Palazzo Altieri

Palazzo Altieri is a stunning, charming residence with a swimming pool, ideal for families and surrounded by a peaceful 2,000 sq m garden. The property is located in Specchia Gallone, a hamlet of Minervino di Lecce—a traditional village in the inland of southern Salento, just a few minutes from the sea in Otranto and Castro Marina.

While the architecture is historic, dating back to the late 18th century, the property is equipped with every modern comfort. The interiors are bright, welcoming, and refined, decorated with traditional local objects, wooden accents, and reclaimed materials. Staying at Palazzo Altieri means immersing yourself in the quiet, authentic atmosphere of Salento, accompanied by the rustle of the wind through the leaves and the summer song of the cicadas—an effortless balance between nature and comfort that will leave you feeling fully regenerated.

The property offers 8 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and 1 family room with two double beds and two en-suite bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests.

On the ground floor, you enter into a spacious living room featuring traditional star-vaulted ceilings and views over the beautiful garden. This level includes 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and 1 guest bathroom. A majestic staircase leads to the first floor, which features a TV room, a large kitchen, a laundry room, 1 double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, 1 family room with two double beds and two en-suite bathrooms, and 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms accessible directly from the outdoor terrace.

The outdoor spaces feature a ground-floor garden with an outdoor kitchen, a large dining table, a lounge area with sofas for sunset aperitifs, and an independent double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The pool area offers a spacious sun deck, an outdoor hot and cold shower, and a shaded pergola with armchairs and sun loungers. The first floor includes an additional terrace with a shaded pergola and a dining table.

Please note that the tap water comes from the Acquedotto Pugliese and is fully drinkable, and the property is wheelchair accessible thanks to suitable ground-floor bedrooms.

Distances:

Sea: Castro Marina rocky coast 12 km, Otranto sandy beach 11 km,
Pharmacy in Surano 1.6 km,
Medical assistance in Uggiano La Chiesa 5 km,
Hospital in Tricase 20 km,
Santa Maria di Leuca 38 km,
Otranto 11 km, Lecce 40 km,
Gallipoli 62 km,
Brindisi Airport 85 km,
Bari Airport 195 km.