Alessandro’s apartment was the perfect place for us as a base for exploring around the region, and to come back to in the evening for food, wine and the beautiful view of the waterfront from the private balcony. Probably one of the best viewing points in the whole city!
Franz was with us in minutes of our arrival to show us in and drive us to the supermarket to get essentials. And he was up at 7am to collect the key from us on departure. So friendly! The apartment is very well equipped for utensils, pans, glasses etc, with a big fridge-freezer and an induction hob (good for one pot meals at least). Bathroom is great - love the shower. The pictures don’t really do justice to what a good feel there is to the place - it’s quirky but with a really stylish 50s feel to it. Set Spotify to play Italian jazz and you’ll feel very cool lounging on the balcony.
Driving through the town to get there can be a little challenging - lots of one-way streets, and at one point it brings you right into the main square with the Duomo in front of you! We were a bit anxious we’d taken a wrong turn, but don’t worry, it’s quite permitted. And you can park on the waterfront for free all day, and keep an eye on the car from the balcony.
Great for getting around - 30 mins to Lecce, an hour drive to Gallipoli, great beaches at the Torre Guaceto nature reserve, and Spiaggia D’Ayala was an hour away too, so we got to see both coasts. And Brindisi itself is a good town to use as a base - good restaurants and bars, live music most evenings in the town square by the theatre. Highly recommend Rendezvous Bistro (it is a class far above the seafood and pizzeria restaurants on the waterfront and much better value!), Cafe Olympia, and Variety Ice for best chocolate gelato ever! Also look out for the fruit and vegetable market in Piazza Mercato - much cheap and fresher than at the supermarket.
Highly recommend - and hope to get back there!