The arrival at Cerfignano was wonderfull. As we arrived by car late in the evening Rosanna opened the door with her big smile. We felt immediately very welcome. The house is decorated with care, everything is very clean and brand new. The style is modern and everything you might need is present.
The beaches in the neighbourhood are all rocky and crowded. If you look for a sandy beach, like us, you need to go to the Ionic sea. Although the distance is only 40 km take into account this takes approximatilly 1 hour. The 'reward' however is great: the beaches are very nice and clean, with not so many people, and you can hire umbrella's and lettini as well. People in this area are all very friendly, as already said you feel very welcome. Which is important for the positive holiday feeling.
Cities that are worth to visit are Maglie, Otranto, Melpignano (small but nice atmosphere). We also enjoined the festa della pizza in Cursi, with nice folk music. We felt the Salentini are proud of their land.
The parents of Rosanna live nextdoor and are charming, however you need to speak a bit Italian to make yourself understood.
At the end we are happy we booked at Rosanna's place because we really felt at home. We probably come again.
Thanks Rosanna!