Salento is one of the most authentic parts of Italy with its olive groves, crystal clear sea, quiet and pristine rocky beaches, majestic balconies, elegant Baroque façades, Roman ruins, and old towns. Here are a few reasons why you should travel there and explore its paradisiacal natural landscapes and experience its ancient history, timeless beauty and tranquillity, and exquisite cuisine.

Rumor has it that from November 2024 there will be a direct flight from New York to Bari, the main airport in Apulia, however, at the time of writing most intercontinental flights land in Rome Fiumicino or Milan Malpensa, the biggest connecting airports in Italy. From there, you can catch a flight either to Bari or Brindisi, Puglia’s second international airport also known as Aeroporto del Salento.