What stands out most for me from my month long stay was the exceptional hospitality of the hosts. Marianna and Pasquale couldn’t have been more welcoming, right from the start. Marianna met me just outside the limited traffic zone, to help me with my luggage, and I arrived to find a sizeable welcome basket, that included coffee, milk, croissants, fresh fruit, jars of nutella and jam, toasts, and taralli. It was really lovely not to have to immediately rush out and find a grocery store.
They also provided a written welcome with local information and suggestions for restaurants and bars etc, which was very helpful, along with a map.
They went above and beyond to ensure that I had the best experience of Salento. I was there off season and it was really difficult/impossibleto get around using public transportation. I would have missed seeing the best parts of Nardò and Salento if they hadn’t offered to take me to see some very special sites, including Porto Selvaggio with all the incredible wildflowers in bloom and the astounding frescoes in the Santa Caterina d’Alessandria Church in Galatina.
The apartment is in a convenient location in the centro storico, with close access to a large number of restaurants and bars, and the main square is just a few minutes away. There is also a small grocery store maybe 5 minutes away and larger ones within walking diistance (or you could just be lazy like I was and place an online order for grocery delivery from Despar).
The appartment having a washing machine was really helpful, given my longer stay.