We’re watching the summer sun begin its climb into the hot blue sky. The car is ready to roll, packed with deckchairs, towels, hats, sun cream, books and a large cool-box. We’re off to the beach. But which beach? I check the direction of the fluttery sea breeze.

From the north? Right then, we’re off to one of the gorgeous beaches along the Ionian Sea. As they say in Puglia: ‘Va 'dove ti porta il vento’; ‘Go where the wind takes you!’