How many agriturismi are there in Puglia, and how are they distributed?
Puglia has 230 active agriturismo structures. The province with the highest concentration is Lecce with 80 structures, followed by Brindisi (52), Bari (41), Foggia (38), Taranto (14) and Barletta-Andria-Trani (5). The offer covers the entire region, from the masserie of Salento to the trulli of the Itria Valley and the estates of the Gargano.
Which areas of Puglia are best for a farm-stay holiday?
The areas with the highest density of structures and a distinct agricultural identity are Salento, the Itria Valley and the Murgia. The Gargano offers agriturismi set within the national park. The Gulf of Taranto and southern Puglia, with Pescoluse beach, combine an agricultural hinterland with easy access to the sea.
What food is served at Puglia's agriturismi?
The cuisine of Puglia's agriturismi revolves around orecchiette, fava beans and chicory, Altamura DOP bread, Andria burrata PGI and mozzarella. Cheeses such as Canestrato Pugliese DOP round out the menus. The most representative wines are Primitivo di Manduria DOC and Negroamaro del Salento IGT. Puglia's extra virgin olive oil, among the most produced in Italy, features in almost every structure.
When is the best time to visit an agriturismo in Puglia?
The most balanced period is September to October: mild temperatures, an active grape harvest and the olive harvest between October and November. Spring, from April to June, suits those looking for hikes and blossoms. July and August are the peak coastal months, with higher prices and reduced availability, especially in Salento and on the Gargano.
What services do agriturismi in Puglia offer?
The most common services include a swimming pool, a restaurant with its own kitchen, tastings of the estate's wine and olive oil, an educational farm and pet-friendly hospitality. Some structures also offer wellness treatments and family activities. On Agriturismi.it you can filter structures by specific service and find only those that match your needs.
What can you do during a farm stay in Puglia?
Activities vary by area. In Salento you can alternate visits to oil mills and historic masserie. In the Itria Valley you explore the trulli and the vineyards. On the Gargano you walk the trails of the national park. Across the whole region there are guided oil and wine tastings, Apulian cooking classes and bike rides among olive trees and dry-stone walls.
