Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, is an enchanting region full of medieval hilltop villages and charming little towns, with a landscape that is dominated by picturesque vistas of vineyards and olive groves, rolling over unspoiled countryside, and of course, mile and mile of pristine coastline along the beautifully blue Adriatic Sea.
It has long been a favorite destination for Italians seeking sand and sunshine, not least because the country’s culinary cognoscenti rank it as one of the best places to eat in the Bel Paese – a statement that no one can make lightly. Local produce is the star of Puglian cuisine, and from the seasfood to the freshly picked greens, you won’t find better ingredients anywhere. And as for the wine, whether it’s Salice Salentino, Negroamaro, Primitivo, or the Bombino Nero, there’s a world of interesting flavors waiting to be discovered.
The riding will be as vibrant and as varied as the region’s terrain, and whether we’re cruising along the shore or climbing deep into the mountains of the Gargano National Park, there will not be a dull moment in this unforgettable week.
