Leuca Relax & Sea n.1b, Castrignano del Capo, Italy

Explore the natural beauty of southern Salento in Puglia. This ground-floor studio for 2 makes the ideal hideaway. The studio apartment has a sunny terrace with an outdoor dining area for memorable meals al fresco. The residence is close to the centre of Santa Maria di Leuca and only 5 minutes from the sea.

The front door leads from the terrace into the airy living space. This is furnished with a colourful sofa/day bed, a flat-screen TV, plus a dining table and chairs. The open-plan kitchen is equipped with a cooker hob, fridge/freezer and Moka coffee maker. The double bed and a wardrobe are adjacent to the dining area.

Bathroom

The brightly tiled bathroom has a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional

• Private terrace • Outdoor dining • Air conditioning • Shared BBQ • Flat-screen TV • Smoke & CO detectors • Fire extinguisher • Public parking nearby; reservations are not possible (charges may apply) - car recommended • Check-in from 4.00 pm; check-out before 10.00 am • Security deposit €50 • Wi-Fi not available

Location

The apartment is only a 10-minute walk from the centre of Santa Maria di Leuca. The town has many good restaurants that serve the freshest seafood and local wines. The seafront is known for its lovely villas, elegant buildings and the Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo shopping street. In addition to being the home of Europe’s tallest lighthouse, the town is also at the end of the Apulian aqueduct, whose waters cascade down an elaborate waterfall (20 minutes) set in a lush park.

There is plenty to explore along the Ionian coast: beautiful beaches, caves and the stunning Il Ciolo inlet, near Gagliano del Capo, which is known for its crystal-clear sea. The Thursday morning market in Castrignano del Capo (5-minute drive) is the ideal place to pick up fresh local ingredients to cook at home.

Gallipoli (35 minutes) is a very popular tourist destination during the summer months. In Greek, Gallipoli means “beautiful city”, and the town does not disappoint. The town’s ancient walls soar over the harbour and fishing port. There is a daily fish market. If you go early, you can pick up the freshest catch of the day.

The closest airport is at Brindisi, 1 hour and 30 minutes away by car.