We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Salent 800. The apartment we stayed in is perfect for a couple but a bit too small for anything more than that. I only mention it because there are several apartments within the overall structure so if you’re more than 2, I would be sure to check that you’re booking the correct one for how many people you are.
The space is very stylish with everything in French, recently renovated and reminiscent of something in the French countryside. Air conditioning works well but the unit is situated in the “living room” so you have to leave it on for quite a while to feel it in the bedroom. Shower temperature was a bit tricky to get right and there was a small leak on the bathroom floor next to it but in these charming, ancient buildings that’s only to be expected.
The apartment does share a door with a common room that has a washing machine so there is some additional room to lounge in. We were able to hear some other people hanging out in there for a bit but nothing disruptive or annoying. In fact we ended up chatting with them for a while and they were great.
Cesare was a fantastic host and answered any questions we had right away and even gave us some tips for the best things to do in Santa Maria di Leuca (the de facto capital of the area), about a 10m drive away, including an incredible boat tour of the Ionian and Adriatic Sea during the sunset with Leuca Explorer. There are some decent restaurants and cafes within walking distance but the best meal we had in the area was Boccaccio in S.M. di Leuca.
The apartment is in a quiet street just a minute’s walk away from the town square which had some public performances (music and theater) all 3 nights we were there. For such a small town, it really comes alive at night once it’s cooler and everyone is out.
Overall we would certainly recommend Cesare’s place if you’re looking for something just off the busier part of Leuca yet still close enough to everything to be able to check out different towns and beaches!