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More and more tourists are flocking to the endlessly appealing Apulia each year and for good reason. Not only will your budget stretch a little further than it might in many other parts of Italy, not only do we have a selection of incredible villas in Apulia, not only is there plenty to see an do in the region, but also Apulia is an utterly stunning region of natural beauty.

From the long and gorgeous coastline to the inland plains, Apulia is a region that boasts massive nature reserves, picture-perfect beaches, impressive craggy rock formations, pretty towns perched dramatically on cliffs, lush and vast hilly areas blanketed in olive groves and vineyards, and much more besides. The flattest region of Italy, there is only a small mountainous area that is part of the Apennines but there is still both plenty of visual drama and pastoral wonder in this magic part of Italy.

One of the most important things for a majority of travellers who choose to vacation in Italy is the food. The country is impossibly famous for it and for good reason. Classic Italian dishes form a backbone of the diet of people all over the world today due to the simple and often inexpensive ingredients and rich flavours that come from this cuisine steeped in hearty peasant cooking traditions. However, it’s not simply pretentious to say that the Italian food in Italy hits different, it is a fact. So, if you really love Italian food then you need to book a villa in Italy and head there for a holiday to start sampling the authentic version for yourself.

When it comes to particular dishes, each region has its own specialities and strengths but you’ll often also find that the mainstays are great no matter where you go. Take, for example, pizza. You’re sure to find great pizza in pizzerias and restaurants all over the country. But if you're a serious pizza-lover looking to really do it justice and experience it in its birthplace, Naples and Rome are the key destinations that you’ll want to keep in mind.