Salento is a small paradise full of history and culture. Salento, also referred to as La Terra dei Due Mari, or the Land of the Two Seas, lies between the Adriatic and the Ionian seas, jutting out toward the East like a natural wharf. "Land of conquests, land that conquests", Salento is a strip of land covered by abundant vineyards and fertile olive-trees, a landscape that you will experience during your daily excursions.

In the nineteenth century, Salento was a popular destination for French, English, and German travelers called Grandtourists, who were enchanted by its landscapes and by the abundance of baroque art found in the squares, in the churches, and in the buildings and monuments of the town of Lecce and its neighboring villages.

The civilization of Salento dates back to the time of Ancient Greece. We will take you through a part of Salento called Grecìa to explore prehistoric menhirs and dolmens and where you will see authentic aspect of the history of Salento. Remains from the time of the ancient Greeks still exist in Grecia today; in fact, ancient Greek is still spoken by its inhabitants! On our tour through the towns of Leuca and Otranto, we will explore Byzantine crypts, the ruins of the Roman Age, and the historic specchie, or the stone houses where countrymen lived in the past. The tour of the castles will transport you back to the centuries of the Spanish regime. We will take you on a tour of the coastline from the Ionic coast where Gallipoli faces the sea to the Adriatic coast where the town Otranto stands, famous for its awe-inspiring cathedral. From Leuca, the very southern tip of Italy, you can witness the meeting of the two seas. You will have the opportunity to visit the enchanting sea-caves of Castro and the wonderful inlets in Santa Cesarea and Porto Badisco, made famous by the poet Virgil in his epic poem, The Aeneid.

From one coast with gray rocky beaches where the sun rises from the sea, to another with splendid sand where the sun sets into the sea, Salento is yours to explore. Salento offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, extensive farmland, and protected natural preserves with luscious foliage. During your time in Salento, we invite you to delight in the alluringly blue sea, rich history and culture, and most of all, excellent cooking and culinary trips that bring to mind a tradition of antique and genuine flavors. We will offer you the chance to assist in the meal preparation of specialties from Salento cooked for you daily.

Pizzica, an ancestral music with a sweeping rhythm, will be the soundtrack of your stay. Pizzica was used to recover the women that, in the past, were bitten by the taranta, or tarantula, the spider that has become the emblem of our land.