Nature and villages
E-bike tour among olive groves and villages
Easy route on secondary roads with guide, stop in a white village and oil tasting in an oil mill.
Half day, about 4 hours · Couples and families with teenagers from 12 years
Puglia and Salento: stone masserie and transparent sea
Stone courtyards, olive groves, white villages and shallow coasts: a destination easy to reach, suitable for a summer week as well as a short stay.
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Who it's for
Families who want nearby sea and large rooms, couples looking for curated masserie and slow rhythms, Italian travellers who leave for a week or a long weekend without complicated flights.
When to go
From May to September. June and September offer warm sea, emptier beaches and comfortable temperatures for visiting the villages even during central hours.
How to get there
Flight to Bari or Brindisi, or train to Lecce in the proposed scenarios. Private transfer from the station or airport to the masseria, about 50 minutes; car or private driver to move between the coast and the interior.
Good to know
Masserie are often a few kilometers from the sea: a shuttle or car is useful. Beach clubs should be reserved during high season weeks. Content and prices are demonstrative, without real availability.
Sea and beaches
Low coasts with fine sand on the Ionian and rocky bays on the Adriatic, with transparent water and gradual seabeds suitable for children.
Atmosphere
Dry stone walls, olive groves, white villages and squares that fill up in the evening. The cuisine follows the garden and the catch, with long dinners in the courtyards of the masserie.
Travel style
Single base in a masseria with days alternating between the beach, villages and local craftsmanship. Short distances, much possibility to choose day by day.
Unmissable experiences
E-bike, boat, masseria dinners and craftsmanship
Boat excursions
Caves and bays by boat
Outing along the coast with a small group, entry into sea caves, two swim stops and aperitif on board.
Half day, about 4 hours · Families with children from 5 years
Taste
Dinner in the masseria
Dinner in the courtyard with vegetables from the garden, fresh cheeses and local wines, with a description of the dishes by the kitchen.
Evening, about 3 hours · Couples, families and small groups
Families
Day at a beach club with beach service
Reserved umbrella and sunbeds in a bay with a shallow seabed, with a play area and catering service for the little ones.
Full day · Families with children of all ages
Craftsmanship
Local pottery workshop
Meeting in the shop with a craftsman, trial at the wheel and creation of a small piece to take home.
2 hours · Couples and families with children from 8 years
Selected property
Where to stay in Salento
Puglia / Salento
Masseria Ulivo Antico
Inland 8 km from the sea, Puglia
Restored stone masseria with internal courtyard, pool among olive trees and cuisine following the family garden.
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Demo price
View the resortfrom €540 per person
Demo scenarios
Two ways to compose a stay in Salento
Each scenario indicates nights, arrival by flight or train, transfer, treatment, typical travellers and optional services such as beach service, e-bike or private driver. Demo prices.
Demo scenario
Puglia / Salento
Salento, week for families
Seven nights in a masseria a few kilometers from the sea, with shuttle to the beach and beach service for families.
Trip composition
- 7 nights at Masseria Ulivo Antico, quadruple room
- Flight to Brindisi or train arrival in Lecce
- Private station or airport–masseria transfer included
- Bed & breakfast treatment
- Shuttle to the beach at indicated times
Optional experiences
- Beach service with reserved umbrella
- Boat excursion along the coast
- Dinner in masseria with produce from the garden
2 adults + 2 children Indicative departures from June to September
Demo price
from €1,980 total
Demo scenario
Puglia / Salento
Salento slow for two
Five nights between masserie and white villages, with days on electric bicycles and local cuisine dinners.
Trip composition
- 5 nights in masseria, room with patio
- Flight to Bari or Brindisi, or train arrival
- Private transfer for the masseria included
- Bed & breakfast treatment
- One tasting dinner in masseria
Optional experiences
- E-bike tour among villages and olive groves
- Private driver for one day on the coast
- Local crafts workshop
Travel context
What could complete this trip
Practical components that fit this context, described for information only in this demo environment.
Driver for local itineraries
Driver available for visit days, with agreed itinerary and possibility of stops along the way.
When it is relevantRelevant in destinations with villages, sites or scenic roads to reach without driving.
Family services
Attentions designed for the little ones: cribs, seats, play areas, meal times and beaches with shallow bottoms.
When it is relevantRelevant for trips with children, especially under six years old.
Selected local experiences
Activities chosen for consistency with the destination: cuisine, sea, crafts, nature and local culture.
When it is relevantRelevant when you want to get to know the territory without building the program from scratch.