If you are looking for the Puglia best Instagram spots to improve your feed, this article is perfect for you! Puglia is located in Southern Italy and is considered the heel of Italy’s boot. Furthermore, in recent years Puglia has become a very popular destination thanks to its places and much more. In fact, in Puglia, you’ll find several Insta-worthy spots in its picturesque villages, beaches and scenic viewpoints. So if you are planning a trip in this part of Italy, don’t miss the Puglia best Instagram spots!
Lama Monachile beach (Polignano a Mare)
Lama Monachile is the most famous beach in Polignano and probably the most photographed in Puglia. This pebble beach is located between two high cliffs with buildings on the top. The best place for your photo is definitely from the bridge. Moreover, just go down the stairs to the beach for other photographic corners. Lama Monachile beach is often crowded after 10 am. So try to get there as early as possible in the morning if you want your shot with no one around. Early morning is our favorite time of day there when the sun rises over the buildings on the right.
The old town of Monopoli
Monopoli is a very nice town located only 7km from Polignano a Mare. For this reason, if you visit Polignano, take a walk in the old town of Monopoli. Most of the spots are located between Lungomare Santa Maria and Via San Vito. In fact, you’ll find several insta-worthy corners for your photos. In addition to this, the whole old town is full of restaurants and bars in full Apulian style. We recommend that you visit these places early in the morning for your photos because they are very crowded in the afternoon.
Cliff of Lungomare Domenico Modugno (Polignano a Mare)
This is our favorite spot in Polignano a Mare! From this huge rock platform, you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the buildings of Polignano perched on its cliff. To reach this platform simply ask for the statue of Domenico Modugno then walk down the stairs onto the rocks. The best moment for your shot is at sunrise because at sunset the cliff on the right is partially shaded. In addition, the platform is crowded with tourists and locals in the summer. However, this place is huge, so it’s almost impossible for it to be very crowded.
Trulli of Alberobello
The Trulli of Alberobello are one of the most important landmarks of Puglia. You definitely don’t have to miss them! In addition, the entire area of the Trulli has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trulli are limestone houses with pyramidal roofs typical of this region of Italy. This town with its typical buildings is visited every day by tourists from all over the world. For this reason, Alberobello is often crowded especially in spring-summer. Early morning is the best time to stroll through its alleys and find the most picturesque corners for your best photos.
Porta Azzurra (Ostuni)
Have you ever heard of the white town Ostuni? This picturesque Apulian town is located in the famous Itria Valley. Furthermore, Ostuni is full of insta-worthy corners such as the Blue Door. This colorful door is actually the entrance to a bed and breakfast. The best time for your photo in this spot is at noon when there are no shadows.
The old town of Polignano a Mare
In addition to its beautiful views, Polignano also boasts a picturesque old town. The main entrance to the old town is the Arco Marchesale also known as the Porta Grande. After a few steps, you’ll find a little square full of restaurants/pizzerias and bars. In addition, the old town of Polignano boasts some platforms with a beautiful view of the sea and the town. The best time for your photos is definitely in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Abbey of San Vito (Polignano a Mare)
The Abbey of San Vito is another beautiful spot for your Instagram feed. Located along the coast, a few kilometers from Polignano, this abbey has a Baroque style. The best place for your shots is from the rocks on its right. In fact, from there, you’ll have a perfect view of the entire abbey and a few people around you. Our favorite time for this shot is at sunset.
The old town of Ostuni
In addition to the Porta Azzurra, you’ll find several perfect corners for your photos. In fact, the old town of Ostuni is full of insta-worthy spots to be discovered. Almost all of its buildings are with whitewashed walls, amazing for your photos! For this reason, Ostuni is called the white town. We recommend that you stroll through the streets of the old town in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Hermit Rock (Polignano a Mare)
Legend has it that a hermit lived on this rock. At his death, a cross was erected in his memory. Today the hermit’s rock is a protected area home of the Corsican gull (Larus Audonii) a rare specimen among the most beautiful in Europe. You will find this rock near the Polignano football stadium.
Bauxite quarry (Otranto)
One of the must-see places, once you arrive in Salento, is the Bauxite quarry. This place is located just outside the town of Otranto. The Bauxite quarry has a lake with green hues like emerald, surrounded by red earth. This artificial lake of the quarry is one of the most photographed places in southern Puglia.
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