The 20 best experiences to have in Puglia

Horseback riding on the beach in Porto Cesareo is a relaxing experience that will allow you to admire the wonderful beaches of Salento. During the excursion you will be able to go swimming while riding your horse.

The departure of the horseback ride is set in the morning (duration 2 hours and 30 minutes) or in the afternoon (duration 1 hour). The morning ride includes breakfast at the stables before departing to the sea, where you will access the beach with the horses

The afternoon ride, on the other hand, does not go all the way to the beach, it is done sea view, passing over the cliffs. 

You will be provided with all the necessary equipment to ride horses, including helmet. The price includes the insurance.

The recommended clothing includes closed shoes and long pants.

Outside of the morning tour (2:30h), from April 15 to October 15 there will be no horse riding on the beach due to an ordinance for the beach season.

From October 30 onward you will be able to access the beach with both tours!

Discover Salento on horseback with a walk suitable for everyone, even beginners.

The excursion, lasting about an hour, includes a ride through the Salento countryside, olive groves, pine forest, until you reach part of the Sant'Andrea cliffs.

You will be provided with all the necessary equipment for horseback riding, including a helmet.

Recommended clothing includes closed shoes and long pants.

To get insurance, you can sign up for a membership card at a cost of €5.

Horseback riding in Otranto, on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, allows you to discover the beauty of the area through beautiful natural areas and historical sites. Accompanied by professional instructors, you will explore Salento's secrets and local traditions.

The route winds through Mediterranean scrub and coastline, offering spectacular views of the sea. During the excursion, you will visit places of great interest such as the small lake in the former Bauxite quarry, the Orte Bay, the Orte Masseria, the legendary Serpe Tower, and the Orte Grove.

Instructors will provide technical assistance and tourist information about the places traversed.

The shared boat tour in Gallipoli allows you to spend a relaxing day in the company of friends discovering the Salento coast.

The excursion lasts 3 hours. You will have the opportunity to admire and get to know the most suggestive places of this part of the Apulian coast.

Initially, you will visit the Bay of Gallipoli, with its crystal-clear waters and fortified city, and the island of Sant'Andrea, with its lighthouse and nature reserve.

Next you will reach Punta della Suina, famous for its long white sandy beach.

The navigation will then continue to Punta Pizzo, a well-known resort characterized by a jagged cliff and a unique panorama.

During the excursion, refreshing swimming stops are planned, allowing you to soak in the crystal-clear waters.

The exclusive boat tour to Gallipoli allows you to spend a relaxing day in the company of friends discovering the Salento coastline.

The excursion lasts 3 hours and allows you to visit the most striking places of this part of the Apulian coast.

The first stops planned are the Bay of Gallipoli, with its crystal clear waters and fortified city, and the Island of Sant'Andrea, with its lighthouse and nature reserve.

Next, you will reach Punta della Suina, famous for its long white sandy beach.

The navigation will then continue to Punta Pizzo, a well-known resort characterized by a jagged cliff and a unique panorama.

During the excursion, refreshing swimming stops are planned, allowing you to soak in the crystal clear waters.

Embark on a private boat excursion that takes you to explore the Melendugno Marines departing from San Foca.

This experience is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends or family while admiring the Apulian coastline from the sea.

You will sail to the crossing of

•    Roca Vecchia (archaeological site, cave of Poetry)
•    Torre dell'Orso (rocky ridge, Faraglioni delle Due sorelle, Bear Beach)
•    Torre Sant'Andrea with the famous Faraglioni and beautiful bays
•    Conca Specchiulla with shallow waters, small hidden coves and a white rock surrounded by miles of Mediterranean bush

The basic duration is about 2.5 hours with 2 swimming stops, all times and stops are easily customizable by hiring the boat exclusively.

On board you will find:

•    sunshade awning,
•    hand shower,
•    cushions,
•    snorkeling equipment,
•    refreshments and Salento snacks (fruit, local baked goods with drinks)

Horseback riding in Vieste è also suitable for those who have not è never ridden a horse and è you can choose from several tours: 

Afternoon

The afternoon tour takes place on the plains among olive trees. Departure è set at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The expected duration è is about 1 hour.

Sunset

The sunset tour takes place in the hills. Departure è set at 6:30 pm. The expected duration è is about 1 1/2 hours.

Daily excursion departing from Vieste aboard a Turkish yacht with skipper, aperitif and lunch on board.

The excursion will depart from the port of Vieste and, depending on weather conditions and the captain's decisions, you will travel along the Gargano coastline discovering the most beautiful caves and beaches in the area.

During the day you will make stops (including an extended one for lunch) where you will have the opportunity to take one or more swims in the sea among the crystal clear Apulian waters.

What is special about this boat is that it features, on board, a galley in which fresh, locally sourced dishes will be prepared. In fact, you will be served an aperitif and a multi-course lunch including wine and water.

For organizational reasons, the experience is not suitable for those with food intolerances or special dietary needs.

For the more curious, staff will be able to offer explanations and cultural nods related to the traditions of the area.

The price also includes insurance and membership in the organizing association, namely Gulet Eco Freedom Team Project A.P.S.

To personalize your experience portete choose between 2 tours

•    Group tour: shared with other participants
•    Private tour: exclusively. You can customize the departure/arrival time in agreement with the organizers.

Finally, there will also be the possibility to request on board the book, with dedication, "The Emotions, the keystone," whose author, Elisabetta Monaco, will be on board with you during the outing as the owner of the boat.

During the winter period, the reservation will be confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of 8 participants.

This day excursion will depart at 10:00 a.m. from the Vieste marina on the 12-meter boat Albachiara.

The boat has an awning that will allow you to experience the excursion and the listening to the description of the sea caves and the coast by the tour guide comfortably in the shade, afterwards instead for those who want to enjoy the sun the boat has a wide bow equipped with comfortable mats to which you can lie down freely.

The first swimming stop will be about an hour after leaving the marina in Porto Greco, one of the most breathtaking bays of the Gargano along with Baia Vignanotica and Baia delle Zagare.

After finishing the first swimming stop, obviously without any time limit, the second stop is Baia di Vignanotica. It is precisely in this bay that lunch will take place, consisting of fresh local products (sea and land products) prepared on board, accompanied with some excellent fresh prosecco.

For those who do not drink alcohol will be provided peach tea, lemon tea and water. 

After eating and resting, navigation resumes in the afternoon where the third swimming stop will take place in the most suggestive bay of the Gargano, Baia delle Zagare, where there will be a buffet of seasonal fruits and also an excellent coffee prepared on board at the moment. 

Return to port is scheduled at 17:00.

Fuel is included in the price.

Embark on a boat adventure among crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery in the Gargano.

You will embark on a boat excursion at sunset, enveloped by the waters and lights of twilight. You will be treated to a delicious apericena with drinks on board.

Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, stops may be subject to change.

Discover the southern coast of the Gargano on board an exclusive boat accompanied by a skipper.

Departing from the port of Vieste, you will sail south to visit all the most beautiful bays and caves on the coast.

Among the caves featured, you will be able to visit the Rainbow Cave, the Dolphin Cave, the Small Bell Cave, the Small Pierced Cave and the Purgatory Cave.

During the outing, you can make multiple stops for swimming in the sea at the most beautiful spots along the coast, in agreement with the skipper.

The boat is equipped with a large sundeck with cushions, telescopic awning, ladder, anchor and on-board equipment.

You can choose from 3 outings:

•    Morning excursion with departure at 9:00 a.m. and return for 1:00 p.m.
•    Afternoon excursion with departure at 2:00 pm and return for 6:00 pm
•    Day excursion with departure at 9:00 a.m. and return for 6:00 p.m.

Experience an adventure in Puglia with a quad bike excursion in the Gargano. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide with a choice of two alternative routes of different durations:

With aperitif (2 1/2 hours)

The experience will take you along a fascinating route between dirt sections in the woods and scenic roads. You will stop at the beautiful Zaiana Bay, admiring the seascape, and then finish with a relaxing aperitif of your choice. The duration of the experience is about 2 1/2 hours.

With lunch (6 hours)

This adventurous hike will take you through evocative forest trails, immersing you in unspoiled nature. With a stop at the Sgarazza farm, you will enjoy a delicious lunch and enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Manfredonia. The duration of the experience is about 6 hours.

Regardless of which tour you choose, the quad bike excursion in the Gargano will provide you with an adventurous and exciting experience in the Gargano.

Have an authentic experience in Alberobello with an evocative truffle hunt ending with a tasting and typical lunch.

You can participate in a guided hike in the Alta Murgia forests, designed for small groups eager to discover the magic of searching for fresh truffles.

Accompanied by expert truffle hunters and their faithful trained dogs, you will experience a unique adventure in the heart of nature. Among trails and forest scents, you will learn the secrets of truffle hunting, following the tracks of your four-legged companions.

The excitement of discovering these precious underground treasures will be contagious: every step will become an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the fascinating world of truffles.

At the end of the excursion, a delicious tasting and lunch of Apulian truffle specialties, prepared with local and genuine ingredients, awaits you.

An experience suitable for everyone, ideal for food and wine lovers and for those who wish to experience Puglia in its most authentic essence.

Dive into this wonderful area of Fasano in the province of Brindisi as you stroll through the Apulian countryside and coastal dunes area.

The experience begins with an introduction in which you will learn about the itinerary and be provided with the necessary equipment for the walk.

Exiting the riding stables you will be surrounded by the greenery of Apulian nature including olive and fig trees that will accompany you throughout the walk.

The equestrian guide will accompany you throughout the experience answering any curiosity you may have about everything that surrounds you during the experience.

On summer weekends, è only the 1-hour, 30-minute excursion is available, which’includes an inland stretch and a stretch of beach.

Horseback riding in Ruvo di Puglia allows you to enjoy a unique experience surrounded by nature and far from the city chaos.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those new to horseback riding, and is perfect for couples or groups of friends.

The horseback ride lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes and is preceded by a short introductory briefing.

The activity includes an easy loop trail where you will see the whole area of the first plateau.

You will have the opportunity to pass through areas that have been the scene of thriving pastoralism for centuries, both sedentary and transhumant. These activities have left a remarkable legacy of white roads called "tratturi" carrari , interponderali roads, tratturelli and trails.

You can travel all this on horseback: this experience allows you to relive the history of a time that was, along areas that have not yet been disrupted by the hand of modern man, where the air has a scent all its own and the sky is always blue.

When booking, you can choose from 2 options:

•    horseback ride
•    horseback ride with aperitif on return

The aperitif includes: cold cuts and cheese board, bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, tomatoes in oil, green olives, baked onions, wine and water.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, you can contact the facility after booking.

Suitable sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required for this experience.

Maximum allowed weight: 120 kg.

The horseback ride in the Murge from Corato will last about 50 minutes and will allow you to discover the Alta Murgia National Park with a fantastic experience on horseback, with an equestrian guide.

The horseback ride will be preceded or followed by a lunch held in the farmhouse adjacent to the equestrian club. In summer, the ride is only available at 5 p.m., so lunch precedes it.

Lunch consists of an appetizer of cold cuts, cheeses, focaccia, salted meat, eggplant other typical Apulian products. You will also be offered two first courses, a side dish with vegetables, sweet fruit and drinks included.

The menu varies slightly each week and the Sunday menu is more substantial. 

The Alta Murgia Park is an area of special historical as well as naturalistic importance, visiting it on horseback is an experience that allows you to stay in touch with nature.

Horseback riding in the Murge from Corato allows you to discover the Alta Murgia National Park accompanied by an equestrian guide.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time. The minimum age to participate is 16.

The Alta Murgia Park is an area of special historical as well as naturalistic significance, visiting it on horseback is an experience that allows you to stay in touch with nature.

Sporty and comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes is required.

Explore Puglia's most fascinating caves with this group boat tour ideal for visiting Polignano a Mare, the fantastic waters of the Adriatic Sea and its charming bays.

You'll have the opportunity to swim, enjoy both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and visit some of the area's most evocative sites, including the "Grotta Palazzese", the "Cave of Love" the Archbishop's Cave, the Domenico Modugno Statue, Lama Monachile, the Red Bull Balcony, the Ardito Cave, the Favale Cave and many others.

The excursion lasts 1 1/2 hours and you can choose between the shared and exclusive options.

Maximum capacity: 10 people.