b'The Puglia (or Apulia) region on thesoutheast coast of Italy is blessed withover 500 miles of coastline washed by the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Puglia is the heel of Italys boot. The coast is dotted with charming, whitewashed seaside towns, pebble or sandy beaches, hidden grottos, Baroque architecture, friendly locals, and delightful foodyou cant really hope forChurch of Santaa better combination on a holiday in Italy!Croce, Lecce Puglia is on the opposite coast from Amalfi, which gets far more attention, but here, youll find restrained elegance and a more relaxed, laid-back vibe. You can visit Puglias many gorgeous towns and beaches on day trips from a single base like Fasano or choose to explore it any other way you like. Heres a small taste of what this sun-drenched coastal region has 220 EPC SSOin store.In the charming seaside town of Polignano a Mare, stroll through the cobblestone streets of the old town, past the main square of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, to various viewpoints. The main viewpoints of Pietra Piatta and Ponte Borbonico overlook limestone cliffs and houses on the coast and the famous pebble beach of Lama Monachile, a dramatic inlet with white cliffside houses on one side. There are numerous other viewpoints and even a half-mile coastal walk along the towns cliffs. On FILM 038 the waterfront stands the statue of the singer and actor Domenico Modugno, most famous for his 1958 hit rendition of the song "Volare".Though its often called the Florence of the South, Lecce has Greek roots and holds its own ground as a major destination. This historic city is like an open-air museum with FILM 038 PHOTO: ALESSIO-ROVERSI ON UNSPLASH (TRULLI HOUSES)buttery-yellow limestone faades of grand buildings, Baroque and Rococo architecture, 220 EPC SSOpicturesque piazzas (squares), palaces and castles, and three ancient city gates. In the heart of the old town, Piazza SantOronzo is a historic square and the social heart of the city. Its renowned for its 2nd-century Roman amphitheater, the Church of San Marco, the column of SantOronzo, and lively cafs and shops that draw locals and tourists alike. Not far from this piazza is the Basilica di Santa Croce, one of Italys most intricately carved Baroque faades, which took over 200 years to Trulli houses of Alberobello complete. Piazza Duomo is another important square locked in with magnificent ornate buildings, most prominent of which is the ENCHANTING TRAVELS\x1a35'