The Palazzo is a very unique place to stay, a beautiful and well maintained nineteen century palace. It has a lot of character and is decorated with taste as well as very comfortable. While it accommodates many guests, you feel like you are alone, as you can enjoy the numerous gardens and terraces of the palace.
It is located in the center of Calimera, a typical Pugliese small town twenty minutes South of Lecce, with barely any tourists. The Palazzo is steps to many local shops, including cafés, gelateria, restaurants, pharmacies and grocery stores (and 2 ATMs). You can park for free and very easily next to the Palazzo. Besides, Calimera is very well located, in-between the Adriatic and Ionian seashores, which you can drive through scenic roads among olive trees.
The Palazzo is managed by Djibril, who does everything to make your stay very pleasant. Although we did not meet Ilio in the first instance, he was kind enough to drive from Lecce to meet us before we left and discuss about the area.
We would come back any time.