Buonasera! Our stay in Puglia and Casarano at Virginia’s place was very pleasant. The place, part of a beautiful house in the midst of an olive grove, is spacious and comfortable, with all necessary amenities for making oneself at home, though, being in the basement, also somewhat dark – which is actually an advantage as it stays cool in the Salentine hot summer days.
Initial communication with Virginia by e-mail was prompt and easy. When we arrived we were welcomed by Virginia’s sister Martina, who showed us the place and greeted us with plenty of fruit and cakes for the traditional Italian “dolce” breakfast. She was around for anything we needed, otherwise very discrete in her part of the house.
Barbequing seems to be a tradition in Puglia, and yes – there was a gas-BBQ available for us in the garden, which we gladly used. On that occasion the hosts even lit plenty of aromatic candles in the garden which made for a very special and romantic ambience and kept the mosquitoes well away.
The kitchen is well equipped and there is WiFi in the property, should you urgently need to check on a recipe (although the network could benefit from an investment in a range extender).
Casarano and other towns in the vicinity will surprise you with their charm. The seaside is just 20 minutes drive through the picturesque countryside and boasts some very nice white-sand beaches on a par with those of Varadero or Beau Valon.
All in all, we would recommend this property as a place where 4 to 5 people can be accommodated in peace and comfort and spend a relaxed time in the south of Italy, enjoying the environment completely disconnected from the world and usual daily stress.
Mizza & Mica