart, and I can\u2019t wait to get back there. While you can decide for yourself how long you take on this special motorhome route through Puglia, I\u2019d recommend taking time to explore everything without rushing. After all, this will be a journey not to be forgotten. If I\u2019ve missed out any places or if you have other tips, please let me know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heel of Italy\u2019s boot, spectacular Puglia is where you can set out with your motorhome on a never-ending journey of discovery. You\u2019ll be amazed whichever road you take, thanks to the ocean panoramas, hills dotted with conical-roofed white houses, endless olive groves, meandering rivers, lagoons and extraordinary architecture. I happen to know the most spectacular route for a motorhome road trip through this province, which I\u2019ll be happy to share with you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":5622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"listing_type":[2329],"class_list":["post-5748","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing_type-destination","listing_location-camping-in-italy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/5748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5748"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/5748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37264,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/5748\/revisions\/37264"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_type?post=5748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}