PAT, Traditional Agri-Food Products: a new and exclusive travel proposal.

Italy and tourism. A combination that has always, throughout the world, recognized two fundamental ingredients as the basis of the success of the Bel Paese: the historical artistic heritage and food . The latter, in particular, in recent times has increasingly become a compass capable of revealing hidden territories to travel lovers, yet capable of conquering hearts and palates with local tastes and flavours.

It is no coincidence that the best tourist guides highlight foods, products and places not to be missed to enjoy unforgettable dining experiences.

But how can we trace local particularities, the result of traditions not always known outside the geographical area of ​​reference?

An effective and evocative way is undoubtedly to search online for PATs, Traditional Agri-Food Products , particularly linked to a territory and its history. These are niche products because, unlike the DOP and DOC brands, recognized at Community level and referring to entire regions, the PAT is an acronym that even a single Municipality can attribute to a product. Product whose production methods have been consolidated over time according to a tradition that has lasted for at least 50 years.

And precisely in terms of tradition, Puglia confirms itself among the top regions in Italy with the largest number of Traditional Agri-Food Products.

And so the tourist who arrives in the Bari area will be able to reach Gioia del Colle to taste one of the tastiest burratas. Those who have decided to spend their holidays in the Gargano will certainly enjoy at the table (perhaps as an appetizer) some bruschetta with hanging tomatoes, an ancient meal that farmers often consumed to preserve bread without wasting it. In Salento , however, lovers of intense flavors can ask to taste the Calzone, a focaccia filled with olives, anchovies, fried onion, raisins and strong ricotta.

In short, beyond the Main Stream destinations, the PATs can represent an excellent tourist guide , allowing lovers of surprises to organize real taste tours to discover uncontaminated territories and villages .

This too is travelling : following little-trodden paths, deviating from the most sought-after routes, and marveling at unique discoveries for the heart and palate.