7% Tax Towns in Puglia Near the Sea

Moving to a new country, dealing with bureaucratic paperwork, and most of all investing in a property comes with a cost. If you’re considering moving to Italy, particularly near the sea, but at the same time you want to save money and take advantage of some incentives, then this article is for you. Italy offers a flat 7% income tax rate for up to ten years if you relocate to a town with fewer than 30,000 people (up from 20,000 as of April 2026) – all the technical details here. So, if moving to Puglia has always been on your wish list, what could be better than combining tax savings with life in a beautiful, authentic town with easy access to the sea? We’ve used our Town Explorer to identify some of the most interesting 7% tax towns in Puglia. These are less mainstream places, but absolutely authentic – towns where you can enjoy a great lifestyle without crazy prices and just a few steps from the beach. Cisternino (BR) Cisternino is located in the heart of the Valle d’Itria, about halfway between Bari and Brindisi. With around 11,200 residents, it’s known as one of the most beautiful villages in…