Puglia may look compact on a map, but Italy's southern heel is larger and more varied than many first-time visitors expect. Between the hilltop towns of the Valle d'Itria, the baroque cities of Salento, the beaches that line both the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, and the countryside dotted with ancient olive groves, there is plenty to fill a week or more. So, how many days do you need in Puglia? While it is possible to visit for a long weekend, seven days is the ideal amount of time for a first trip.