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When Christmas arrives, Salento turns the volume down. Days grow shorter, the air is cool but never harsh, and in small towns you can hear chairs being pulled closer around family tables. It’s a time when traditions return to the […]

When December arrives in Lecce, the city changes rhythm. The streets fill with slower footsteps, shops display decorations in Lecce stone, and the smell of freshly baked pasticciotti drifts from the ovens. In Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the breeze carries soft Christmas […]

There’s a moment in Lecce when the city feels suspended. The first light softens the surface of the Lecce stone, the traffic is just a distant murmur, and the air carries the scent of freshly ground coffee drifting from the […]

In the heart of Salento, between Lecce and Otranto, lies a unique area of southern Italy where time seems to have preserved the sounds, words, and traditions of an ancient past: the Grecìa Salentina.Here, the grika language still echoes through […]

Just a few kilometers from Lecce, between the Adriatic coast and the Salento countryside, lies a place where time seems to slow down and nature returns to its purest rhythm: the WWF Oasis Le Cesine.It is one of southern Italy’s […]

The Beating Heart of Piazza Sant’Oronzo: Life, Legends and Curiosities In the heart of Lecce, Piazza Sant’Oronzo is much more than a simple meeting point: it is the city’s true living room, a place that gathers centuries of history, popular […]

Visiting Salento isn’t just about exploring its beaches and picturesque towns: the true soul of this land is also revealed through its traditional cuisine. Salento recipes are simple yet full of flavor, born from rural and seafaring culture, capable of […]

Visiting Gallipoli in just one day means experiencing a perfect mix of crystal-clear sea, ancient alleys, and historical landmarks. Known as the “Pearl of the Ionian,” Gallipoli is one of the most loved destinations in Salento, surprising visitors who seek […]

Spending a day in Porto Cesareo feels like stepping into a living postcard: fine white sand, crystal-clear waters, islands that seem to float on the horizon, and sunsets that paint the sky in hues of orange and pink. This corner […]