We are back in Puglia for our second trip and another fascinating voyage of discovery beckons. Having arrived in Bari on time, we got down to Lecce allowing us some free time to explore this incredibly historic city. From the old Roman amphitheatre to the Basilica Santa Croce, you can’t help but be immersed in the culture.
Our first night dinner was at the Osteria degli Spiriti – listed in the Michelin guide – and clearly a favourite with the locals. We tucked into a wonderful platter of antipasti: courgette flan, red pepper mousse, and slow roasted, caramelised onion, aubergine and pepper melange. The local orecchiette pasta was served next – wonderfully fresh with a rich tomato and aubergine sauce. Despite groaning stomachs, we managed to squeeze in some pan fried seabass and dessert. All washed down with some excellent local Primitivo and Moscato.