Travel

In Italy—and specifically in Puglia—the properties that function exactly like Spanish or South American estancias are called masseries or masserias.

Puglia, the sun-drenched “heel” of Italy’s boot, is famous for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland, and the longest coastline of any Italian region.

The historic ports of Bari and Brindisi served as Europe’s primary maritime gateways to the Eastern Mediterranean,

Perugia, the historic capital of the Umbria region, is a powerful hilltop city defined by its dramatic Etruscan foundations, fierce medieval history, and modern reputation as Italy’s chocolate capital.