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August is arriving and with it come the festivals, fairs and food events that make the outdoors such a captivating place to be at this time of year. The streets of Salento in Puglia are alive with the sights, sounds and…
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It’s a little like leafing through the pages of a family album. The names themselves don’t reveal much, if anything. But ask the right questions, dig a little deeper and you’ll be richly rewarded. This 22th edition of Cortili Aperti…
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Sea urchins, or riccio di mare (sea hedgehogs) as we call them, are very popular in Salento and much prized for their delicate “eggs” (roe) which people eat raw with bread and a glass of wine while sitting on rocks…
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Local dishes have a direct connection to folkloric tradition in Italy and Puglia is no exception to this. If you spend Holy Week in Puglia, as well as rediscovering centuries-old religious traditions, you will also get to taste typical foods…
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According to legend, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate in Lecce was founded by King Tancredi di Altavilla after the Madonna appeared to him when he followed a deer into a cave. The Abbey was built in the 12th century…
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Salento in Puglia is an area steeped in culture and ancient traditions. This is particularly evident at Easter, where many rituals and customs, their origins rooted deeply in the past, still take place in the villages, countryside and sunny beaches…
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The locals know this and always try to explain to visitors that the secret of a perfect holidy in Salento is to know all the winds! In the morning, after a Salentine breakfast (hot espresso – or iced espresso in…
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One of the most enjoyable Puglia traditions, both to watch and to participate in, is the pizzica. This lively dance originated in the Salento peninsula and then spread through Puglia and Calabria. It is similar to the tarantella and involves…
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A short and rather unscientific poll of some friends who have never visited Puglia and only holiday in Tuscany has led to this post. There are a few myths about Puglia that need laying to rest! Myth 1: Nothing happens…
Read moreJamie Oliver in Puglia? Oh yes! You can never get enough Jamie Oliver we say. The Essex boy turned top chef is a well-known Italophile and his enthusiasm for Italian recipes is infectious. So we hope you enjoy this short…
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