If you are interested in a beach holiday, Puglia has, IMO, better beaches and sea (unless you go to Sicily's smaller islands). Food is great in both regions.
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1. POLIGNANO A MARE. Polignano a Mare is one of the most famous destinations in Puglia, and for good reason! This coastal town is best known for its dramatic cliffs, beautiful seas and white pebble beaches.
The Amalfi Coast is a great place to relax on the beach, enjoy fine dining and high-end shopping, and take in beautiful scenery. Travelers looking for more culture and history should opt to visit Sicily for their vacation.
Sardinia is mostly about nature, in particular jaw dropping turquoise sea. Puglia has some of that, particularly the Gargano and the Salento, but there are more historical sights to see, including Matera which is not technically in Puglia but near. So it depends on the type of vacation you want. Sardinia hands down.
The Amalfi Coast is world-famous for its beautiful coastline enhanced by scenic seaside towns, dark sand beaches, and steep terraced geography. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed region occupies 50km of coastline and incorporates numerous towns and villages including Amalfi, Ravello, and Positano.
Taormina - The prettiest town in Sicily. One of the most famous and touristy towns in Sicily and not for nothing, a picturesque and colorful town, surrounded by two mountains and a close view of the volcano Etna.
The east coast Ionian Riviera has some of Sicily's most picturesque pebbly and sandy beaches including those of Isola Bella, Mazzaro', Giardini Naxos and Letojanni (below Taormina).
Some of the best unspoiled shoreline in all of Italy is on Sicily's southeastern coast. This is also one of the most popular zones for vacation rentals on the island, thanks to the combination of beaches and cultural offerings nearby.
The Aeolian IslandsThe Aeolian Islands lie off Sicily's northern coast and tend to be favored by Italian visitors, but persevere with the logistics and your reward will be great. The water here is crystal clear and perfect for swimming.
With 15 Blue Flag Beaches, a Baroque city, miles of ancient olive groves, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, an archipelago, endless picturesque narrow streets, and two sea-cave-dotted coastlines, Puglia (Apuglia in English) is one of the most spectacular and strikingly beautiful destinations in Italy.
Cala di Volpe, SardiniaCala di Volpe is located on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, one of the most beautiful (and expensive) stretches of coastline in all of Italy. The beach is famous for its Bermuda-blue water and the glamorous Hotel Cala di Volpe resort behind it, though you don't need to be a guest to swim there.
Rolling Stones singer seals his love for the Italian island.Mick Jagger, the frontman of British rock group The Rolling Stones, has reportedly bought a house in Sicily where he has been based since last October.
Italy is noted for its colourful and culture-rich cities, rolling hillsides and vineyards, beautiful coasts and beaches. Yet Sicily possesses some truly unique landscapes and terrain that is hard to find anywhere else in the world.