Discovering Salento, among sea, nature and Baroque architecture
Informations about localities
If you are staying in our villa you can't miss the so-called "Capital of Salento": the wonderful city of Lecce.. The distance is about 47km from Casarano and can be reached by car in about 30/40 minutes. Once in Lecce the obligatory stages are doubtless the following:
- the Basilica of Santa Croce;
- the Amphitheatre and Roman Theatre;
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta;
- Castle of Carlo V;
- Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate;
There are many other things to visit but if you want to reconcile the discovery of new places to a beautiful day at the sea my advice is not to delay too much in reaching the beaches nearby!
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Lecce
If you are staying in our villa you can't miss the so-called "Capital of Salento": the wonderful city of Lecce.. The distance is about 47km from Casarano and can be reached by car in about 30/40 minutes. Once in Lecce the obligatory stages are doubtless the following:
- the Basilica of Santa Croce;
- the Amphitheatre and Roman Theatre;
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta;
- Castle of Carlo V;
- Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate;
There are many other things to visit but if you want to reconcile the discovery of new places to a beautiful day at the sea my advice is not to delay too much in reaching the beaches nearby!
Otranto is another must see if you come to Salento. It is full of places that tell the story of a population starting from many years ago.. but I don't want to anticipate anything. What I think is really worth seeing in Otranto is:
- the Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata with inside the beautiful crypt;
- the Aragonese castle;
- I recommend a relaxing walk in the beautiful old town;
- the Bauxite quarry which is an absolutely unusual landscape;
- Punta Palascia where from the terrace of the lighthouse you can enjoy a spectacular view, consisting of the lighthouse that stands out in the middle of the rocks and overlooks the endless crystal expanse of the sea, where the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea meet.
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Otranto
Otranto is another must see if you come to Salento. It is full of places that tell the story of a population starting from many years ago.. but I don't want to anticipate anything. What I think is really worth seeing in Otranto is:
- the Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata with inside the beautiful crypt;
- the Aragonese castle;
- I recommend a relaxing walk in the beautiful old town;
- the Bauxite quarry which is an absolutely unusual landscape;
- Punta Palascia where from the terrace of the lighthouse you can enjoy a spectacular view, consisting of the lighthouse that stands out in the middle of the rocks and overlooks the endless crystal expanse of the sea, where the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea meet.
Galatina is a small town in the heart of Salento, it is not among the most known but I recommend you take a tour because it hides the unprecedented beauty. If you are here you absolutely must visit the Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria; also don't miss the beautiful old town and the Chiesa Madre di San Pietro e Paolo.
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Galatina
Galatina is a small town in the heart of Salento, it is not among the most known but I recommend you take a tour because it hides the unprecedented beauty. If you are here you absolutely must visit the Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria; also don't miss the beautiful old town and the Chiesa Madre di San Pietro e Paolo.
Santa Maria di Leuca reserves, in my opinion, the most beautiful landscapes of Salento; starting from the sunsets that can be accompanied by a drink reaching Punta Ristola, at dawn that can be seen a few kilometers away reaching the Località Ciolo.
If you are in Leuca I recommend renting a boat or a dinghy to visit the Ionian and Adriatic Coasts that preserve the breathtaking caves.
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Santa Maria di Leuca
Santa Maria di Leuca reserves, in my opinion, the most beautiful landscapes of Salento; starting from the sunsets that can be accompanied by a drink reaching Punta Ristola, at dawn that can be seen a few kilometers away reaching the Località Ciolo.
If you are in Leuca I recommend renting a boat or a dinghy to visit the Ionian and Adriatic Coasts that preserve the breathtaking caves.
Culinary offer
It is a historic restaurant and pizzeria. The owners have years of experience and the thing that drives me to return and to recommend this place to my guests is that, in addition to professionalism, they offer all first choice products, fresh and in season. It is also a good compromise for those who don't want a pasta or a second, as they make really good pizzas!!
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RISTORANTE PIZZERIA RAGNO DAL 1975
1 P.za della RepubblicaIt is a historic restaurant and pizzeria. The owners have years of experience and the thing that drives me to return and to recommend this place to my guests is that, in addition to professionalism, they offer all first choice products, fresh and in season. It is also a good compromise for those who don't want a pasta or a second, as they make really good pizzas!!
Great bar, bakery and pastry for breakfast, aperitif and especially to taste the delicious pasticciotti leccesi!
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Arte Bianca di Antonio Campeggio
18 Via Don Luigi SturzoGreat bar, bakery and pastry for breakfast, aperitif and especially to taste the delicious pasticciotti leccesi!
If you want to taste the best calzoni of the area, the Bar Paolo in the center of Gallipoli is a guarantee!
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Bar Paolo
35 Corso RomaIf you want to taste the best calzoni of the area, the Bar Paolo in the center of Gallipoli is a guarantee!
Historic restaurant in the countryside offering rustic Salento dishes and a terrace with landscaped garden.
I recommend booking on time as it is almost always full.
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Le Stanzie
Historic restaurant in the countryside offering rustic Salento dishes and a terrace with landscaped garden.
I recommend booking on time as it is almost always full.
This is another restaurant that I would definitely advise you. Very good dishes both meat and fish, friendly and welcoming staff.
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Le Macàre
140 Via Mariana AlbinaThis is another restaurant that I would definitely advise you. Very good dishes both meat and fish, friendly and welcoming staff.
If you want to try a good pizza and you don't want to move too much from the villa this is the perfect place!
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22 Via NardòIf you want to try a good pizza and you don't want to move too much from the villa this is the perfect place!
It is a good restaurant facing the sea with an excellent quality-price.
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Ristorante La Vinaigrette
75 Riviera Armando DiazIt is a good restaurant facing the sea with an excellent quality-price.
Taverna del Porto
121 Lungomare Cristoforo ColomboSightseeing
Known for its beautiful mosaics, the Church of S. Maria della Croce, also known as the Church of "Casaranello", is one of the oldest monuments in Puglia.
It is located a few kilometers from our accommodation and I recommend you not to miss it!
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Church of Saint Mary of the Crucifix
Via CasaranelloKnown for its beautiful mosaics, the Church of S. Maria della Croce, also known as the Church of "Casaranello", is one of the oldest monuments in Puglia.
It is located a few kilometers from our accommodation and I recommend you not to miss it!
This path is a must! If you can wake up early in the morning you can walk through it as the sun rises and it is something that will leave you speechless. Once you finish the path going down towards the sea you will find yourself in front of the caves that offer beautiful views.
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Sentiero delle Cipolliane
This path is a must! If you can wake up early in the morning you can walk through it as the sun rises and it is something that will leave you speechless. Once you finish the path going down towards the sea you will find yourself in front of the caves that offer beautiful views.
Fantastic experience to see the caves of the Ionian and Adriatic side. Boats can be rent independently or accompanied by local guides.
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Boat trips to the Grotte di Leuca Santa Maria
4 Via EneaFantastic experience to see the caves of the Ionian and Adriatic side. Boats can be rent independently or accompanied by local guides.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
I recommend getting around by car.
I recommend getting around by car which is the fastest and most convenient way as trains and buses connect but don't arrive directly at the points of interest recommended by me.
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I advise you to book restaurants.
I advise you to book all the restaurants because most of them during summer are often full.
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Bring comfortable and fresh clothes.
Bring comfortable and fresh clothes if you want to visit and many swimsuits to not miss any good opportunity to take a dip in our beautiful sea.