A perfect Salento headquarters, for dozens of reasons:
Firstly and most importantly, Tonino is a fabulous host, extremely responsive, helpful, accommodating and kind enough to offer various recommendations and advice about Puglia.
The space is great for 4 people, has a well stocked kitchen, good bathroom, comfortable beds and spacious outdoor areas. AC is great, washing machine is very convenient and the big communal table is fun for cooking and serving meals made of fresh ingredients that are all a walk away.
Spongano during our stay hosted an event in the piazza almost every night, and it was a great way to experience the local culture.
The Tabari coffee shop in the main piazza was fabulous, delicious and great friendly service.
Spongano was great if you want to avoid any tourists whatsoever and drive back and forth to the wonderful beaches in Salento. Here you can live like a local :)
Spongano by itself is quaint and picturesque, but if you want to see more of what Puglia and Salento
have to offer, I would definitely recommend a rental car. Parking at Tonino’s was no-problem.