Travel to Puglia
We can't wait for you to come to Puglia! Before you come we want to share some general information about the area to help you plan your trip.
Transport: Uber is not available in Puglia, so local taxis need to be pre-booked. Details have been shared in the other sections on this page.
Money: We would advise bringing cash. Whilst card is accepted, cash is still needed for some bars and taxi services. We've been caught out a few times!
Uber is not available in Puglia, please see below for local taxi details. We recommend booking taxis by the end of April.
Please arrange your own transport to the venue on the day of the wedding - to arrive for 14:30.
Transport will be available from 11pm until the end of the evening for those staying in: Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Fasano, and Torre Canne area.
If you are not staying in one of these areas, please arrange your own transport home.
Parking is available at the venue and cars can be left overnight, for collection after Sunday's pool party.
Please see below for local taxi details. We recommend booking taxis ahead of time if you are wanting to explore Puglia and/or go out for dinners in the evening if you are arriving a couple of days before the wedding.
Fabio (London Taxi Service) +39 320 070 3113
Marco (Fanelli Taxi) +39 389 125 7826
Angelo (Semerano Taxi) +39 330 964 927
Angelo (Saponaro Taxi) +39 338 668 2406
Giovanni (Colucci Taxi) +39 330 326 269
Angelo (Zito Taxi) +39 337 937 020
Pacifico Taxi +39 338 946 5188
Puglia NCC +39 339 752 0845
Gianni Pinto +39 347 685 8440
Radio Taxi +39 333 741 6999
Giuseppe Corbascio +39 333 741 6999
Autoservizi Ferrara +39 330 935 815
EasyJet, RyanAir, and British Airways have flights available to either Brindisi or Bari airport.
If you want to extend your trip in Puglia we suggest renting a car with any of the major car rental agencies - Avis, Maggiore and EuropeCar - located in both airports. Just a note that for those traveling from outside of Europe, please check whether you need an international driving license in order to rent.
For day trips, there is a good train service running along the coast connecting Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Fasano, and Lecce.
Monopoli
Monopoli is one of our favourite places we have stayed in. It's a very quintessential southern Italian town, with a lot of good restaurants and beautiful beaches. It is within easy driving distance of many of the area’s biggest attractions and villages, making Monopoli a great base to explore Puglia if you are hoping to extend your trip. It is also about a 15 minute drive from the venue.
Polignano a Mare
The photo on the left is Polignano a Mare's famous beach. It's a cliffside town with a very beautiful old town with lots of cliff side bars and restaurants to try out. Definitely worth spending an evening here!
Ostuni
A 20min drive from Monopoli, Ostuni is an inland town known as the 'white city'. We visited Ostuni for dinner and is a great place to spend half a day exploring. It's made up of a maze of alleyways, staircases and arches with views across the sea and surrounding olive trees. We didn't stay in Ostuni but there are a lot of very nice hotels and Masseria's nearby - worth exploring if you are extending your trip.
Alberobello
Alberobello village is 20mins from Monopoli. A UNESCO heritage site, it is known for its unique tiny Trulli houses. A bit of a tourist hot spot but definitely worth a visit.
Matera
We didn't get to visit Matera when we were in Puglia but it is meant to be one of the most interesting and unusual towns in Italy. Another UNESCO heritage site, it is famous for its extensive cave-dwelling districts, which have been inhabited for centuries. You can stay in the caves or spend the day wandering the lanes along the cave-filled cliffs.
Lecce
It is known as the Florence of Southern Italy and probably one of the most beautiful towns we visited during our trip to Puglia. The old town is protected from cars so is a great place to walk around the alleyways, explore the piazzas and their many many wine bars. You can easily explore the Salento region from Lecce - this is the very Southern point of the 'boot' and has some amazing beaches, including Porto Cesareo and Punta Prosciutto (referred to as the Maldives of Europe).
Alimini
Close to Otranto which is one of the main towns in the south of the region, it's a good place to stay if you want to extend your trip and have some beach time. The water here is protected so is good for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Savelletri
If you want to treat yourself to a nice hotel, Savelletri is home to six of Puglia's most luxurious Masseria hotels. It is a laid-back fishing town and seaside resort. There are a lot of nearby beach clubs, including Coccaro Beach Club. Two of the best hotels in this area are: Borgo Egnazia and Masseria San Domenico.