Discover Salento

Our favourite places around the villa: beaches, historic towns and authentic flavours, all a short drive away.

Beaches & sea

The most beautiful beaches

The coast and its crystal-clear water, just minutes from the villa.

Santa Maria al Bagno
Beaches & sea

Santa Maria al Bagno

Clear water, small coves and seaside bars — the closest beach to the villa.

~15 min by car
Gallipoli
Beaches & sea

Gallipoli

Golden beaches and a beautiful old town set on the sea.

~30 min by car
Punta Prosciutto
Beaches & sea

Punta Prosciutto

White sand and shallow turquoise water, Caribbean-style.

~40 min by car

Towns & culture

Towns and culture

Baroque art, cathedrals and the Greek-speaking heart of Salento.

Lecce
Towns & culture

Lecce

The Baroque capital of Salento, a city of golden stone and elegant squares.

~40 min by car
Galatina
Towns & culture

Galatina

The frescoed Basilica of Santa Caterina and the tradition of the pizzica.

~15 min by car
Otranto
Towns & culture

Otranto

A seaside town with cathedral, castle and a turquoise bay.

~50 min by car

Food & wine

Flavours of the land

Where to taste the real Salento, recommended by us.

Ristorante La Fontana, Sannicola
Food & wine

Ristorante La Fontana

Fresh fish and seafood in Sannicola — one of our favourite tables.

Sannicola · ~15 min by car
Pizzeria Don Ciro, Aradeo
Food & wine

Pizzeria Don Ciro

Excellent pizza in Aradeo, just a few minutes from the villa.

Aradeo · ~5 min by car
Wineries
Food & wine

Wineries & tastings

Taste Primitivo and Negroamaro with visits to local wineries.

~20 min by car