My boyfriend and I loved staying in this beautiful, secluded home. We had the whole house to ourselves, which included a large patio and balcony overlooking the ocean. The location is very private and surrounded by olive trees and prickly pear. It is quite a large property, so you don't have to worry about neighbours nearby. We enjoyed home-cooked meals on the balcony and waking up with an espresso to a gorgeous sunrise over the water. Truly a very romantic and special location! Pina was an excellent host and welcomed us our first night (we didn't get in unitl about 9:30 pm!) with a bottle of wine, home-made olive oil, fresh tomatoes and traditional Italian bread which was lovely after a long day of traveling. Additionally, she left a list of recommendations for restaurants, travel guides, and was always available by phone for any questions about the area.

We highly recommend renting a car because there is so much to explore in the Puglia, and the town of Gagliano del Capo is quite small. The house is in an ideal location with proximity to both the Adriatic coast and the Ionian coast, providing a great launching point to explore the stunning beaches, swimming/snorkelling locations such as Ciolo and Guardiola, and amazing sea caves that can be accessed by boats that launch out of the nearby town of Santa Maria di Leuca. Also, the beautiful historic towns of Gallipoli and Otranto are only about an hour's drive, and we made day trips to both.

Puglia is truly a spectacular region with so much to see and do, especially if you love the outdoors and the ocean! This house was so nice to come back to after a day of adventures. Excellent views, comfortable, and spacious....we stayed 10 days and did not want to leave. We would love to come back and would recommend this house to friends and family!