Things To Do
La Casa dei Ricordi may be remote, but it’s in a brilliant spot for exploring the southern Puglia region and all it has to offer. There are so many things to do, places to visit and Italian culture to experience. Hidden gems, local restaurants, places to visit and unique experiences make this spot a joy to visit.
Explore
The coastal towns of Gallipoli and Otranto are a must visit, and easily reachable for day or half day trips. Gallipoli is connected to the mainland with a causeway, and is buzzing in summer, with traditional restaurants, bars and ice cream shops, beautiful views from the city walls, and a quaint, beautiful old town to wander around. Otranto also has an old town, where you’ll find the historic Cathedral with it’s famous mosaic floor. Lecce is the main city, and is filled with fantastic wine bars, baroque architecture, pavement cafes and the fabulous square - Piazza Duomo. It’s friendly, bustling, and limited traffic render it a pleasure to stroll around.
Tenuata Mosè
Whilst La Casa Dei Ricordi does not have a pool over the years the owners have become close friends with the owners and staff at Tenuata Mosè. Tenuata Mosè is an ancient house restored to the original beauty with hectares of vineyards and corners of paradise make Tenuta Mosè. We would strongly recommend dining here, the chances are you will not leave once you have sampled the authentic Italian cuisine and the wine from the Tenuatas' vineyard. The Tenuta is 10 minutes away by car, The gardens & pool where you can relax are open to the guests of La Casa dei Ricordi for a price of €50 euros pp.
Restaurants
Il Bastione seafood restaurant
Gallipoli
Il Cantico dei Cantici
Otranto
La Torre di Merlino
Lecce
Relax
You can’t visit either Gallipoli or Otranto without visiting the beautiful sandy beaches, with crystal clear turquoise waters. Both have beautiful coastlines, but Zeus beach in Gallipoli is very friendly and a great one to visit. Beach clubs are also popular, including Lido Zen in Gallipoli, and Puja Beach Club in Otranto. Alimini beach is more natural, and you can’t miss the famous Rocca Vecchia - a rocky coastal spot with a natural pool at the bottom of the cliffs that you can jump into.
Don’t miss
The sunset at Cafe Del Mar
Gallipoli
A drink at Batik Bar
Otranto
An ice cream from Gelateria Cavour
Otranto
Explore
Phenomenal food and fine wine go hand in hand with a trip to Italy, and the Puglia region has some incredible offerings. Sample the local wine, share the bread - especially the Foccaccia which is the most popular in Puglia, and even try to make your own pasta here. The L’astore Masseria is about 15 minutes away from the villa and wine tasting experience here is €20 per person, or why not take part in an authentic cooking course in Lecce? With Cooking Experience, you will visit the local market and then learn how to make delicious dishes with what you buy.
