{"id":5120,"date":"2026-01-27T08:28:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=5120"},"modified":"2026-01-27T08:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:28:40","slug":"italys-enchanting-holiday-destination-thats-8-times-cheaper-than-sardinia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=5120","title":{"rendered":"Italy\u2019s \u2018enchanting\u2019 holiday destination that\u2019s 8 times cheaper than Sardinia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The island of Sardinia is blessed with sugar-white beaches, delicious food and dramatic coastlines. The only problem is, you\u2019ll pay through the nose to get there.<\/p>\n

If your budget doesn\u2019t stretch far enough, though, you can still enjoy an unforgettable\u00a0Italian<\/a>\u00a0escape with many of the same ingredients \u2013 just look eastwards to\u00a0Puglia<\/strong>, a sun-drenched region on the southern mainland.<\/p>\n

Puglia is a brilliant \u2018destination dupe<\/a>\u2019 that won\u2019t break the bank. In fact, it\u2019s been hailed as one of\u00a0the world\u2019s best alternative travel spots<\/a>\u00a0by 1st Move International.<\/p>\n

Stretching along 800km of coastline, this beautiful region forms the heel on Italy\u2019s \u2018boot\u2019 and is largely agricultural. Cities such as\u00a0Bari<\/a>, Lecce and\u00a0Brindisi<\/a>\u00a0look as if they\u2019ve been plucked straight from a postcard.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to swim in the turquoise waters of the Adriatic, soak up some history or stuff yourself with Puglia\u2019s many culinary delights, this enchanting spot has something for every traveller.<\/p>\n

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Puglia is packed with beauty and history (Picture: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yet unlike Sardinia and the Italian Riviera, you don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to visit. Whereas a mid-range hotel in Sardinia can come in at around \u20ac300 (\u00a3256) a night in high season, in Puglia, you can find quality accommodation\u00a0for as little as \u20ac36<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a331) a night.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s about to get easier to travel there. As part of its expanded summer schedule, easyJet is\u00a0launching a new route to the\u00a0port of\u00a0Bari<\/a>\u00a0from both\u00a0Manchester<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Bristol<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both routes will fly twice a week, from Bristol on Tuesday and Saturday (from April 18), and from Manchester on Friday and Monday (from July 3).<\/p>\n

Additionally, since it isn\u2019t such a popular tourist trap, you\u2019re unlikely to get fleeced with overpriced food and drink. Plus, you can enjoy the sights without battling the crowds.<\/p>\n

Fancy it? Here\u2019s the lowdown on holidaying in Puglia.<\/p>\n

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