{"id":19249,"date":"2026-06-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/puglia-in-7-days-complete-itinerary-and-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T11:02:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T09:02:46","slug":"puglia-in-7-days-complete-itinerary-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/puglia-in-7-days-complete-itinerary-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Puglia in 7 Days: Complete Itinerary and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\nbody.single-post{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#001D26 0%,#005E75 100%) !important;}\n\nh1.entry-title{color:#FFFFFF !important;}\n\n.apulia-article{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);}\n\n.apulia-article p,.apulia-article li,.apulia-article td,.apulia-article th{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);}\n\n.apulia-article h2{color:#FFFFFF;font-size:32px;margin-top:56px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}\n\n.apulia-article 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This one starts in Bari and heads down into the Itria Valley for the trulli of Alberobello and the white lanes of Locorotondo. It then stops in Ostuni, continues to Lecce and its sculpted stone, and carries on to the tip of the Salento at Santa Maria di Leuca before coming back up via Gallipoli. It is a realistic loop by car, with short drives between stops and two or three bases to sleep in rather than a different hotel every night.<\/p>\n<p>To place these stops in relation to one another, our <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/where-is-puglia-map-regions-and-landmarks\/\">guide to the geography of Puglia<\/a> details the provinces and the distances between them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"apulia-hero\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bari-Les-Pouilles-Puglia.jpeg\" alt=\"Narrow lanes in the old town of Bari, in Puglia\" \/><figcaption>Bari Vecchia, the starting point of the route: the old town where you can still see the nonnas making their orecchiette in the street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>What this itinerary covers:<\/strong> Bari, the Itria Valley (Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino), Ostuni, Martina Franca, Lecce, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli. The Gargano (Vieste, the Tremiti Islands) is another part of Puglia, more than three hours&#8217; drive from the Salento. It is therefore better to save it for a separate trip than to squeeze it into an already full week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"apulia-quick-answer\">\n<strong>Quick answer<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Itinerary: 7 days from north to south \u2014 Bari, Polignano a Mare and Monopoli, the Itria Valley (Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino), Ostuni and Martina Franca, Lecce, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca, then Gallipoli.<\/li>\n<li>Airports: Bari (BRI) and Brindisi (BDS) \u2014 landing at one and flying home from the other saves you from retracing your route.<\/li>\n<li>Car: strongly recommended, as train and bus connections between the small towns are too limited for this route.<\/li>\n<li>Best time: May-June and September, for a good balance between temperatures and crowds.<\/li>\n<li>Plan ahead: ZTLs (limited traffic zones) with automatic cameras in Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-toc\">\n<span class=\"apulia-toc-label\">Contents<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#apercu\">Overview of the 7-day itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#avant-de-partir\">Before you go: airport, car, season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-1-bari\">Day 1: Bari<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-2-polignano-monopoli\">Day 2: Polignano a Mare and Monopoli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-3-valle-ditria\">Day 3: the Itria Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-4-ostuni-martina-franca\">Day 4: Ostuni and Martina Franca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-5-lecce\">Day 5: Lecce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-6-otrante-leuca\">Day 6: Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jour-7-gallipoli\">Day 7: Gallipoli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#coups-de-coeur\">Our favourites along the route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ou-dormir\">Where to stay on this route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#budget-conseils-pratiques\">Budget and practical tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#erreurs-a-eviter\">Mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"apercu\">Overview of the 7-day itinerary<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"apulia-hero apulia-map-figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carte-itineraire-7-jours-pouilles-v3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge the itinerary map\" style=\"display:block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carte-itineraire-7-jours-pouilles-v3.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Puglia showing the route of the 7-day itinerary: Bari, Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli\" \/><\/a>\n\n<figcaption>The route of the 7-day itinerary, from the north (Bari) to the south (Gallipoli). Click the map to enlarge it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Main stops<\/th>\n<th>Overnight in<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Arrival, Bari<\/td>\n<td>Bari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Polignano a Mare, Monopoli<\/td>\n<td>Bari or Itria Valley<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino<\/td>\n<td>Itria Valley or Ostuni<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Ostuni, Martina Franca<\/td>\n<td>Ostuni<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Lecce<\/td>\n<td>Lecce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca<\/td>\n<td>Lecce or Gallipoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Gallipoli, Salento beaches, departure<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This sequence works just as well in the opposite direction, landing in Brindisi and finishing in Bari. The key is to keep the geographic logic: Bari and the Itria Valley in the north, the Salento in the south, with no pointless back-and-forth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"avant-de-partir\">Before you go: airport, car and best time to visit<\/h2>\n<h3>Bari or Brindisi: which airport to choose<\/h3>\n<p>For this loop, <strong>landing in Bari and flying out of Brindisi<\/strong> (or the other way round) saves you from retracing the whole route on the last day. Both airports are well served from France and are an hour&#8217;s drive from each other. For a more detailed comparison of the two options, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/bari-or-brindisi-which-airport-should-you-choose-for-puglia\/\">Bari or Brindisi comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportidipuglia.it\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"apulia-inline-sm\">Bari Karol Wojty\u0142a Airport (BRI)<\/a><\/strong>: 8 km from the city centre. The train links the airport to the central station in 21 minutes (about \u20ac5.20), the Terravision bus takes 30 minutes (\u20ac4), and a taxi costs about \u20ac23 at a fixed fare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brindisi Airport (BDS)<\/strong>: less than 5 km from the centre, i.e. 10 to 15 minutes by car. The STP bus serves the town every 30 minutes (\u20ac1.50) and a taxi costs about \u20ac20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Do you need to rent a car<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for this particular itinerary. The drives between stops take anywhere from 10 minutes to just over an hour, and train or bus timetables between the small towns of the Itria Valley and the Salento are too limited for a week-long loop. A rental car, picked up at the airport, remains the simplest solution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"apulia-tip\"><span class=\"apulia-tip-label\">Plan ahead<\/span>\n\nOne thing to plan ahead for: several historic centres (Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli) are protected by a <strong>ZTL<\/strong> (limited traffic zone), with cameras that automatically fine any unauthorised vehicle. The details for each town are further down in this article.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>What is the best time of year for this route<\/h3>\n<p><strong>May-June and September<\/strong> offer the best balance: temperatures that rise gradually from 20 to 28\u00b0C, a sea that is already (or still) warm enough for swimming, and crowds that are noticeably more bearable than in midsummer. July-August regularly reaches 28 to 32\u00b0C, with packed beaches and historic centres and accommodation prices at their peak. Spring (March-April) and autumn (October-November) are well suited to visiting towns, with temperatures between 14 and 23\u00b0C, but swimming becomes less certain.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-1-bari\">Day 1: Bari, the gateway to Puglia<\/h2>\n<p>Most flights land in Bari in late morning or early afternoon, so the first day is mainly about getting your bearings. <strong>Bari Vecchia<\/strong>, the old town wedged between the harbour and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, can be explored on foot in a few hours. Its narrow lanes hide the Basilica of San Nicola, San Sabino Cathedral and, along Via Arco Basso, the tables where local women still shape their orecchiette by hand, left to dry on wooden trays.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the late afternoon, the <strong>lungomare<\/strong> (seafront) is perfect for a stroll to the Swabian castle. For dinner, it is better to leave Bari Vecchia, where the busiest places mainly cater to tour groups, and head for the Murat district, which is wider and livelier in the evening.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keep in mind:<\/strong> the old town is explored entirely on foot and its maze of lanes discourages driving; it is better to park on the Corso Vittorio Emanuele side or in a paid car park in the centre.<\/p>\n\n<p>To prepare this stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/bari\/\">complete Bari guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/experience-baris-traditions-through-its-famous-orecchiette\/\">a stroll through the old town discovering homemade pasta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-2-polignano-monopoli\">Day 2: Polignano a Mare and Monopoli<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Polignano-a-Mare-Les-Pouilles-Puglia-1.jpg\" alt=\"White houses of Polignano a Mare perched on the cliff\" \/>\n\n<figcaption>Polignano a Mare, built on the cliff edge above Lama Monachile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From Bari, <strong>Polignano a Mare<\/strong> is 36 km away (about 30 minutes by road). The town is known for its white houses clinging to the cliff and for <strong>Lama Monachile<\/strong>, a small pebble beach tucked between two rock walls, visible from the bridge overlooking the town. The historic centre, all lanes and flower-filled balconies, can be explored in an hour or two.<\/p>\n\n<p>In late morning or early afternoon, head for <strong>Monopoli<\/strong> (about 10 minutes by road). Less photographed than its neighbour, it is just as pleasant, with a small fishing harbour that is still active, a less crowded historic centre and several beaches within walking distance of the centre.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keep in mind:<\/strong> in Polignano, the car parks near the centre fill up quickly in season; arriving early in the morning makes things easier. Lama Monachile is small and in high demand in summer: for a proper swim, the beaches around Monopoli are often less crowded.<\/p>\n\n<p>To prepare this stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/polignano-a-mare\/\">Polignano a Mare guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/lama-monachile\/\">Lama Monachile<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/monopoli\/\">Monopoli guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-3-valle-ditria\">Day 3: the Itria Valley \u2014 Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Alberobello-Les-Pouilles-APULIA.jpeg\" alt=\"Cone-roofed trulli of Alberobello, in the Itria Valley\" \/>\n\n<figcaption>The trulli district in Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From Bari, allow about 56 km and 55 minutes to reach <strong>Alberobello<\/strong>, the capital of the trulli, those conical dry-stone houses listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rione Monti district has most of the trulli converted into shops, while the less commercial Aia Piccola gives a truer idea of what the district looked like before tourism.<\/p>\n\n<p>Less than 10 minutes away by road, <strong>Locorotondo<\/strong> deserves at least an hour&#8217;s walk through its circular centre of white houses and geranium-filled balconies. Then <strong>Cisternino<\/strong>, 9 km from Locorotondo, rounds off the day: a village ranked among the most beautiful in Italy, with its bracerie where you choose your meat directly at the counter before it goes on the grill.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keep in mind:<\/strong> Alberobello is best visited early in the morning or at the end of the day to avoid the tour coaches that arrive in the middle of the day. None of the three villages imposes a strict ZTL, but parking in the historic hearts remains limited: paid car parks on the immediate outskirts are the simplest solution.<\/p>\n\n<p>To prepare this stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/alberobello\/\">Alberobello guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/locorotondo\/\">Locorotondo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/cisternino\/\">Cisternino<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-4-ostuni-martina-franca\">Day 4: Ostuni and Martina Franca<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ostuni-LesPouilles-Puglia.jpg\" alt=\"Lime-washed houses of Ostuni, the white city of Puglia\" \/>\n\n<figcaption>Ostuni, the \u201cwhite city\u201d, perched on three hills facing the Adriatic Sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From Alberobello to <strong>Ostuni<\/strong>, allow 32 km and about 36 minutes. Nicknamed the \u201cwhite city\u201d, Ostuni overlooks the olive-covered countryside from its three hills, entirely whitewashed with lime. The Gothic cathedral and the viewpoints from the ramparts are worth a full morning, especially early in the day to enjoy the light before the groups arrive.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, <strong>Martina Franca<\/strong> (23 km, 25 minutes from Ostuni) changes the tone with its Baroque and Rococo centre, less known to international visitors but very popular with Italians themselves at weekends. The Palazzo Ducale and the lanes around the Collegiata San Martino can be explored at leisure.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keep in mind:<\/strong> Ostuni&#8217;s historic centre is subject to a <strong>ZTL<\/strong> that is active on weekdays from 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 7am, on Saturdays from 10am to midnight, and on Sundays from midnight to 7am. Outside these precise hours, traffic is unrestricted; the rest of the time, it is best to park in one of the signposted car parks below the old town.<\/p>\n\n<p>To prepare this stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/ostuni\/\">Ostuni guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/martina-franca\/\">Martina Franca guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-5-lecce\">Day 5: Lecce, the Baroque capital of the Salento<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lecce-Les-Pouilles-Puglia.jpeg\" alt=\"Sculpted stone fa\u00e7ade in Lecce, in the local Baroque style\" \/>\n\n<figcaption>Lecce&#8217;s soft stone lends itself to a Baroque sculpture unique in Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From Ostuni to <strong>Lecce<\/strong>, allow 76 km and about 55 minutes. It is the largest city on the itinerary after Bari, and the only one that deserves a whole day devoted solely to urban sightseeing. Nicknamed the \u201cFlorence of the Baroque\u201d, Lecce owes its nickname to its soft, golden local stone, the <em>pietra leccese<\/em>, which is easy to carve and made possible the most elaborate fa\u00e7ades in southern Italy.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza Duomo and its episcopal palaces, the Roman amphitheatre in the middle of the city and Porta Napoli make a natural route on foot. In the evening, Piazza Sant&#8217;Oronzo and the shopping streets around it fill up for the aperitivo, a habit firmly rooted throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keep in mind:<\/strong> Lecce&#8217;s historic centre is a <strong>ZTL<\/strong> all year round, with access restricted from 9pm to 6am every day and monitored by cameras. The Porta Napoli entrance also remains closed to non-residents all year, day and night. Parking in one of the car parks on the immediate edge of the centre remains the safest solution.<\/p>\n\n<p>To prepare this stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/lecce\/\">complete Lecce guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-6-otrante-leuca\">Day 6: Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca<\/h2>\n<p>Head for the Adriatic coast of the Salento: about 39 km and 44 minutes by road separate Lecce from <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/otranto\/\">Otranto<\/a>. This former Byzantine city deserves a good half day before you continue to the far end of the Italian boot.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Otranto-Les-Pouilles-Puglia.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"Otranto cathedral and its Byzantine mosaic floor in the Salento\" \/>\n\n<figcaption>Otranto cathedral houses one of the largest Byzantine mosaics in Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In <strong>Otranto<\/strong>, don&#8217;t miss the cathedral and its extraordinary 12th-century mosaic floor (the tree of life), the Aragonese castle overlooking the harbour, and a stroll through the white lanes of the historic centre down to the seafront. If time allows, continue to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/baia-dei-turchi\/\">Baia dei Turchi<\/a>, about ten minutes by car, for a swim in a sheltered cove surrounded by pines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"apulia-tip\"><span class=\"apulia-tip-label\">Good to know<\/span>\n\n<strong>Good to know: <\/strong>Otranto&#8217;s historic centre is subject to a ZTL mainly in the evening, generally from 7pm to 2am in high season (June to September); the hours may be extended during events. It is best to check the ordinance in force before you arrive. Several paid car parks are located near the centre: via Idro, via San Giovanni Paolo II, Largo Porta Alfonsina or lungomare degli Eroi, for about \u20ac1.50 to \u20ac2 per hour. Free car parks also exist along the SP366, a little further out, when it is very busy.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Santa Maria di Leuca, the tip of Puglia<\/h3>\n<p>Then take the coastal road south: about 47.5 km and 56 minutes separate Otranto from <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/santa-maria-di-leuca\/\">Santa Maria di Leuca<\/a>, at the far tip of the Italian heel. This is where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea, a symbolic spot marked by the De Finibus Terrae sanctuary and its lighthouse. The road that runs along the coast (via Marina di Novaglie, Marina di Felloniche) is itself an invitation to stop and admire the cliffs and coves.<\/p>\n\n<p>Stay the night in Leuca or nearby: it puts you in an ideal position for the last day of the route, devoted to Gallipoli and the beaches of the Ionian Salento.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jour-7-gallipoli\">Day 7: Gallipoli and the Salento beaches before departure<\/h2>\n<p>From Santa Maria di Leuca, allow about 46 km and 39 minutes to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/gallipoli\/\">Gallipoli<\/a>, on the Ionian coast. It is a logical choice to end the route: the town is closer to Brindisi airport than Leuca is, and its historic centre, perched on a rocky islet, is worth a visit before catching your flight.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>historic centre of Gallipoli<\/strong>, linked to the new town by a bridge, is explored on foot: Angevin castle, the Baroque cathedral of Sant&#8217;Agata, white lanes and ramparts overlooking the sea. It is also a good place for a fresh-fish lunch before getting back on the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"apulia-tip\"><span class=\"apulia-tip-label\">Good to know<\/span>\n\n<strong>Good to know: <\/strong>Gallipoli&#8217;s historic centre applies a seasonal ZTL (from 2 April to 31 October): from 11am to midnight in early April to late May and in October, then from 11am to 3am from June to September. Outside these slots, traffic is allowed for loading and unloading luggage. It is best to park in the new town and cross on foot, especially in high season.\n\n<\/div>\n<p>If there is time left before your flight, head for the beaches of the Ionian Salento. <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/punta-prosciutto\/\">Punta Prosciutto<\/a> charms with its turquoise water and fine sand. <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/porto-cesareo\/\">Porto Cesareo<\/a>, closer to Gallipoli and well equipped with restaurants and lidos, is another option for a last swim in the Salento.<\/p>\n\n<p>For the departure, allow about 77 km and 59 minutes between Gallipoli and <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/brindisi\/\">Brindisi airport<\/a>: leave a comfortable margin, especially in summer, and don&#8217;t leave this drive to the last minute.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"coups-de-coeur\">Our APULIA favourites on this itinerary<\/h2>\n<p>To complement this route, here is a selection of APULIA listings directly linked to the stops along the way: a village to add as an option, and an unusual place to stay in the heart of the Itria Valley. Then a few activities that extend the visit, and a beach not to be missed in the Salento.<\/p>\n<div class=\"apulia-carousel\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card-image\"><span class=\"apulia-card-badge\">Village<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Locorotondo-Les-Pouilles-Puglia.jpeg\" alt=\"White lanes of the village of Locorotondo in the Itria Valley\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card-content\">\n<h3 class=\"apulia-card-title\">Locorotondo<\/h3>\n<p class=\"apulia-card-text\">A stone&#8217;s throw from Alberobello, this white village in the Itria Valley deserves a stop for its flower-filled lanes and its view over the trulli countryside.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/locorotondo\/\" class=\"apulia-card-link\">View the listing \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card-image\"><span class=\"apulia-card-badge\">Accommodation<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Trulli-di-Pozzomasiello.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional trullo with swimming pool in Locorotondo, Trulli di Pozzomasiello accommodation\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card-content\">\n<h3 class=\"apulia-card-title\">Trulli di Pozzomasiello<\/h3>\n<p class=\"apulia-card-text\">A night in an authentic trullo in Locorotondo, in the heart of the Itria Valley: a one-of-a-kind experience for Day 3 of this itinerary.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/trulli-di-pozzomasiello\/\" class=\"apulia-card-link\">View the listing \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card-image\"><span class=\"apulia-card-badge\">Activity<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GetYourGuide-Tours-Tickets-GmbH.avif\" alt=\"Guided tour of the Castellana caves with ticket included\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card-content\">\n<h3 class=\"apulia-card-title\">Castellana Caves<\/h3>\n<p class=\"apulia-card-text\">A possible detour from Alberobello or Ostuni: ticket included to explore one of the finest cave systems in Italy.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/castellana-guided-tour-of-the-caves-with-ticket-included\/\" class=\"apulia-card-link\">View the listing \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card-image\"><span class=\"apulia-card-badge\">Activity<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ASD-FREERIDE-SURF-SCHOOL.webp\" alt=\"Kayak excursion in the sea caves of Polignano a Mare\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card-content\">\n<h3 class=\"apulia-card-title\">Kayaking in the Polignano caves<\/h3>\n<p class=\"apulia-card-text\">To extend the Day 2 stop in Polignano a Mare, an original way to discover the coast from the sea.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/explore-polignanos-sea-caves-by-kayak\/\" class=\"apulia-card-link\">View the listing \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card-image\"><span class=\"apulia-card-badge\">Activity<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TURISTI-IN-PUGLIA-INCOMING.jpeg\" alt=\"Guided walking tour of the Baroque historic centre of Lecce\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card-content\">\n<h3 class=\"apulia-card-title\">Guided tour of Lecce<\/h3>\n<p class=\"apulia-card-text\">Ideal for Day 5, this tour sheds light on Lecce&#8217;s Baroque before you wander the old town on your own.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/discover-lecces-baroque-treasures-on-foot\/\" class=\"apulia-card-link\">View the listing \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card\">\n<div class=\"apulia-card-image\"><span class=\"apulia-card-badge\">Beach<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Torre-SantAndrea-Les-Pouilles-Puglia.jpeg\" alt=\"Rock formations at Torre Sant'Andrea in the Salento\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"apulia-card-content\">\n<h3 class=\"apulia-card-title\">Torre Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/h3>\n<p class=\"apulia-card-text\">On the road between Otranto and Lecce, these spectacular rock formations are worth a swimming break on Day 6.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/explorer\/torre-santandrea\/\" class=\"apulia-card-link\">View the listing \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"ou-dormir\">Where to stay on this route<\/h2>\n<p>With such a busy itinerary, changing accommodation every night is neither required nor always practical. Two or three bases are generally enough. Allow one or two nights around Bari\/Polignano at the start of the trip, then one night in the Itria Valley (Alberobello, Locorotondo or Ostuni) for days 3 and 4. Finish with two to three nights in the Salento (Lecce or its surroundings) to fan out to Otranto, Leuca and Gallipoli without repacking your bags every morning.<\/p>\n\n<p>To choose the area that best suits your travel pace and to discover a selection of accommodation (trulli, masserie, B&amp;B, hotels), see our <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/puglia-accommodation\/\">complete guide to accommodation in Puglia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"budget-conseils-pratiques\">Budget and practical tips<\/h2>\n<p>For a breakdown of costs (flights, accommodation, food, car), see our <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/budget-for-a-trip-to-puglia-how-much-should-you-budget\/\">budget guide for a trip to Puglia<\/a>, and our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/mistakes-to-avoid-in-puglia\/\">mistakes to avoid in Puglia<\/a> to go further.<\/p>\n\n<p>ZTLs (limited traffic zones) are the number-one trap for drivers discovering Puglia: a camera automatically flashes every unauthorised entry, and the fine sometimes arrives several months after you get home. Here is a summary of the zones you will pass through on this route:<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Town<\/th>\n<th>Active ZTL<\/th>\n<th>Tip<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ostuni<\/td>\n<td>According to the municipal ordinance in force, generally in the evening in high season<\/td>\n<td>Park in the car parks on the edge of the historic centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lecce<\/td>\n<td>All year, 9pm-6am every day, hours vary by season<\/td>\n<td>Prefer the signposted paid car parks on the edge of the centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Otranto<\/td>\n<td>Generally 7pm-2am, mainly June to September<\/td>\n<td>Park on via Idro \/ lungomare degli Eroi and walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gallipoli<\/td>\n<td>2 April-31 October: 11am-midnight (April-May, October) or 11am-3am (June-September)<\/td>\n<td>Park in the new town and cross the bridge on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alberobello<\/td>\n<td>Restricted traffic around the Rione Monti, essentially a pedestrian zone<\/td>\n<td>Use the signposted paid car parks at the entrance to the centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>These hours change every year<\/strong>: always check the municipal ordinance in force before your trip, especially if you are travelling in July-August.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong>: book early in high season, check the excess and the condition of the vehicle at pick-up, and if possible avoid models that are too wide for the lanes of the historic centres.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fuel and tolls<\/strong>: the motorways to and from Puglia are toll roads; within the region, most of the roads used on this route are free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals<\/strong>: a simple lunch (panino, focaccia, orecchiette) often costs \u20ac8-15 per person; allow more for a seafood dinner by the sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"erreurs-a-eviter\">Common mistakes to avoid on this route<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Underestimating distances<\/strong>: Puglia is long and narrow; a drive that looks short on the map can take more than an hour on small roads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trying to combine the Gargano<\/strong>: more than 3 hours&#8217; drive from the Salento, it would seriously weigh down this 7-day route; it is better to devote a separate trip to it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring the ZTLs<\/strong>: a fine received by post months after you get home spoils the memory of a good trip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parking anywhere in summer<\/strong>: spaces disappear quickly near historic centres and beaches in July-August; arriving early in the morning saves a lot of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not booking well-known restaurants<\/strong> in high season, especially in Polignano a Mare and Alberobello.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is 7 days enough to see Puglia?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, 7 days is enough to cover the essentials between Bari, the Itria Valley and the Salento, as long as you don&#8217;t try to see everything. With more time, it is better to go deeper into one area (spending an extra day in the Salento, for example) rather than adding distant stops such as the Gargano.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you absolutely need a car?<\/h3>\n<p>For this particular route, yes: the villages of the Itria Valley and the Salento coast are poorly served by public transport. If you would rather travel without a car, see our dedicated guide to adapt the itinerary to train and bus connections.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best time of year for this route?<\/h3>\n<p>May-June and September offer the best compromise between pleasant warmth, a sea that is already (or still) good for swimming and moderate crowds. July-August are the hottest and busiest months, especially on the beaches and in the most photographed villages.<\/p>\n<h3>Bari or Brindisi: which airport to choose?<\/h3>\n<p>For this route that starts in Bari and ends in the Salento, the ideal is to arrive in Bari and fly home from Brindisi (or the other way round), if your airline allows it, to avoid retracing your route. Otherwise, Bari remains the most versatile choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you combine this route with the Gargano?<\/h3>\n<p>It is possible but not recommended in just 7 days: the Gargano is more than 3 hours&#8217; drive from the Salento, which would mean sacrificing time elsewhere. It is better to devote a specific trip to it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"preparer-son-sejour\">Plan your trip with APULIA<\/h2>\n<div class=\"apulia-cta\">\n\nTo organise this route day by day, locate the beaches and villages mentioned in this article, save your favourites and ask your practical questions in real time:\n\n<a class=\"apulia-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/lespouilles.blog\/en\/install-apulia\/\">Plan your stay in Puglia with APULIA<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">In summary<\/h2>\n<p>This 7-day route links Bari, the Itria Valley and the Salento with no dead time and no endless drives, leaving each stop the time to be lived rather than simply ticked off a list. Stay flexible: a beach you particularly like or a village where you want to wander longer is sometimes worth cutting into the next stop. 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