Lecce is Salento’s crown and Fausto’s apartment is a gem in that crown
Everything about our stay in Lecce was perfect. We loved the city, which is a perfect size and we loved Fausto’s mansarda which is also a perfect size, perfect in every way, in fact.
From our initial contact to the ease of our departure, Fausto made every effort to ensure our stay in his city was memorable. We were travelling by car and he met us at an appointed place and showed us where to park safely. Fausto also gave us a map which showed the spots where we could find free parking in close proximity to the apartment. The parking spot was only about 400 metres from the apartment which meant that we could wheel our bags there easily when we left. This was the bit I was worried about when I booked, but I needn’t have been.

The apartment itself was spacious, beautifully appointed and spotless. As every other reviewer has said, the terrace is a huge drawcard, in the fresh cool of early morning and then again in the evening. The view over the rooftops is priceless. Inside, we really appreciated the air conditioning, both in the living area and in the bedroom.

We spent one day exploring Lecce and the following day exploring the southern tip of Italy. Fausto’s map and he suggestions for attractive towns and scenic drives were spot on.

Our favourite restaurant was Osteria 203 Arte e Cucina, Viale Lo Re, 39 and our favourite enoteca, Mamma Elvira in Via Umberto We enjoyed our coffee and pastry each morning at Caffe Paisiello in via Giusseppe Palmieri.

Lecce is a beautiful city and Fausto’s apartment is an excellent base for visiting it.