Apulia

The Apulia region of south-eastern Italy has quite a story to tell, having been in hands of the Greeks, the Romans, the Ottomans, the Spaniards and other colourful peoples, all of which have contributed to the region's dialects, flavorful cuisine, and distinctive architecture. This is Italy's best kept secret for outstanding cycling. From Otranto, crossroads of culture, to the whitewashed houses of Ostuni reaching towards the rich blue sea; from the memorable conical roofs of the trulli in Alberobello to the enchanting white sand beaches near Gallipoli, enjoy superlative rides through sparsely inhabited ancient olive groves, Mediterranean mache and invigorating coastal roads with views that will make you fall in love.