Puglia, the “heel” of Italy’s “boot” is a land of sunshine and hospitality. Boasting over two thousand years of history, its peoples include the ancient Greeks and the Romans, the Byzantines and the Normans, the Swabians and the Angevins. Over the course of this walking holiday, you...
The Italian mainland is a long peninsula that resembles a tall boot, so much so that the country is often referred to as "the boot," with the Puglia region in the southeast being the "heel of the boot" and the Calabria region in the southwest being the "toe of the boot." Italy only...
Also known as Puglia, Apulia takes up the “heel” of the boot. The capital city of the region is Bari, which is packed with bars and restaurants and has a dazzling seaside promenade. The town of Trulli is a common stop with travelers due to its numerous white-washed huts with brick ...
If you’ve ever wanted to visit the “heel” of Italy’s boot, then you should head straight towards the charming region of Puglia. It’s best known for its long stretches of coastline, tasty food, and historic towns – so it truly has something foreveryone! But you don’t want to m...
Survival, renewal and magic in the vineyards of Italy New ideas for old vines in the heel of the bootR.W. Apple Jr
The "Taranto Off-Shore Project," which includes 10 turbines producing 3 megawatts of power each, will be completed in part with Chinese equipment supplier Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. The plant built on the heel of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula is expected to provide electrical power to...
5. Puglia: The heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is one of the lesser-known destinations from our Italy tours. Don’t let that fool you. The Apulia region will surprise you with its picturesque landscapes, ancient hilltop towns, emerald waters, and lush farmlands dotted by ancient olive trees...
The 2012 Amativo is an IGT Salento blend of 60% Primitivo and 40% Negroamaro from the "heel of the boot" of Italy. The wine is aged in oak for one year (90% French oak and 10% American oak) and displays a dark, impenetrable consistency with aromas of dark fruit, leather, tobacco ...
The old fishing village of San Foca, right on the heel of Italy’s boot, is surrounded by picture-perfect, sun-drenched beaches. The coastline is dotted with islets that can easily be reached by swimming, and caves that can be visited by boat. Check out the Grotta della Poesia (cave of...
Gay Travel Blogger. I am also known as Scruffy Gios, The Scruffy Italian Traveller. The Scruffy Italian Traveller is 100% Italian: I was born in Taranto a few years ago (more or less). Taranto is one of the cities in the beautiful region of Puglia, the so called ‘heel of the boot...