Real Salento lives inland, among nearly a hundred of cute towns and villages spreading over a vast country land. The region’s rural heritage is strong down here, even though now it is getting more modern and refined.Trust me, if you come armed with curiosity this remote area of Italy will win your heart instantly

Below my essential tips. Check the REVIEWS below for more detailed info

ATTRACTIONS

• Ancient villages @ Galatina / Nardò/ Maglie / Corgliano D’ Otranto / Martano / Specchia & Presicce / Leverano
• Dolmen and Menhir / Greater Greece
• Prehistoric settlements @ Roca & Castro / Parco Dei guerrieri, Poggiardo
• Visits to farms and wineries
• Churces and baroque @ Santa Maria Novella Galatina / Otranto’s cathedral / Nardò Dome
• Botanic garden @ Cotura
• As you drive, the beautiful vineyards all over the place…

STAYS

• Australian owned beautiful relais @ Masseria Trapana’, Surbo Lecce
• Mind body and soul in style @ Naturalis, Zollino
• Artsy and funky, London style @ Castle Elvira, Trepuzzi
• Masseria XXX

FOOD

• Ultra-quality slow food @ Lilith, Vernole
• Creative dining @ Farmacia dei Sani, Ruffano
• Seafood heaven  @ Mamma Rosa
• Natural / vegan @ Casa Porcara / Piccapane
• Pizza @  i Mille, Corigliano d’Otranto 
• Serious pastisserie & Gelato @ Arte Bianca, Parabita  / Ascalone, Galatina / Nicola & Rita, Cocumola

DRINKS

• State of art creative cocktails @ Roger 65, Galatina
• The Milan way @ Sagrestia, Martano
• Serious, serious drinks @ Farmacia dei Contenti, Ruffano

BODY & SOUL  

• Amazing spa @ Naturalis, Zollino
• Yoga retreats @ Samhadi,  Zollino
• Spa @ xxx