Puglia is no longer Italy’s best-kept secret

Following our recent vlog, “Italy Prices Are Rising,” we’re looking more closely at where international buyers are searching for property—and Puglia is firmly on their radar. New figures for the first half of 2026 show Salento and Valle d’Itria among Italy’s most sought-after areas by international property buyers, while Ostuni continues to attract strong interest. But what is drawing people to Puglia—and what could this growing attention mean for those hoping to buy here? We explore what overseas buyers are searching for, from renovated homes and coastal locations to authenticity, community and a better quality of life. Because finding the right home isn’t only about the property—it’s about the life that surrounds it. We also take you to our weekly market in Galatone, where we meet a stallholder who has been selling shoes here for 50 years. Finally, we share an emotional goodbye to our dear friends Mark and Lee after their unforgettable summer in Salento. They arrived as lifelong friends and left feeling like locals. It isn’t goodbye—it’s ci vediamo presto LIVING LIKE A LOCAL UPDATE - Thank you for the wonderful response to our 2027 applications. We have replied to everyone who applied, so please check your inbox and spam folder. Applications are temporarily closed, but you can still ask to be placed on our waiting list. What will Michael and I be doing while Casa Mia Salentina is being rented? We’ll be travelling around bella Italia—and perhaps returning to another country close to our hearts. More on that later in the year! If you’re dreaming of buying a home or creating a life in Salento, visit:https://casamiasalentina.com Subscribe and join us as we share real life in Salento, Italian property insights and our journey of living in southern Italy. PROPERTY REPORT SOURCE - Gate-away: Foreign Buyers—A Snapshot of the Italian Property Market in the First Half of 2026https://www.gate-away.com/blog/foreig... The report reflects enquiries made through Gate-away and indicates where international buyers are searching. It does not represent completed property sales. #PugliaProperty #BuyingPropertyInItaly #LivingInPuglia #Salento #ValledItria #Ostuni #MovingToItaly #ItalianRealEstate #LifeInItaly #CasaMiaSalentina Don’t forget to like and hit that subscribe button for more adventures and tips on making your home dreams a reality and share your thoughts! 🌟 💬 Share your questions or experiences in the comments below, and let's connect over this exciting journey! 🌟Click link here for your complimentary e-Book link 'All About Apulia' https://www.casamiasalentina.com/all-... Subscribe for more adventures in Apulia and beyond! 🌍🔔 🌟 Subscribe Here:    / @casamiasalentina   🌟 Follow Us on Instagram:  / bella_italia_anna   🌟 Facebook   / 1029684585292440   🌟 Website: https://casamiasalentina.com 🌟 Casa Mia Salentina email: casamiasalentina@gmail.com 🌟 Subscribe to our Newsletter https://branded.casamiasalentina.com/... Chapters… 00:00 Intro 00:28 About us 00:47 Property prices are rising 03:50 Where is international demand growing 05:38 Weekly markets & shoe shopping 08:07 Living like a local applications UPDATE 08:37 Mark & Lee leaving us, reflection & goodbyes 11:23 Live stream from Australia 12:20 Puglia’s attraction 13:41 Michael’s knee x-rays