Location
The apartment is located in a small complex in a residential area just to the north of the main bay of Otranto. There are three beaches with 5 min walk; one being the idyllic main Otranto free beach. Five minutes walk will also get you to a small supermarket which is well stocked. The old city of Otranto, which comes alive at night, is less than fifteen minutes walk away and there is a wide choice of bars and restaurants along the way. There is also easy access to main roads out of Otranto to explore some of the other towns and cities of the region.
Apartment
The apartment was clean, tidy and well presented. The apartment itself is bijou but there is a large terrace with a sun canopy, perfect for sitting out to eat and relax. The kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans and crockery as well as having an oven, 4 ring hob and an under counter fridge with freezer compartment. Cleaning products are also provided should you require them. The sofa bed was comfortable enough and you can still move around the apartment when it is folded out. It is also fitted with a modern AC unit which was not so noisy as to prevent you sleeping.
Hospitality
Barbara was very quick to respond to our messages in the lead up to our stay helping us out where she could. During our stay Barbara’s father, who lives close by and was always on hand, managed the apartment and he was happy to help with everything he could (despite our limited Italian and his limited English).
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would recommend both the apartment and Otranto for anyone looking for a quiet beach holiday.