Lido di Gallipoli

The town of Gallipoli on the Apulia coastline literally translates as ‘Beautiful City’ from its original Greek name.

If you come to visit, you’ll see why it’s so deserving of this description! Situated on the west coast of the Salento peninsula, Gallipoli is divided into two parts; the old town centre and the more modern developed section.

Gallipoli is actually built on an island which is connected to the mainland by a 16th century bridge. Historic sites in Gallipoli include the 14th century walls built by the Spaniards which were once reinforced by twelve lookout towers.

If you’re searching for an Italian holiday destination that lies off the beaten tourist track then why not book a gorgeous villa rental in Porto Selvaggio in Apulia for a week or two!

Water lovers will be in paradise here as the intimate beach of Porto Selvaggio is crystal clear and further out, full of colourful marine life to observe in a scuba diving or snorkelling expedition!

Porto Selvaggio is an ideal spot to visit any time of year, especially if you wish to escape into the midst of nature.

Among the incredible properties that we have to rent, there are many that are unique or interesting. In some cases they have particular features, locations or views to recommend them but some of the properties themselves are the stars of the show.

Some of the most stunning are our historic vacation rentals. These properties have character to spare, tales to tell and photogenic moments aplenty.

They are the perfect location for weddings, truly once-in-a-lifetime holidays for history buffs and seriously luxurious getaways. Here are just ten of our favourites and they really are beauties.

Italy is a beautiful place to holiday and the south of Italy, in, boasts hot summers and plenty of excellent beaches. For seaside and sun getaways, it's undoubtedly the best part of the country to head to.

However, if you are looking for a quasi-tropical destination in Italy, then you need to find a vacation rental in Apulia and make your way to the exceptionally beautiful town and comune of Porto Cesareo in the province of Lecce, in the heart of the Terra d’Arneo. This area has stunningly, impossibly azure crystal clear waters and powdery white beaches and feels like you somehow accidentally stumbled into the Caribbean...how magical does that sound?

La Notte della Taranta is an annual music festival held in Salento, Apulia (or Puglia) and is the largest music festival in Italy. Established in 1998, it has grown and grown into the event it is today which has a fantastic international reputation and draws huge crowds each year.

Events take place in a variety of locations in the municipalities of the province of Lecce from the 5th of August culminating in a giant closing concert in Melpignano on August 22nd .

Beach-lovers of the world will discover that a villa in Apulia is definitely in order as there is truly an astounding array of the most exceptional beaches and seaside beauties to be explored and enjoyed across the region. However, in particular, if you head to the province of Salento, to the very south of Apulia, you will find a rather impressive selection of some stunning naturally-occurring swimming pools that have been carved out of the cliff-sides and coastlines of the area by the sea and wind and geological phenomena. We have previously mentioned the impossibly lovely Grotta della Poesia, which was named among the most beautiful natural pools in the world by both National Geographic and CNN Travel, but another charming example is the Piscina Naturale di Marina Serra, or the Marina Serra Natural Pool.