Wow! What a great stay in Castro at Casa Stefania. The apartment has been newly renovated. It is fresh and super clean. The space feels like home. Beds are comfy. The roof top terrace is a great place to take in the sea views with a nice glass of vino. Everything is really accessible from apt. The sea is just a few minutes away by foot.
The town is lovely. The sea is beautiful. And the people are friendly. Castro is a great home base if you want to explore other parts of Salento.
Cristina is AMAZING! She made my stay special in so many ways. She is sincere, and you get the sense right away that she really cares about your stay in Castro. The first day, she took me to the local water dispensary. I misunderstood the price per liter and had 3 euros remaining after all my bottles were filled. She dropped me off at the apartment and returned unexpectedly with a very heavy crate full of water bottles. Another day, after a trip to the local fish market, we made linguine with mussels and tiramisu together. Cristina has exactly the right touch - not too little and not too much. She is a local and knows everything and everybody in and around Castro. She really can help you get to know the town from the inside. She's a beautiful person. My stay would NOT have been what it was without knowing her. Grazie tanto, Cristina!!!