What to see in Gallipoli: visit the “città bella”, not just in summer time

What to see in Gallipoli: visit the “città bella”, not just in summer time

Cultural and scenic itinerary in the city of Gallipoli: where to walk, take beautiful photos, where to eat fresh fish (and more), historical hot spots not to be missed. Popular destination for young people due to a lively nightlife, Gallipoli is a very pleasant town all year round for all types of travelers. A place for walks in the historic center or along the seafront, a city with a picturesque…

Gardens in the villages of Salento: hidden treasures of greenery, stone and water

Gardens in the villages of Salento: hidden treasures of greenery, stone and water

Let’s find out some secret gardens in the villages of Salento, Puglia, embellishing farms, period buildings and villas suspended between the sea and Mediterranean nature   The territory of Salento, Puglia, South Italy, is starred with amazing small villages ; they boast peculiar architectural and artistic elements, from the noble palaces of the Renaissance period to court houses, underground oil mills and historic farmhouses. But even private buildings are often…

Apulian resorts to see in 2022

Apulian resorts to see in 2022

Lesser known villages in Puglia and resorts of great beauty and value, not to be missed in 2022. No matter if you have already been to Puglia one or more times or it is the first time, there is always a lot to discover in this land: there will always be towns, villages, localities and even tiny hamlets that will leave you breathless for their beauty. or that will intrigue…

Come and learn about the Grecìa Salentina

Come and learn about the Grecìa Salentina

Have you ever heard of Grecìa Salentina? It is a geo-linguistic area of Salento with interesting features not only in its peculiar language. Let us show and tell you something more about this territory with a history of its own and many beauties and gems to give to visitors. What is the Grecìa Salentina exactly? The sub territory know as Grecìa Salentina is an area made up by 11 municipalities…

What’s behind the objects you buy in Puglia: history of symbols between ancient and modern times

What’s behind the objects you buy in Puglia: history of symbols between ancient and modern times

What’s the meaning of the Apulian pumo (ceramic pine cone shaped souvenirs) and of the local ceramic prickly pear blades? What do the objects and memories you take away with you after your trip to Puglia tell us? You know, you don’t go away empty-handed from a trip to Puglia. From the peculiarity of some objects, which enchant by their nature, to the goodness of food and wine, combined with…

Brindisi and surroundings: narrow streets, glimpses of the sea and intense green

Brindisi and surroundings: narrow streets, glimpses of the sea and intense green

have you ever visited Brindisi, its center and its countryside? Do you know the surroundings of Brindisi? If you still don’t know them, you should, because worth a stop and stay. Here are ideas on itineraries and places to discover in Brindisi in Apulia and its surroundings A city where many travelers land in the popular Salento, port of departure and docking for travelers going to the Balkans and Greece,…

Masseria nel Salento: warmth welcomes all year round

Masseria nel Salento: warmth welcomes all year round

A Masseria farm in Salento, close to the sea, in the countryside, with the warmth of this land welcoming you all year round: ideal farmhouse for yoga retreats, meditation and holistic wellness. The feeling of being welcome and peaceful is here in the internal and external spaces of Masseria Matine, thanks to a skilful mix of styles, colors and materials, near the beautiful natural swimming pool of Marina Serra. Villa…

Santa Maria di Leuca and surroundings: the two secret souls of Salento

Santa Maria di Leuca and surroundings: the two secret souls of Salento

Santa Maria di Leuca is a town full of suggestions, different souls, history and inspiration. Let’s get to know it better Santa Maria di Leuca is a very suggestive point of interest in Salento. About 80 km away from the city of Lecce, the path to reach it is rich in beauty, which runs along from the coast that sees the Ionian Sea flowing on one side and the Adriatic…

Sposarsi in una masseria nel Salento

Sposarsi in una masseria nel Salento

Motivi (e modi, e luoghi) per sposarsi in una masseria nel Salento Aria di mare e profumi di campagna, macchia mediterranea e allestimenti country-chic: il sogno di molte coppie di sposi è questo e ci sono pochi posti in Italia che possono garantire la compresenza di tutti questi elementi “magici”. Uno, probabilmente il più amato, è il Salento (anche la Puglia in genere offre molte buone ragioni per sceglierla come…