We felt very welcome at Sergio's apartment! There was a bottle of Rosé, water and a lot of snacks in the kitchen. The style of the apartment is very unique and nice decorated. In October Parabita is very quiet, but you can find a good coffee just a few minutes away, there are also good grocery shops. The shop with the fresh pasta around the corner is a must! It's also easy to find a parking for the car. We spent all days at the beautiful beaches near Gallipoli, half an hour from Parabita. I don't speak Italian, Sergio don't speak English, his wife a little bit - so the communication is not that easy but doable.