Villas in Salento
Villas in Salento

Villas in Salento

Villas with soul in Puglia

Puglia is renowned for its unique trulli and its majestic masserie, the very best of which you’ll find exclusively here below alongside our collections of summery seafront villas, sumptuous palazzi and contemporary gems.

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Travel guide

Our guide to Salento

The sun-drenched Salento Peninsula, the southernmost tip of Puglia, is where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet, shaping a coastline of breathtaking beaches, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters. Its charming towns, from baroque Lecce to the whitewashed villages along the coast, are rich in history, culture, and local traditions. Here, life moves at a slower pace, and the cuisine—rooted in simple yet flavorful ingredients—perfectly complements the region’s warm hospitality and Mediterranean charm.

Getting there

Fly to Salento via Brindisi or Bari airports, with easy access to coastal gems and historic towns.

Good to know

  • Main city: Lecce
  • Surface area: Approx. 5,000 km²
  • Population: Around 1.5 million

Local highlights

  • Agricultural heritage: Salento is known for its primitivo and negroamaro wines, as well as its centuries-old olive groves.
  • Cultural anthem: “Lu Rusciu de lu Mare,” a traditional folk song capturing Salento’s spirit.
  • Signature dish: Ciceri e Tria – a delicious mix of pasta and chickpeas, some of it fried for extra crunch.


Top Puglia locations

Brindisi

Plan your visit to Brindisi, a historic city on Puglia's Adriatic coast. Enjoy Roman columns, Baroque churches, and its lively seafront promenade.

Ostuni

Ostuni in Puglia beckons with its white-washed houses and historic charm. Delight in medieval architecture, local festivals, and stunning Adriatic views.

Gallipoli

Discover the beautiful city of Gallipoli on Puglia's Ionian coast, and explore its ancient fortresses, sun-kissed beaches, and vibrant streets.

Monopoli

Explore Monopoli, a picturesque town on Puglia's coast. Wander through its ancient streets, relax on pristine beaches, and visit the majestic castle.

Polignano a Mare

Plan a trip to Polignano a Mare for your next Italian holiday, an enchanting town perched on limestone cliffs. Uncover historical sites and amazing coastal views.

Lecce

Visit Lecce, the 'Florence of the South.' This Baroque city in Puglia's Salento area boasts stunning architecture, historic sites, and a vibrant culture.

Our locations in Puglia

Salento

The southernmost part of Italy's heel, Salento is a long, mostly flat stiletto of land lapped by twin seas: the Adriatic to the east, the Ionian to the west. Its varied coastline features paradisiacal, Maldivesque beaches, dramatic cliffs, deep, translucent inlets, and a series of evocative, historic towns, such as Gallipoli and Otranto. Inland, meanwhile, is the creamy baroque sophistication of Lecce and a host of authentic, timelessly charming villages.

The Valle d'Itria

Set on a high fertile plain in the centre of Puglia, the Valle d'Itria incorporates wooded slopes, vineyards, endless olive groves punctuated by the coned roofs of trulli, a host of picture-perfect towns (Alberobello, Ostuni, Locorotondo, and Polignano a Mare to name just a few), and a pair of coastlines – the Adriatic and the Ionian - to choose from. Each town has its own gastronomic speciality, so its also an unforgettable destination for food and wine lovers.

From our local specialist

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"After a day at work, I love nothing more than an evening swim in the sea off the white sandy beach of Pescoluse. The water is irresistible and the sunsets are magic."

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