We were looking for a quiet, secluded, relaxing place to spend a week in Puglia. We found it in Sergio‘s villa exactly.
The villa sits above a coastal plain above the city of Monopoli. The view is exceptional from the swimming deck, and this is where we spent most of our time. The pool itself is not heated, other than by the sun, so our trip in June made the pool a bit cool.
The Villa itself is modern, clean, well appointed, and well designed for use by large groups. The grounds it sits on are occupied by olive trees, many of which appeared quite ancient. There are even Trulli immediately adjacent to the property that you can go look at.
Be aware that this villa is out in the country. If you want to buy food or visit a beach, the drive is at least 20 minutes. Make sure you have your Google maps or iPhone with you or you’ll never find the place again after you leave it, especially at night.
We found that the old city of Monopoli was what we really enjoyed in the area, especially in the evenings. There are lots of interesting towns surrounding the location of the Villa and within striking distance: Matera, Ostuni, Lecce, Alberobello, etc.
Be advised that the beaches of the Adriatic are typically rocky. If you are interested in sandy beaches, this really is not a very good region of Italy for you.
Sergio was extremely helpful and prompt with all responses and showtimes. He runs a beautiful Airbnb and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet vacation.