We really enjoyed our 2nd trip to Puglia this year and having explored slightly further north last year, opted to go south of Lecce and explore around the coastline. The accommodation at La Casa de Maria was an ideal base for getting to both coastlines and still being near to Lecce meant there was plenty to keep us occupied if we wanted to stay away from the beaches. We recommend Gallipoli, Nardo', Punta Prosciutto, Porto Cesareo, Santa Maria al Bagno, Santa Caterina, Porto Selvaggio just to name a few.
The accommodation itself was really nice and spacious, ideal for a family and having an outside area it meant we could enjoy a lunch or evening meal away from the sun.
With limited options in the local town, we quite often bought from local shops and with a well stocked kitchen it was all very easy to cook in the apartment and welcomed after a day out and about.
Maria the host was really helpful ensuring we got the best out of our stay with tips and advice and was also very friendly, surprising us with various local produce including figs, tomatoes off the land, something our children found great fun.
We really recommend La Casa de Maria and hope to return one day soon.