Whether you are staying in a masseria where Apulian oil was produced in ancient times, enjoying the sea view in your top-floor Jacuzzi or playing with your friends in the green meadows of a masseria in the open countryside, this article is for you.
Today we take you to Puglia: home of taralli, rice tielle eaten on strips of fine sand or on crescents of pebbles. We want you to discover beaches nestled between cliffs or immersed in the Mediterranean maquis.
1. MASSERIA VILLA IL FRANTOIO, OSTUNI: TORRE GUACETO
Masseria Villa il Frantoio is a magnificent villa for rent with a private swimming pool, nestled in a setting of thousand-year-old olive trees, just a stone's throw from Ostuni, Puglia: one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy.
This beautiful property owes its name to the ancient underground oil mill located in the basement. This majestic piece of architecture can be reached from the outside via a spiral staircase. This particular ambience, with its very original charm, lends itself very well to events, dinners and wine and oil tastings.
From Villa il Frantoio we recommend a visit to what many consider to be heaven on earth: Torre Guaceto. The Torre Guaceto beach is located within a protected marine area and a nature reserve. Its special feature? Apart from the crystal-clear colours of the water, the beach is entirely made of shells.
Not many people are aware of this spectacle of biodiversity and peace.
2. VILLA COTRIERO, GALLIPOLI: MARINA DI MANCAVERSA
Charming villa in the heart of Parco di Lido Pizzo a short distance from Gallipoli and the most beautiful beaches of Baia Verde. Thanks to its location, just 50m from the beach, it is an ideal place to spend a holiday immersed in the tranquility of the park while at the same time being able to reach the sea by foot.
The property also has a swimming pool immersed in a garden measuring 700m², which is shared between the 2 units.
3. VILLA NIRACLO, CAROVIGNO
Villa Niraclo is a fantastic vacation villa rental in Apulia. It’s very close to the sea, and to the cities of Carovigno and Ostuni.
If you are looking for an Apulian-style villa with exposed stone and painted in neutral tones, Villa Niraclo is perfect for your vacation by the sea.
With 6 double bedrooms total in the main villa and the annex, the property can comfortably accommodate 12 people. It offers the unforgettable chance to sleep in beds set into the stone. Each bedroom has its own private, complete bathroom.
4. MASSERIA LENTISCO, OTRANTO: TORRE DELL’ORSO
Masseria Lentisco is a wonderful historic masseria surrounded by greenery and with a large enclosed garden. From the villa you can reach a beautiful bay: Torre dell'Orso. The bay of Torre dell'Orso is one of the most photographed locations in Salento. With the beauty of its silver-coloured beaches and the deep blue sea that contrasts with the landscape, Torre Dell'Orso remains a popular destination for tourists from Italy and the rest of the world. Torre dell'Orso is one of the marinas that have been awarded Blue Flags and Five Sails by Legambiente for their focus on environmental sustainability combined with the healthiness of the sea water and climate.
