The Puglia region of Italy is often overlooked by visitors who head to the more well-trodden areas of the country, but it offers so much - from stunning beaches to delicious food.

Think of a beach holiday in Italy and you’ll likely envisage ranks of sunbeds, every scrap of sand filled by sun worshippers.

Opened in 1964, Rose & Crown claims to be Italy’s first pub, and has the beer-soaked woodwork to prove it. The vibe here is traditional British-pub-meets-Italian-beach-party, and the results are fun, ...

Italian cuisine is much more than just pizza and pasta. Here are three special recipes from the Italian Adriatic coast to try ...

Polignano a Mare: Italy's Puglia region has 800 kilometers of coastline, including several of Italy's most beautiful beaches.Among them is Polignano a Mare, a fjord-like cove surrounded by cliffs.

Whether you prefer gleaming white cliffs, charming towns, or a bustling scene, add these postcard-worthy Italian beaches to your itinerary.

With so much of Italy’s coastline coming at a price, it’s not easy to find good quality free beaches. Puglia and Sardinia have regulations that require 60% of beaches to be free to access.

Now it’s time to venture to Italy’s coast where dazzling beaches and islands await. You’ve seen the art, the museums, the buildings. CNN values your feedback ...

From wild, forest-backed sands to dazzling turquoise shores, Italy’s coast is notched with blissful beaches. Here’s a dozen of the best to inspire a coastal getaway.

Now it’s time to venture to Italy’s coast where dazzling beaches and islands await. ... Inside the Mount Conero Park on the Adriatic coast, Numana Beach lies at the base of a high, ...

Now it’s time to venture to Italy’s coast where dazzling beaches and islands await. You’ve seen the art, the museums, the buildings. CNN values your feedback ...