Oh my goodness!! We couldn't have wished for better hosts than Rino and Francesca. They were incredibly friendly and thoughtful and made us feel totally welcome from the moment we arrived. The apartment was delightful, with charming and beautiful touches like the roof terrace area and the stunning, rustic design of the entire place making it extra special. The outside kitchen was a delight to cook in and the small Conad supermarket - less than a 10 minute walk away - had not only all the basics but also a fabulous delicatessen and fruit and veg section (plus a marvellous Pugliese wine selection) so cooking authentic Italian style meals was an integral part of our holiday.
The small private beach was magical; on several occasions we were one of only two or three couples there. On one occasion it was just us and one other guy! Perfect if you value peace and quiet and relaxation. It is also pristine.
Otranto is such a lovely town and only a 15 minute amble away. We were especially lucky to be there at the time of the Festival of St Francis Di Paola so there was lots going on but even at quiet times there would have been more than enough to keep us occupied.
The secure parking on site was also greatly appreciated and very useful.
I will finish by saying again how utterly delightful Rino and Francesca were as hosts; local wine and home grown rocket was in our kitchen on our arrival, we were invited to pick as many lemons from their trees as we wanted; on our first morning we were greeted by warm pastries on the kitchen table; when I asked if I could borrow a chopping board Rino came back with a large plate apologising saying that their board had broken- next thing we knew Francesca arrived home with a brand new wooden chopping board! And one day I received a message from Rino checking whether we were staying home for the day relaxing before he made noise with his jet washer!! So thoughtful!
If you are considering Otranto as a holiday destination then do not hesitate...book in with Rino & Francesca, you will be utterly charmed as we were! 😄❤