Between crystalline sea and preserved countryside, Puglia, in the far south of Italy, have imposed themselves as the trendy destination of the peninsula. Sunday August 17 at 11:10 pm, “exclusive investigation” takes you to the heart of this formerly unknown region, now popular with stars and travelers around the world.
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Agricultural land has become a tourist hotspot
Long considered one of the poorest and most agricultural regions of Italy, Puglia barely appeared in tourist guides. But the opening of low-cost airlines and the democratization of cruises changed the situation.
In a few years, the number of visitors has exploded, propelling the region under the spotlight. Madonna, David and Victoria Beckham or Kim Kardashian now spend their holidays there, seduced by its authentic charm.
Unique heritage and local gastronomy
The tourist boom has transformed the real estate market: investors tear the abandoned farms, called massria, and especially the trulli, these small houses with pointed roofs that have become emblematic.
Another local treasure: the Orecchiette, traditional ear -shaped pasta. In Bari, an entire street is dedicated to their manufacture, where the Italian “mammas” are shaping these pasta by hand on small tables, attracting photographers and curious. Some have even become social networks icons.
Fervor, festivals and summer vita
In summer, Puglia vibrate to the rhythm of frenzied festivals, spectacular religious processions and evenings by the sea. The region succeeds in a rare balance: preserving its traditions while opening up to growing international tourism.
Between heavenly beaches, picturesque villages and Italian art of living, “exclusive investigation” offers you an immersion in this “secret boot” of Italy. Immersed in the new Dolce Vita des Pugilles, Sunday August 17 at 11:10 pm on M6. Also discover Madrid, the new European capital of extravagance in the August 3 show.