A must-see in Puglia, the village of Lecce is the perfect starting point to go exploring the region, especially the coast. Here are 5 beaches where you can cool off and enjoy the beauty of Italy.

I recently wandered through Italy’s heel, Puglia, to pursue my version of an "eat, pray, love" summer. Determined to explore as much of the region as possible, I hopped cities and, for my final stop, ...