Top Puglia Active & Outdoor Classes

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Alberobello and the Valle d'Itria through unique outdoor sport experiences. Choose between running, fitwalking, countryside routes, forest trails or outdoor training, always in small groups with a qualified Buddy Coach. ✔ Small groups ✔ Personalised pace ✔ Running or Fitwalking ✔ Carefully selected routes ✔ Suitable for different fitness levels ✔ Sport • Wellness • Nature ✔ Qualified Buddy Coach

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Gardens of Agape Where time stands still, water sustains and sound accompanies. A Meeting with Your Truest Part We have always been taught to look for answers everywhere: in doing, in performing, in running every day. Then, sometimes, you realize that you just have to stop. There is a precise moment when the body ceases to hold the accumulated tensions, the breath spontaneously regains its natural rhythm and the silence ceases to be empty: it becomes presence. Giardini Di Agape were born as an oasis of profound disconnection from the daily noise in the heart of Puglia. A place designed to get in touch with the deepest and least frequented parts of ourselves, learn to accept them, integrate them and make peace with the internal conflicts that we carry within.

Yogalab is a center dedicated to Yoga and other wellness experiences. We are a community of Italian and foreign teachers certified for practice and each with a specific address: Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga Flow and Ashtanga Yoga. The space is silent and welcoming and favors an intense and profound practice. We are happy to welcome you and to practice together!

I'm Bart Conterio, specialist in "Extended Holistic Massages" for women's well-being. 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 uninterrupted massage "hands-on") 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 and that adapts to the needs 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: 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".

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.

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.

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.