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Apulia, in Italian Puglia, is situated between the Adriatic and the Ionic Sea. This long streched region reaches from the spur of the Italian boot up to the peek of the heel. It offers on the one hand an azure blue sea, white sandy beaches and the pure sun, on the other hand a multitude of cultural treasures. Many nations like Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans have also left their traces here. One of the most famous sovereigns was Friedrich the 2nd. So Apulia has a lot of castles, Towers, Cathedrals and archeologic findings. In the Salento there are at least twenty castles.
The Salento, the land of sun and sea, surely is one of the most famous regions in Apulia and is also named the Italian Greece. Still today the tradition, the places names and obviously the architecture (houses all in white) testify the Greek history. Further more there is a marvellous 150 km long coast between the two seas.
Characteristic for Apulia and unique in the world are the "Trulli", white round farmhouses with slate roofs. The "Trulli`s" capital, Alberobello, was declared a world cultural heritage.
In the hinterland you find almond- and olive trees, grain- and tobacco fields and winegrowing areas. Apulia is the granary of Italy and delivers most of the wheat which is neccesairy to manufacture the famous Pasta. Apulia is also Italians greatest olive oil producer. The spicy, fruit full and acidic oil is also exported into other European countries.
In this south Italian region the holidaymakers are offered amongst all the history and culture a mild climate, a crystal clear sea, white sandy beaches and a unique rocky coast. Further more a hospitable atmosphere which is achieved by the friendly mediteranean mentality of the people.