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Events & retreats Christening, first communion and confirmation in a Salento masseria: room rental, free catering The alternative to the restaurant for christenings, first communions and confirmations: rent the vaulted hall and the garden, bring your trusted caterer or use the kitchen. The party is yours, and you decide the budget. Read the article → Events & retreats Where to celebrate in Carpignano Salentino: a local's guide Birthdays, family parties and ceremonies in Carpignano Salentino: what the town offers, and when you need a private space, the masseria with its vaulted hall, garden and free choice of catering. Read the article → Events & retreats Graduation party at a masseria near Lecce: rent the hall, bring your own catering An alternative to booking a venue for your graduation party: 25 minutes from Lecce, rent the vaulted hall and garden of an 18th-century masseria, bring your trusted catering or cook yourself. You decide how much to spend. Read the article → Events & retreats Reception hall in Carpignano Salentino: the alternative with free choice of catering In Carpignano Salentino there are two ways to celebrate: the full-service reception and the simple rental. A stone vaulted hall, a garden and free choice of catering: how it works and who it is for. Read the article → Itineraries Rent an Entire Masseria in Salento: 16 Beds, Exclusive Use Renting a whole masseria in the Salento for groups and families: 6 independent units, 16 beds, a vaulted hall and garden in exclusive use, 20 minutes from Otranto. Read the article → Events & retreats New Year's Eve 2027 at a masseria in Salento: a party with the whole place to yourselves Dinner on your own schedule, rooms for everyone and the quiet of the countryside: why spend New Year's Eve at a masseria in Salento in exclusive use, and how to plan it. Read the article → Events & retreats A birthday at a masseria in Salento: a garden party without the hassle Renting a hall for birthdays and private parties in Salento: why a masseria in exclusive use — garden, barbecue, no closing time — beats a venue in town. Read the article → Itineraries Where to Stay in Carpignano Salentino: A Local's Guide Rooms, apartments and a whole masseria in Carpignano Salentino: where to stay in the village of the Byzantine crypt, in the heart of the Grecìa Salentina, 20 minutes from Otranto. Read the article → Itineraries Where to stay in the Grecìa Salentina: the honest guide Agriturismo, relais or holiday home? An honest guide to choosing where to stay in the Grecìa Salentina, the Greek heart of Salento: villages, types of accommodation, prices and real advice. Read the article → Events & retreats 50th Birthday Venue in Puglia: The Milestone Party at a Masseria Where to celebrate a 40th, 50th or 60th birthday in Puglia: an exclusive-use masseria in the Salento with a garden, a stone vaulted hall and 16 beds so your guests can stay over. Read the article → Events & retreats Corporate Retreat in Puglia: How to Organise a Company Offsite in a Masseria (Practical Guide) How to organise a corporate retreat or company offsite in Puglia: why an exclusive-use masseria, what you actually need (meeting room, accommodation, spaces), logistics and costs to consider. Read the article → Events & retreats How to organize a yoga retreat in Puglia: the guide for teachers Season, location, accommodation, food, schedule and budget: the practical guide for teachers and organizers who want to run a yoga or holistic retreat in Salento. Read the article → Towns & area Menhirs and dolmens of Salento: the megaliths of Grecìa Salentina Stones standing for millennia in the middle of the countryside: a guide to the menhirs and dolmens of Salento, the megaliths of Grecìa Salentina, where to find them and what they tell us. Read the article → Events & retreats Detox and fasting retreat at a masseria: how it works and what you need What a detox or fasting retreat is, how a day is structured, and why a masseria in exclusive use in Salento is the ideal setting to truly switch off. Read the article → Events & retreats A retreat in the Greek heart of Salento: Grecìa Salentina Why hold a retreat in Grecìa Salentina, the griko heart of Salento: authentic inland countryside, silence, Greek villages and a masseria in exclusive use, far from the crowded coast. Read the article → Events & retreats Team building at a masseria in Salento: ideas and experiences that work Why an offsite at a masseria beats a hotel meeting room: spaces, activities, Salento cuisine and team building ideas in the heart of Salento, in exclusive use. Read the article → Sea & beaches Baia dei Turchi: How to Reach Otranto's Most Iconic Beach Walk-in access through the pine forest, where to park, the name's link to the 1480 landing and honest tips: your guide to Baia dei Turchi, near Otranto. Read the article → Towns & area The Most Beautiful Villages in Salento: Where to Go and Why Specchia, Presicce, Corigliano d'Otranto, Otranto and the Grecìa villages: Salento's most beautiful borghi, with honest tips on when and how to visit. Read the article → Sea & beaches Porto Cesareo & Punta Prosciutto: Salento's Caribbean Sea White sand, shallow crystal-clear water, dunes and a marine protected area: a guide to Porto Cesareo and Punta Prosciutto, Salento's most 'Caribbean' beaches. Read the article → Culture & traditions Salento Sagre: Where to Eat Real Village Food in Puglia Octopus, snails, pizzica and new wine: Salento's village food festivals — including Carpignano's own — where you eat like (and with) the locals. Read the article → Towns & area Santa Maria di Leuca: Where Two Seas Meet in Salento The De Finibus Terrae sanctuary, the lighthouse, 19th-century villas and sea caves: what to see in Santa Maria di Leuca, at the very tip of Salento. Read the article → Sea & beaches Torre dell'Orso & Grotta della Poesia: Legendary Sea A perfect sandy bay between two headlands, the Due Sorelle sea stacks and the natural pool of Grotta della Poesia at Roca: your guide to a unique coastline. Read the article → Sea & beaches Torre Sant'Andrea: Sea Stacks, Coves and Salento's Most Scenic Coast White sea stacks, natural rock arches and crystal-clear coves for snorkelling: a guide to Torre Sant'Andrea, the most scenic stretch of Salento's Adriatic coast. Read the article → Itineraries Getting to Salento: Flights, Airports and Travel Tips Brindisi and Bari airports, trains to Lecce, driving and car hire: the complete practical guide to reaching Salento and our masseria in Carpignano. Read the article → Culture & traditions What Is a Masseria? History and Charm of Salento's Farmhouses From fortified farm estates to charming holiday homes: what a masseria really is and why staying in one is the most authentic way to experience Puglia. Read the article → Events & retreats Family Celebrations at a Masseria: Birthdays & More Where to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or christening in Salento: an exclusive-use 18th-century masseria with a vaulted hall and garden. How it works. Read the article → Towns & area Galatina: Frescoes, Tarantate and the Home of Pasticciotto The frescoed Basilica of Santa Caterina, the tarantate's chapel of San Paolo and the original pasticciotto: what to see in Galatina, in the heart of Salento. Read the article → Towns & area Gallipoli: What to See in the Old Town and Beaches The old town on its island, the castle, underground oil mills and the Baia Verde beaches: what to see in Gallipoli, the 'beautiful city' of the Ionian. Read the article → Towns & area Lecce in One Day: What to See in the Baroque Capital Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, the castle and the Roman amphitheatre: a walking itinerary for Lecce in one day, half an hour from our masseria in Salento. Read the article → Culture & traditions Legends of Salento: Goblins, Mermaids and Stone Stories The scazzamurieddhu, the macare witches, the mermaid of Leuca, the Due Sorelle sea stacks: Salento's most beautiful legends and where to find them. Read the article → Events & retreats Intimate Masseria Wedding in Salento: Exclusive-Use Venue Micro-weddings and anniversaries in a 1700s masseria reserved just for you: the spaces, the formula, a sample day and how exclusive use works in Salento. Read the article → Events & retreats Yoga Retreats in Puglia: Why a Masseria Is the Ideal Venue Looking for a yoga, wellness or holistic retreat venue in Salento? An exclusive-use masseria: practice spaces, silence, lodging and a guide for organisers. Read the article → Itineraries Salento in 7 Days: The Perfect Itinerary from the Inland A week-long Salento itinerary based inland: sea, villages, Lecce and Otranto, switching between both coasts with no long drives. Read the article → Itineraries Salento with Kids: The Honest Family Holiday Guide Shallow sandy beaches, child-friendly outings, farm animals and slow rhythms: an honest guide to a family holiday in Salento, Puglia. Read the article → Itineraries Salento with Your Dog: Dog-Friendly Stays & Travel Tips Holidays in Salento with your dog: a farmhouse that truly welcomes them, dog-friendly beaches, heat advice, local rules and practical tips for travelling together. Read the article → Itineraries Slow Salento: A Holiday to Escape the Chaos and Unwind Quiet places, silence, countryside and days without a clock: a guide to slow travel in Salento, for anyone seeking real rest far from the crowds. Read the article → Towns & area Rural Salento: the Authentic Inland of Olive Groves Dry-stone walls, pajare huts, centuries-old olive trees, markets and villages: a journey into rural inland Salento, the authentic countryside most tourists never see. Read the article → Sea & beaches Adriatic or Ionian? Choosing the Right Coast in Salento Salento's two coasts compared: cliffs and crystal-clear water on the Adriatic, white sand and shallow seas on the Ionian. Beaches, winds and tips. Read the article → Culture & traditions Salento Food Guide: What to Eat in Puglia's Salento Pasticciotto, puccia, pittule, orecchiette and the great Negroamaro and Primitivo wines: a guide to the authentic flavours of Salento. Read the article → Sea & beaches Alimini Lakes: Beach, Nature and Lakes near Otranto Fine sand, shallow water, pine woods and two protected lakes: the complete guide to the Alimini Lakes near Otranto — how to get there, parking and tips. Read the article → Towns & area Otranto: What to See in Italy's Easternmost Town The Aragonese Castle, the Tree of Life mosaic, a seafront old town: what to see in Otranto, the Adriatic gem just minutes from the masseria. Read the article → Itineraries Best Time to Visit Salento: a Month-by-Month Guide Sea, weather, crowds and prices: an honest month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Salento and plan the holiday that's right for you. Read the article → Towns & area Carpignano Salentino: Byzantine Crypt and Hidden Village Steps from the masseria, Carpignano Salentino hides a crypt with some of Salento's oldest and finest Byzantine frescoes. History, art and a quiet village. Read the article → Towns & area Grecìa Salentina: What to See in Salento's Greek Heart Stone villages, flower-filled courtyards, castles and a living ancient Greek tongue: discover Grecìa Salentina, Salento's most authentic soul, minutes from the farmhouse. Read the article → Culture & traditions Griko: the Ancient Greek Language Still Spoken in Salento A language of Greek origin still alive in Salento's villages: history, words, songs and where to hear Griko, the heritage of the Grecìa Salentina. Read the article → Culture & traditions Notte della Taranta 2026: Dates, Towns and Where to Stay Near Melpignano Dates, the Concertone and practical tips for the Notte della Taranta 2026 in Melpignano — plus where to stay minutes away, in the Grecìa Salentina. Read the article → Sea & beaches Salento Beaches for Kids: Shallow Water and Soft Sand (Family Guide) Soft sand and shallow water: the safest Salento beaches for kids to play, between the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, a short drive from the masseria. Read the article → Culture & traditions Tarantism and Pizzica: The Women Bitten by the Spider The true story of Salento's tarantism: women bitten by the taranta spider, healed by the pizzica dance, and the roots of the Notte della Taranta. Read the article →