THE MOST RELAXED WE’VE BEEN IN YEARS
We had the pleasure of staying at Casa dello Scirocco - Casa Vacanze la Pigna for two weeks and loved every second. So relaxed were we that by the end of our stay, we found ourselves having no idea of time.
A car is needed but the villa is close to the small town of Pezze di Greco with the bigger town of Fasano a little further away, but still close enough to make the getting of basic supplies easy. The fact that we were not in a heavily touristed area was such a blessing. Most days were spent lazing by the pool or driving to a nearby beach and there are plenty of serviced and unserviced beaches from which to choose. We also travelled to nearby towns and cities, always in awe of the beauty around us and surprised how every experience was so different and memorable.
Rita and Luciano were the most delightful hosts, often delivering delicious baked goods to us. I still hanker for the local Calzone Pizza. Though we are unable to speak Italian, we were able to communicate effectively enough. The only regret with the language was that I was unable to sit and chat with Rita, which I would loved to have done. She is so instantly likeable. I wanted to know about her life, her paintings from her childhood and beyond which adorn the walls. She has clearly put her creativity to good use in decorating the villa, it’s quite beautifully done. If only some of the items were for sale, if only she had a shop!
The villa was well equipped with linens and towels included. The kitchen too was excellent with all the items needed to cook at home. Little touches like a lovely bowl of fresh fruit gifted upon arrival, providing soaps and shampoo, were very much appreciated.
Staying at Casa dello Scirocco had a profound effect on us. We arrived as Berliners, all punctual and ready for an early dinner often puzzled by the late service at restaurants but we left as Italians, eating late, enjoying our time together and wondering how it was suddenly midnight.