Luca was there to welcome us and was charming and most helpful. We loved the penthouse, the terrace was superb. Everyday we were able to have breakfast outside and sometimes dinner. The area was perfect. Able to walk to the sea and shops and everywhere we wanted to go. Even the train station was only a ten minute walk. Staying for an entire month was wonderful but still not long enough! We chose not to hire a car and we traveled to Gallipoli, Lecce, Matera (takes around five hours by train but an adventure and we stayed away for three days, breaking the journey on our return), Brindisi, and Bari (did not like it there, just a huge busy city). We went swimming most days, walked, read and did lots of painting. The was weather changeable but kind to us. Only one day when we could not go out because of a tremendous storm. Luca's place is very comfortable and he was at the end of the phone if we should need to contact him. The only bad thing about the months stay was having to leave! Grazie Luca for your hospitality, we had a wonderful time. CaroleAnn and Neil