Discover fantastic food, historical sights and beautiful weather in stunning region of Puglia — and that’s part of Italy’s ‘boot’
THERE’S nothing wrong with having burrata for breakfast.
Or so I told myself after twice starting my day with the fresh Italian cheese, made of mozzarella and cream, while in Puglia.
Located in the heel of the boot that is Italy, Puglia is a great taste of Italian culture while avoiding the usual suspects like Rome and Venice.
I started my stay in the white city of Ostuni. Perched on a hill, the entirely white-walled town is a feast for the eyes — and Instagram.
I stayed at La Sommita Relais, a beautiful hotel at the top of Ostuni’s cobbled streets, near the city’s main cathedral. The 15-room boutique hotel was a castle then turned into a residence in the 16th century.
It still has tall, vaulted ceilings and old stone walls, including in the individually decorated bedrooms.
STAYING THERE: Rooms at La Sommita Relais from £120 per night, inc breakfast. See .
Rooms at La Fiermontina from £160 per night, inc breakfast. See .
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The Saloon Keeper is a 1930s-themed bar that I spent far too much time at.
Don’t be the first one to the party though — Italians start a night out much later than us. It was dead at 8pm but heaving by 11pm — and people spill out onto the streets all across Lecce on a Saturday night.
We could barely move for the crowds as young Italians enjoyed their drinks al fresco.