MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
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BLUEBAY | Castro
The ultimate super night club on the East Coast. A place where to party in style while waiting for a sunrise that nowhere else can be spotted this intense. A gem of design, sound shape and professional management, Blubay fits nearly a thousand beautiful people in fancy dresses pumping to proper house music from the best local djs and guests such as Ibiza’s Luciano and Peggy Gou- Good table service
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MASSERIA WAVE
This countryside hotel has recently turned from a family residence into an open space of tolerance and contemporary hedonism. It is the only place of this kind down these shores actually. It welcomes a vast eclectic that is a bit younger, funky, lgbqt+ friendly and really up to party crowd and plays some serious electronic music along with drag shows and exhilarating entertainment. It can be fun
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RIOBO’ | Gallipoli
A steady presence in the Salento Nightlife for decades, among the many clubs in Gallipoli this is the more suitable for an international clientele, with good table service and accessible house music. Not my type of clubs really. But again, among the many of not-so-good-quality in the area, just avoid the dance floor and once you get a private table you’ll be cool in proper comfort
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PALAZZO BN | Lecce
This boutique hotel with rooftop restaurant and lounge took the place of the former Bank of Naples, in the center of Lecce. A location of real charm I have to say. They hosts interesting parties and live jazz too, in an elegant set up where to meet the city’s jet set and discerning international travelers. Bit pricey and slightly posh, it is still good for a pleasant night out
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CANTIERE | Lecce
Huge American bar serving meats, cheese platters and good drinks. The extensive rooftop overlooking porta Napoli is super popular among young locals who patiently queue to attend the massive live gigs and hip hop dj sets. Great service and fun for all ages after all…
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MAESTRALE | Otranto
Located by the beach in the town centre, sunset to after dinner Maestrale is the ultimate quality bar in Otranto. Slightly glamorous yet still casual and fun, it gives its best at sunset time, then after dinner the beats go up and you can dance till late to some “ok” music
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BIRREGHE | San Foca
One of my very favorite bars. Since 2015 the young owners Marta and Filippo keep the otherwise boring village San Foca alive and groovy with their state of state of art drinks, and quality funky music from the best local dj’s, until 3 am every night. All the way by the harbor Yo!
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CASTELLO DI TUTINO | Tricase
Local film maker Edoardo Winspeare took this medieval castle In the heart of Tricase and turned it into a space for culture and gastronomy. Every weekend and everyday over the high season they host quality bands, dj’s and entertainment shows, for what is an intense summer program promising the refined clientele an overall good time of fine cultural value