Puglia conquers the international scene. Among the nine unmissable destinations to visit in 2025, according to the prestigious British broadcaster BBC, Puglia takes first place.

The Southern Italian region, already much loved by tourists, continues to be talked about: two international airports and an impressive 20% of arrivals from abroad in 2024 confirm its growing popularity. The trend, experts assure, will not stop in 2025. The BBC highlights the reasons for this success: “Slow food, dream beaches, Unesco sites like Alberobello”, but also a cultural and spiritual offering linked to the Jubilee, with the many churches that dot the territory.

Trulli of Alberobello - a view from above
Numerous tourists visiting the characteristic area of ​​Alberobello.

When to go and what not to miss

The BBC recommends visiting Puglia in late spring (May-June) or early autumn (September-October), when the climate is still pleasant, but far from the summer heat. And, in addition, you avoid the summer chaos that takes over all summer destinations. Among the suggested locations, stand out Polignano a mare, famous for its breathtaking cliffs, Alberobello with its trulli, a UNESCO heritage site, the spectacular Cave of Poetry in Salento and the baroque Lecce, the fantastic Otranto, pearl of Salento and the easternmost city in Italy with the famous Aragonese Castle and the wonderful Cathedral with the medieval floor mosaic, the fantastic beaches of Gallipoli with its breathtaking old town.

Other destinations reported by the BBC

In addition to Puglia, other destinations highlighted by the BBC for 2025 include the Alentejo coast in Portugal, the Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis mountain area in Switzerland, Cape Antibes in France, Slovenia, the Peloponnese in Greece, Paris, the northern coast of the Sweden andAlbania.

A perfect mix of nature, culture and relaxation, designed for those who want to travel between spring and autumn, without necessarily focusing on summer.

BBC: “Puglia queen of travel 2025”, here is the ranking last edit: 2025-04-14T07:00:00+02:00 da Editorial Team

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