🌿 Sustainable Travel — Italy
Eco Hotel a Apulia (Puglia)
Eco Hotel a Apulia (Puglia), Italy
Book a sustainable stay in Puglia — trulli in Alberobello, baroque Lecce, Salento beaches, and green-certified masserie. Same price as Booking.com, 5% cashback, 1t CO₂ offset per booking.
Perché Soggiornare a Apulia
Apulia — the heel of Italy's boot — stretches over 19,000 km² between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, offering 865 kilometres of coastline with dramatic limestone cliffs, fine sandy beaches and hidden sea coves. With more than 300 sunny days a year, it is one of Europe's most beloved destinations for travellers seeking nature, culture and exceptional cuisine without the crowds of Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast.
The Apulian landscape is a mosaic of ancient olive groves — some trees over 1,000 years old — Primitivo and Negroamaro vineyards, dry-stone walls and the iconic trulli of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region's towns tell stories of millennia: Bari Vecchia with its Basilica of San Nicola, Lecce with its dazzling barocco leccese, Ostuni the white hilltop city, and Polignano a Mare clinging to sea cliffs. The Valle d'Itria, a rolling valley between Bari, Brindisi and Taranto, is dotted with trulli, masserie (fortified farmhouses) and hilltop villages like Locorotondo and Cisternino, widely considered among Italy's most beautiful borghi.
Travelling sustainably in Apulia is natural — the region's traditional architecture (trulli, masserie, white-washed towns) has been eco-conscious for centuries. Local food is farm-to-table by default, with zero-kilometre produce, wild-harvested herbs and seafood caught daily. By booking through IMPT, every stay offsets 1 tonne of CO₂, making your trip carbon neutral at no extra cost. You pay exactly the same as Booking.com, receive 5% cashback, and get EUR5 free credit on signup. More than 25,000 green partners across Italy participate in the IMPT ecosystem, helping travellers reduce their environmental footprint while experiencing the best of Italian hospitality.
Apulia at a Glance
Top Cosa Fare a Apulia — Things to Do, Attractions & Places to Visit
🏛️ Visit the Trulli of Alberobello
UNESCO World Heritage — 1,500+ conical limestone trulli in the Rione Monti district. Free entry to the trulli zone. Trullo Sovrano museum €3.
🌊 Swim at Polignano a Mare
Lama Monachile — the iconic cove beach between cliffs. Free entry. Historic bridge above. Domenico Modugno's birthplace.
⛪ Explore Lecce's Baroque
The Florence of the South — Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, Roman Amphitheatre. Pietra leccese limestone architecture.
🌲 Hike Gargano National Park
Foresta Umbra beech forest, Baia delle Zagare sea stacks, Vieste cliffs. 100+ km of hiking trails. UNESCO-listed ancient forest.
🏖️ Salento Beaches
Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento), Baia dei Turchi, Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo. Fine white sand, crystal-clear water, €15-25 umbrella rental.
🏰 Tour Castel del Monte
Frederick II's octagonal 13th-century castle. UNESCO site. €12 entry. Panoramic Alta Murgia views. Combine with Andria.
🤍 Discover Ostuni
The White City — dazzling hilltop town visible for miles. Maze of whitewashed alleys, cathedral rose window, sea views.
🏚️ Day Trip to Matera
45 min from Bari. UNESCO Sassi cave dwellings, European Capital of Culture 2019. Ancient cave churches, stunning ravine views.
Dove Alloggiare in Apulia
📍 Bari & the Coast
Best base for first-timers. International airport, central location, excellent train connections. Explore Bari Vecchia, Polignano a Mare, and the Valle d'Itria easily. Hotel range from €50-150/night.
📍 Valle d'Itria
Trulli country — Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Martina Franca. Stay in a converted masseria or trullo. Perfect for couples and food lovers. Agriturismo options from €70-200/night.
📍 Lecce & Salento
Baroque city life + easy access to Salento beaches (Pescoluse, Otranto, Gallipoli). Historic centre accommodation ranges from B&Bs to boutique hotels. Rooms from €60-180/night.
📍 Gargano Peninsula
For nature lovers and beach enthusiasts. Vieste and Peschici offer coastal charm. Foresta Umbra hiking, Tremiti Islands ferries, dramatic coves. Hotels from €55-160/night.
Top Eco Hotel a Apulia
HI Hotel Bari — Bari
Eco-certified 4-star near the seafront. Walking distance to Bari Vecchia. Solar-powered, locally sourced breakfast. From €65/night
Trulli Holiday Resort — Alberobello
Authentic trullo accommodation in UNESCO zone. Organic breakfast, solar heating, rainwater harvesting. From €90/night
Masseria Corte degli Aromi — Lecce
Restored 17th-century masseria. Organic vegetable garden, solar energy, farm-to-table restaurant. From €110/night
Masseria Il Frantoio — Ostuni
Historic olive mill turned eco-resort. Olive oil production, organic garden, saltwater pool. From €130/night
Hotel Baia delle Zagare — Vieste
Cliffside hotel overlooking the iconic sea stacks. Eco-certified, organic restaurant, private beach access. From €85/night
Ecoresort Le Sirene — Gallipoli
Beachfront eco-resort in Salento. Solar-powered, zero-plastic policy, organic breakfast, bike rental. From €95/night
Walking & Hiking in Apulia
🥾 Foresta Umbra Trail — Gargano
A 6 km loop through the UNESCO-protected Foresta Umbra, an ancient beech and oak forest. Shaded, flat terrain suitable for all levels. Look for deer, wild boar and rare orchids. Free entry. Best in spring and autumn.
🥾 Alta Murgia National Park
Explore the limestone plateau of Alta Murgia. The trail from Castel del Monte to Gravina di Puglia (12 km) passes through prairie-like grasslands, ancient sheep tracks (tratturi) and deep limestone gorges. Ideal for birdwatching — look for kestrels and hoopoes.
🥾 Salento Coastal Trail
The path from Otranto to Porto Badisco (8 km) follows dramatic Adriatic cliffs past the Grotta della Poesia natural pool and Torre Sant'Andrea sea stacks. Stunning coastal views, wild Mediterranean scrub, and swimming stops at hidden coves.
Nearby Regiones
Regionees of Apulia
Bari
Capital city, largest airport, central hub for exploring Puglia
Brindisi
Major port city, airport, gateway to Salento and Greece ferries
Foggia
Gargano gateway, Tavoliere plains, largest province by area
Lecce
Baroque capital, Salento heart, closest to best beaches
Taranto
Ionian coast, Mar Piccolo, Aragonese castle, mussel farming
Domande Frequenti
▶What is the best time to visit Apulia?
Spring (April-June) offers mild temperatures between 18-26°C, blooming olive groves and fewer crowds. September-October is also excellent with sea temperatures warm enough for swimming until October, lower prices and nearly empty beaches. July-August is hot (30-35°C) and busy but perfect for beach holidays and festivals. For more detail, see our Best Time to Visit Apulia guide.
▶Where should I stay in Apulia for the first time?
Bari or Lecce make the best bases. Bari has the international airport, ferry port to Greece and Tremiti Islands, plus a central location to explore both Gargano (north) and Salento (south). Lecce is the heart of the Salento, with the finest baroque old town and spectacular beaches 20 minutes away. For something unique, book a trullo stay in the Valle d'Itria around Alberobello or Locorotondo.
▶Are eco hotels in Apulia the same price as Booking.com?
Yes — IMPT guarantees identical prices to Booking.com across all 8M+ hotels worldwide, including every property in Apulia. You pay exactly the same rate, then receive 5% of the booking amount back as cashback. For every booking, IMPT offsets 1 tonne of CO₂ through certified carbon removal projects. New users also receive EUR5 free credit on signup. No hidden fees, no markups — just greener travel at the same price.
▶What are the most beautiful beaches in Apulia?
Salento's beaches are legendary: Pescoluse (nicknamed the Maldives of Salento), Baia dei Turchi near Otranto, Gallipoli's Baia Verde and the Porto Cesareo marine reserve with its protected Posidonia seagrass meadows. On the Gargano peninsula, Vieste's Pizzomunno beach and Baia delle Zagare with its dramatic sea stacks (faraglioni) are spectacular. The Tremiti Islands offer some of the clearest waters in the Adriatic for snorkelling and diving. The Ionian coast between Metaponto and Taranto has miles of sandy beaches that are less crowded and perfect for families.
▶How does IMPT cashback work for Apulia hotel bookings?
It's simple: search for your eco hotel on IMPT, book at the same price as Booking.com, and receive 5% of the total as cashback. For every booking, IMPT offsets 1 tonne of CO₂ through certified carbon offset projects. The cashback is credited to your account and can be applied to future bookings. There are no membership fees, no hidden costs and no minimum spend. Sign up and receive EUR5 free credit to get started — you can book an eco hotel in Apulia at zero upfront cost. Already 25,000+ green partners participate across Italy.
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