Puglia is known to be a wonderful place and every corner is magical... especially on New Year's Eve!
The best way to end the past year is certainly with relaxation, typical cuisine, and Apulian traditions.
Indeed, especially in the Itria Valley, numerous resorts, farmhouses, and trulli offer packages including a stay in their welcoming accommodations and New Year's Eve dinners featuring refined gourmet dishes made with local produce. These fantastic locations, nestled in the heart of Puglia and surrounded by olive trees, are perfect for a truly special experience.
The Itria Valley's accommodations are strategically located, just a few kilometers from beautiful villages: Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni, Martina Franca, Polignano a Mare, and Monopoli.
Christmas markets are held in the historic centers of these towns... and in an instant you'll have the feeling of being in a magical place, filled with charming Christmas objects, the scent of roasted chestnuts or hot chocolate, and why not, tasting delicious Apulian pettole.
In Puglia, the Christmas and New Year period also means tradition, which is why we must also remember the living nativity scenes that have been held every year for several years now in various Apulian towns: Pezze di Greco, Casamassima, Tricase and Specchia and many others.
Animals, ancient crafts, scents, music, objects, and tools from times gone by lead visitors into a veritable museum/workshop, rediscovering the region's roots and riches, bringing faith and folklore together.
Not to be missed is the "fiera dei pupi" in Lecce, where you can admire nativity scenes made of papier-mâché and terracotta by the best local artisans.
To start the new year off right, choosing Puglia, with all its diverse facets, is the ideal solution.
For further information you can consult the website www.pugliaetmores.it , which will provide you with more details on all the offers for a wonderful stay in Puglia.