A good quality of life

Puglia's high quality of life stems from an authentic lifestyle, rooted in its rich cultural heritage, delicious food and wine, mild climate and affordable cost of living. The region offers a unique balance of nature, tradition, and modern comforts that has made it a magnet for expats, remote workers and retirees from every corner of the world, looking to buy a masseria (farmhouse) or a historic home in Puglia.
The growing popularity of Puglia as a tourist destination has also continued to grow in recent years, driven significantly by a boom in international visitors. The region has seen a substantial increase in both arrivals and overnight stays, with the international market proving a major catalyst for its tourism sector, attracting investments from international groups such as Rocco Forte Hotels, Accor Hotels and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
- Total numbers: 6 million arrivals over 20.7 million overnight stays.
- Growth year-on-year (2023-24):+10.6% increase in arrivals;+ 9.7% increase in overnight stays.
- International tourism: + 22.6% rise in international arrivals + 21.9% rise in overnight stays
Did you know?
The BBC ranked Puglia as the number one European travel destination to visit in 2025, citing the region’s celebration of “slow food”, incredible coastline and numerous UNESCO sites, such as Alberobello, among the reasons that make it so exceptional.