Top Puglia Active & Outdoor Classes

The most complete experience to enjoy Salento at 360 degrees. You will prepare orecchiette with a local grandmother, take a pizzica dance class and enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical products (fresh made orecchiette, frise, fresh local cheeses, panzerotti, and three glasses of local wine included) to fully immerse yourself in Salento’s culture. Cuisine, tradition,music, and conviviality combined into one unforgettable experience.

What makes this activity special This sailing experience is the ideal way to discover Salento from its best point of view: the sea. This is not just a hike, but a moment of authentic relaxation, away from the crowds and crowded tours. When the wind allows, you can sail in total tranquility, enjoying the silence and colors of the Ionian Sea. The local skipper selects the best itinerary every day based on the weather conditions, taking you to the most beautiful and less frequented bays, with stops to swim in clear and crystal clear waters. The limited number of guests guarantees comfort, attention and an intimate atmosphere, perfect for couples, families and small groups. It is a curated, sustainable and personalized experience, ideal for those who want to experience the Salento sea in an exclusive, relaxing and memorable way.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class in Lecce. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroni al ferretto, enjoy fresh sauces, local wines, and traditional Salento specialties in a cozy family setting. The small-group lesson of no more than seven people means you'll get plenty of attention from your teacher, plus, you'll leave with recipes to take home with you.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

With a local Nonna, you will learn how to prepare fresh handmade orecchiette pasta, following authentic Apulian tradition. After the cooking experience, you will discover the vibrant world of Pizzica, learning the basic steps of this traditional dance and experiencing the joy and energy that every Apulian feels when this incredible music begins to play. At the end of the experience, you will enjoy the freshly made orecchiette accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Take your shoes off, feel the grass under your feet and let the Salento countryside become your gym. This is pilates as it was never meant to be done indoors — a barefoot session led by a professional instructor in the open fields of a certified organic masseria, using natural props like watermelon and melon as part of the workout. The setting is Masseria Stali in Caprarica di Lecce, a fully solar-powered estate where the connection between body and land is not a concept — it's the whole point. The session ends with a tasting of fresh fruit and cold-pressed juices. Come as you are. Leave lighter.

By the end of the session you will be able to do the basic steps of the folklorist dance of Salento "Pizzica Pizzica" (Taranta). In this experience you will get a very significant portion of the Salento culture and you will not wish to be elsewhere.

Are you the sporty one in the group and want to feel confident? Leave your worries at home: all you need are your shoes! You won’t risk getting lost or running out of water. Are you with family and want to enjoy the vacation without missing out? Choose an early morning slot and experience your sporty adventure among the trulli while everyone else is still asleep, so you’ll return full of energy for the rest of the day! A certified buddy coach will guide you through the trulli of Alberobello and the Valle d’Itria, surrounded by olive trees and authentic landscapes, giving you complete freedom and safety. Enjoy the sunrise or sunset worry-free… we’ll take care of the rest! Every day ➡️ Book your active experience, from running and power walking to hikes or running technique sessions, and discover Puglia in a unique way!

Pizzica experience wants to teach and experience firsthand the dance and tradition of the Salento pizzica, a dance that has become famous throughout the world. The activity will take place in a location from the 1400s, in an ancient courtyard in the heart of the center of Lecce. You will also be offered an aperitif with local products and wine. A professional pizzica dancer will teach you the steps so you can dance with her. You will touch the tambourine with your hands, made by Salento artisans. The languages spoken are: Italian, English, French and Spanish.

Pizzica and Tarantella are a unique expression of the Puglia popular culture. This experience is not only the opportunity to learn the Puglia typical dance, in a charming setting to recreate the same atmosphere of distant and times: the trulli, the centuries-old olive trees and the countryside of the Murgia. Be and feel a "tarantata" for a day!

It’s a remarkable combination of deep relaxation, energy rebalancing, and the luxury of self-care. Get ready to experience ultimate comfort as skilled therapists guide you through a facial and foot reflexology session that will leave you completely relaxed and re-energized. You’ll be introduced to ancient wellness secrets that help release tension, improve circulation, and restore harmony to your entire body. Our sessions are conducted by highly qualified therapists, ready to tailor each treatment to your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking profound relaxation or targeted care, this activity is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss the opportunity to give yourself the gift of total wellbeing — book now and enjoy an extraordinary self-care experience that will leave you with lasting balance and renewal.

Enjoy an evening of flavors and tradition. Start with a pizzica dance class and learn the basic steps of Salento’s most famous folk dance in a lively and festive atmosphere. Afterwards enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical local products such as frise, local cheeses, panzerotti, and local specialties, accompanied by three glasses of local wine.

What makes each of my sessions a truly unique and extraordinary experience, difficult to find in other parts of the world, is the extended duration of the massage: 3 hours of duration of the massage alone (3 hours intended as a continuous and uninterrupted massage) for deep, complete and lasting well-being. A 3-hour sensorial massage, capable of instilling particular emotions in a woman, that profoundly influence her state of mind , in the days and weeks following. An infinite well-being that adapts to the needs and requirements of the woman at a given moment, based on the emotional and bioenergetic state. After a mindfulness TOUCH® session, women say they feel more alive, more serene, in perfect psychophysical peace and harmony and more connected with themselves. It's a break with a regenerating effect: some of my clients have compared their state of psychophysical well-being, after a 3-hour mindfulness TOUCH® session, to "a holiday weekend without the stress of travel".

Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other travelers, and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class in Alberobello. Visit the vibrant local market with your host, who will teach you how to select the best ingredients based on the seasons. Then, learn how to make a type of pasta and classic tiramisu. Discover regional Italian gastronomy and enjoy the meal with local wines.