5 tips to use the prickly pear’s leaves of Salento

5 tips to use the prickly pear’s leaves of Salento

Salento has plenty of it, one of the golden resources of the Apulian flora. Indispensable not only for the general local aesthetics, the prickly pear plant is one of the characteristics of the territory that fascinates travelers from all over the world. Used to divide, along with the dry stone walls, the beautiful agricultural properties in Salento, prickly pears are useful for many uses, gastronomic, therapeutic and for some small…

5 healthy morning rituals to be enjoyed on holiday

5 healthy morning rituals to be enjoyed on holiday

There are daily morning rituals recommended by doctors and wellness specialists that, for obvious logistical reasons and time, can be easily accomplished especially when we are on vacation. However, these good habits, despite being practiced for a few weeks, can also bring benefits for the rest of the year. Let’s see the 5 wellness rituals you can practice when on vacation. 1 – Morning walks in the green or on…

Secrets hidden in the beaches of Salento.

Secrets hidden in the beaches of Salento.

Underwater treasures, curative and very rare plants, protected parks and… immortal animals. All this and more, in a itinerary hat goes from the Ionian to the Adriatic coast. There are those who travel to Salento every years and those who has lived in this land forever but still don’t know some precious rarity to discover among the beautiful beaches and green areas of the territory. Let’s find out some of…

Interior: when color matters.

Interior: when color matters.

Virtuous examples in Puglia In the interior design, colors matter more than a simple “a matter of chance”. The choice of the shades of our furnishings affects our mood, quality of sleep and stress management. It is important that the colors respect and reflect our tastes, be careful not to make the chromatic choices either too “intrusive” or too “irreversible”. The design research of the last few years comes back to…

A home that becomes your own private resort: two villas in Salento

A home that becomes your own private resort: two villas in Salento

Pool, patio, immense green spaces for walking, yoga, running or resting in the shadows when tired of the solarium areas. It looks like a brief description of a vacation in an all-inclusive resort, but it perfectly describes your stay in some of the Salento’s villas featuring water games, green spaces and a thousand potential activities to do. Today we’ll show you two of them, placed in the most beautiful seaside…

Masonry interiors: why it is (and it will always be) a trend

Masonry interiors: why it is (and it will always be) a trend

Beautiful farmhouses with examples of masonry furnishings, where building history and desing history meet. Once they were mostly a peasant necessity. Today, they are a classy design virtues. The masonry furniture is found in many ancient farmhouses and revisited to meet the most modern needs, so as to become so chic to inspire many architects to revisit and re-launch the concept even in the most modern buildings. Let’s see some beautiful…

How to make small apartments become “luxury homes”

How to make small apartments become “luxury homes”

Let’s learn some trick from the most beautiful Apulia vacation homes Small houses, maybe not even brand new, yet … luxurious! Is it possible? Of course it is, as many of our properties available for your holidays and your trip to Puglia will show you. Today, we will analyze some Salentodolcevita apartments to show you how, thanks to the materials, the choice of the interior and the general reorganization of spaces, small…

Why a holiday in a masseria farm is healthier than a spa

Why a holiday in a masseria farm is healthier than a spa

In the last few years we’ve all become crazy about italian masseria! These structures, old manned residences, where once servants and owners lived together (albeit with different spaces and roles), are today the most sought after choice for those who want to relax and at the same time have a better understanding of a territory for those seeking silence but also the opportunity to have fun without going too far away from…

Old private villas with swimming pool… in the heart of a city: is it possible?

Old private villas with swimming pool… in the heart of a city: is it possible?

Great and precious villas in the heart of vibrant town in Salento There are those who love the relaxed retreat of villas with garden and private pool and those who can not get away from the city life. There are those who, when traveling, want to discover out as much as possible, see people, hear sounds, join events… and those who, at the end of the day, want to enjoy…

Let’s learn more about the 11 Blue Flag areas of Puglia

Let’s learn more about the 11 Blue Flag areas of Puglia

Like every May, every year, the sea fans learn which are the European places awarded of the Blue Flag! Puglia is well positioned this year (again), with 11 award-winning locations. Before telling you something more about this 11 places, let’s say something more about the Blue Flags award. Who assigns them and how? The Blue Flags are awarded by a Danish NGO called Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in collaboration…