Nordic Walking in Puglia

We know how much our Flavours community enjoys our wellness-focused holidays, after years of experience and great feedback while running our Pilates breaks. For 2025, we’re launching Nordic Walking holidays, ideal for groups and solo travellers who want to reconnect to mind and body, enjoy some low-impact but highly effective exercise and, of course, see some of Italy’s most beautiful scenery.

For our first Italian location, we’ve chosen the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia. Why? Well, because it has it all. Think rustic, medieval hilltop towns, characterised by sun-blasted buildings, and ancient architecture and surrounded by undulating landscapes, as well as rugged coastlines with the clearest, bluest waters. It’s a region of contrasts, from forest-covered hills to bustling fishing ports where we know from experience you can get the freshest oysters of your life – accompanied by a crisp glass of Prosecco!

We can’t wait to explore this varied landscape with you during our Nordic Walking sessions, as well as stretch out under the Italian sun with daily Pilates classes. Throughout the trip, you’ll have the chance to visit towns like Lecce, known for its golden-toned buildings, baroque churches, and ancient ruins, as well as stop for authentic meals at local trattorias and even try a cooking lesson.

For the week, your Puglian home will be the restored hunting lodge Casino Pisanelli, chosen because it offers the best of both worlds. From the huge outdoor pool, set into the manicured gardens, you can see acres of woodland stretching outwards, and yet the coast is close by, too. It’s the perfect place to pick up your Nordic Walking poles and get exploring, and our Pilates groups have even been known to enjoy an impromptu session on the beach!

You’ll be joined by your Pilates tutor who will guide you through your daily classes, as well as our friendly host and an Italian private chef, who is on hand to whip up authentic meals using fresh, local ingredients – the Italian way. If you’re looking to kick start spring, welcome in the warmer months, and get your wellness journey back on track, this is the holiday for you.