In the historic center of Otranto, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is the charming hotel that you’ve dreamed of for your vacation in Salento, a historic residence near the sea, carefully renovated with splendid rooms with every comfort.

With an intimate and welcoming wellness center, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo 5 stars in Otranto is in a perfect position between the ancient basilica and the sea, right in the historic center, and has a teamthat will make your stay in Puglia charming, romantic and unforgettable.

PAPALEO SUITE
Ancient bedroom of the Papaleo noble family with frescoed ceilings and antique pieces, balcony with lateral sea view, bathroom with shower and double sink, fresh Italian Prosecco on arrival, soft bathrobes and slippers. Room 35 sqm – Bathroom 6 sqm

CLASSIC ROOM
Equipped with every comfort, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite LCD TV, pay per view SKY TV, free high speed internet connection, mini-bar, safe-deposit box, hairdryer. Room 14 sqm – Bathroom 5 sqm

BASIC ROOM
The room is equipped with every comfort, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone, LCD satellite TV, pay per view SKY TV, free ADSL internet connection, minibar, safe , hair dryer. It differs from the Classic Room because of the long and narrow windows, placed at ceiling height. Room 14 sq.m – 4 square meters bathroom.

PAPALEO RESTAURANT
Dine in a romantic and charming atmosphere, perhaps on a lovely terrace with views of the ancient SS Basilica. Located on the Bay of Otranto, è this is what you can expect from the restaurant, the exclusive restaurant managed by the talented chef Michele.

For guests at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, the restaurant has an intimate and discrete ambiance where you can taste the flavors of Salentine cuisine through a culinary journey of fragrances and top quality local ingredients , carefully selected Pugliese wines and Mediterranean culture.

WELLNESS
At the wellness center at Hotel Palazzo Papaleo in Otranto, an intimate and exclusive ambiance awaits, set to the rhythm of the Mediterranean with gentle lights that will awaken your senses and rejuvenate your spirit. Take some time for yourself and put yourself in the hands of our expert, professional staff.

In the hot tub on the terrace, among the perfumes of essential oils at the Turkish bath or during a revitalizing massage, discover a new world, alone or as a couple, full of those little pleasures and joys that drive away stress and give you a sense of wellbeing.

Herbal and fruit teas, tonifying showers and a complete line of special treatments round out the wellbeing center’s services, exclusively for guests at our hotel, fully reserved for them during their treatments, guaranteeing complete privacy.

Rooms: 9

Price: from 145 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelpalazzopapaleo.com

Welcome, get yourself comfortable You are not just tourists, we know you are curious visitors eager to share with us the experience of the slow passing of time and the authentic living.

This is why Masseria Prosperi is designed to give you the true luxury of small pleasures, the art of knowing how to live the countryside a stone’s throw from the sea and the most genuine tastes of Puglia. Masseria Prosperi is located north of Otranto, between the Alimini lakes and the iconic stacks of Sant’Andrea. a few steps from the most charming coasts of the Salento peninsula.

The masseria is located in a strategic position: a few kilometers from the amazing baroque Lecce, the Byzantine Otranto and the whitest Santa Maria di Leuca, you can easily reach the most beautiful beaches of Puglia such as Torre dell’Orso, San Foca, Roca and its Grotta della Poesia, the Baia dei Turchi and the Punta Palascìa lighthouse.

If you want to experience the Salento farmhouse for yourself, you may choose to book the whole structure and have our staff at your disposal available for your family and friends. You will experience unique moments in total privacy, with all the services of a villa equipped with every comfort.Eight luxury rooms, a Spa, an outdoor swimming pool, a large garden with fruit trees, teak sunbeds and shaded corners to enjoy your summer days in relaxation.

From breakfast to happy hour by the pool, from lunch to dinner, to the cleaning service, we take care of it all, so that you can fully enjoy every moment of your holiday.

ROOMS & SUITES
We believe that details really make the difference. For this reason, the design of each room is the result of careful research among second-hand dealers, flea markets and antique shops from which we choose unique pieces of the Salento handcraft tradition.

We restore objects, reinvent them giving them a new life. For this reason, each room of the Masseria has its own identity and its unique atmosphere. We have arranged every space as if we had to live it. And just like home, your pets are welcome in every room.

SUITE
The Suites are found on the first floor and differ from each other in size and position. Each of them is defined by its unique style. While some of them have large windows overlooking the countryside and the outdoor swimming pool, others have a terrace facing the animal paddock. Some of them are equipped with bathtub, others with a walk-in shower. Each room has its own private space despite the adjoining terraces.

SUPERIOR ROOM
The Superior rooms are located on the ground floor and have direct access to the garden. They measure about 20 square meters plus the bathroom featured with the bathtub or the walk-in shower.

Rooms are provided with: mini bar, satellite TV, free wifi, sound system, air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating. Bathroom and pool equipment: bathrobe and courtesy kit made up of cruelty free products and LAV (Anti Vivisection League) certified.

CLASSIC ROOM
Our Classic room is located on the first floor with a terrace overlooking the horse paddock. The room measures 13 square meters plus the bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

It is provided with: mini bar, satellite TV, free wifi, sound system, air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating. Bathroom and pool equipment: bathrobe and courtesy kit made up of cruelty free products and LAV (Anti Vivisection League) certified.

THE CHEF
What makes a course unique? The chef’s hand, his creativity and talent, his care for the raw material. Antonio is a son of the Apulian culinary tradition: he is a tightrope walker in the kitchen and a real ham of the good food.

He has an inborn talent: he’s able to transform the Masseria’s products into taste experiences he can tell you about during the convivial dinner (which is the Prosperi’s trademark), or even the wood oven pizza ritual.

THE GARDEN
Puglia is a land of agri-food excellences. Every day we take care of our vegetable garden, our plants, and the 4 ha of olive groves and fruit trees. Feel free to stroll around the fruit garden and pick peaches, cherries, figs and pomegranates.

We turn everything we collect into unique dishes, unforgettable recipes that make breakfasts, lunches and dinners in Masseria such a special experience. Even honey is local: next to the garden there are 40 hives with so many happy working bees.

SPA & WELLNESS
The Masseria’s Bellavita is made up of so much relaxation and pampering. The wellness space is part and parcel of Prosperi’s offer, and that’s why we wanted the Spa not to be a separate space but rather a vital part of our home.

We are open all year round: from November to March, you can take a break from your everyday life by booking a day Spa with Apulian aperitivo for you and your friends (minimum of 4 guests).

TREATMENTS
Our Spa is special: it’s a friendly, warm and panoramic place surrounded by nature. Here you will find the steam bath, personalized treatments in the massage room (available upon request), a heated indoor pool with jacuzzi. You can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and gym between the sky and olive trees.

THE FARM
The donkey is the symbol of Masseria Prosperi,not by chance. A wonderful being sung by Pindar in his Odes, a keeper of secrets for Aristophanes, the paradigm of a boundless grace in much literature of all time. Our donkeys wait for you with many other friends, horses, dogs, cats, geese, goats and more!

Many of them were found, others were saved, others arrived by chance and bound themself forever to our family. Their company is a precious gift for everyone: it will brighten your days and long summer evenings. Our animal friends, cheerful and gentle, wait for your cuddles and caresses. Children will enjoy the most authentic contact with nature and the countryside.

SALENTO’S TASTES & AROMAS
Salento is a casket of intense tastes, ancient flavors, unique productions that come from an exceptional tradition full of treasures. We have been cultivating our land with love, collecting its fruits and preparing them with care to let you taste the unmistakable flavour of Puglia. You will find below some of the excellences that we have selected for you we propose every day in the Masseria.

OREGANO
The aromatic herb that grows wild in Otranto. We collect, dry and prepare it with care. It’s perfect to enrich any recipe.

CAPERS
One of the typical products of the Salento landscape and the rural tradition. Already appreciated by the Greeks, they make each food taste unique and unmistakable.

TOMATO SAUCE
The vivid and most passionate fruit of our land, the tomato is Puglia, it represents Salento: its harvest is a moment of real celebration. Discover our homemade sauce.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The green gold of our land, an unmistakable feature of the Salento landscape: intense taste, unmistakable color. Perfect for any occasion.

YELLOW TOMATOES
They are very sweet and rich in antioxidants. They’re delightful even without seasoning, yellow tomatoes are a gourmet excellence in our garden to be discovered.

YELLOW TOMATO SAUCE
Yellow tomatoes are an ancient variety: in the beginning all tomatoes were this color. The complete lack of acidity of these tomatoes makes their sauce irresistible.

OLIVES
Olives are one of the most precious gifts of our land. We collect them with love and prepare them in a brine that enhances their taste and makes them taste so special.

SPICY
It takes all the Salento sun to give its typical taste explosion: we introduce you our chili. Raised and processed with care, it becomes an exceptional product to add depth and a real soul to any food.

MILLEFIORI HONEY
Caring for bees means caring for the planet. Our bees give us delicious honey.

JAM
Fruit trees, a real wealth With our quince we prepare tasty jams

SEA & LAND
Blue Flag beaches, red clay and white villages. In this brightly colored area of Salento even the experiences become more intense: on request we arrange horseback riding along the coast, bike tours among the olive trees and the maritime pines that surround the Alimini lakes, dives from the stacks and kitesurfing, boat or kayak trips, day trips to discover the red clay of the Bauxite Lake or a visit where the two seas match, off the white Leuca’s coast.

OTRANTO
Cultural Heritage of UNESCO since 2010, Otranto has fascinated visitors for centuries with its impressive castle overlooking the sea, the Alfonsina Tower and the ancient walls that surround the ancient village, the Norman cathedral with the famous floor mosaic, international excellence of Byzantine art. Get lost in the narrow stone streets, typical alleys, the windy squares and finally reach the sea.

EXPERIENCES
Many activities to experience are waiting for you in Masseria: you can get to know the bees, living the garden and help us pick the wild herbs (all year round) and the olives (on October), learning to weave the wicker and shaping terracotta, dancing the pizzica and cooking local delicacies. All experiences are available by reservation, ask us for more information.

NEGRAMARO
In March 2014, the Negramaro’s shut themselves up in Masseria Prosperi for a whole month, leaving the world outside and start creating. They’re working on new pieces, cooking, playing. They live in a different time and dimension. “Sei tu la mia città” videoclip, shot in the Masseria, testifies to those unforgettable days.

SUCRETTE COUTURE
Sucrette is a sophisticated brand that enhances femininity in its elegance. The brand has been created by Terry Calogiuri, creative designer and artisan born in Lecce who has chosen our Masseria for the launch of the brand’s collections.

FERZAN OZPETEK 
Masseria Prosperi has captivated film directors such as Ferzan Ozpetek and Giovanni Veronesi who have chosen it to take, among others, “Allacciate le cinture” and “Una donna per amico”. The beauty and charm of the Masseria were an exceptional film set and have been abe to tell about Puglia and Salento.

REMOTO JEWELRY
The brand founded by the designer Gianni De Benedittis, has already won many awards and recognitions. Masseria Prosperi, and its eye to the details, was the ideal location to tell about the collections of this Salentinian company of handmade, original and innovative luxury accessories, with great impact on the world of international cinema and fashion.

GIOVANNI VERONESI
Masseria Prosperi has captivated film directors such as Ferzan Ozpetek and Giovanni Veronesi who have chosen it to take, among others, “Allacciate le cinture” and “Una donna per amico”. The beauty and charm of the Masseria were an exceptional film set and have been abe to tell about Puglia and Salento.

MIASUKI
Miasuki is a brand born in 2014 that introduced a new and clear concept of luxury. The elite sportswear that draw inspiration from the equestrian world where cashmere, silk, technical materials and the silver fiber incorporated in the yarns, are distinctive elements of a Hybrid-Lux brand.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 172 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriaprosperi.it

Masseria Montelauro was originally a traditional farmhouse, built in 1878. The striking light and local colours are reflected in the design, which has retained the ancient stone walls and attractive old olive trees.

Montelauro’s guests can soak up the the warm atmosphere of Salento here. In the restaurant typical dishes of the region are offered, many using produce grown in the hotel’s vegetable garden. Alternatively they can sip a glass of Negromaro wine beside the swimming pool, surrounded by an orchard – or relax in the small spa.

The Masseria has a central courtyard, typical of such regional architecture, now converted into a tranquil garden. A swimming pool fits here naturally, preserving the special ambience. Twenty nine rooms overlook either the courtyard or face the surrounding countryside.

Suites, superior or junior, or classic en suite rooms are available. Many have the typical local vaulted stone ceilings which give a warm atmosphere. Most have private entrance to the garden areas ; décor is simple and elegant.

All rooms are equipped with every comfort – air conditioning, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, safe and satellite TV. Pool towels are available on request. Wi-fi service is accessible in the communal areas , both internal and external.

Rooms: 29

Price: from 249 EUR per night

Source: www.masseriamontelauro.it

Tenuta Centoporte Resort Hotel is a charming residence situated in the countryside of Otranto. Dry stone walls, the same typical stones and local materials, the sobriety and the elegant furnishings and the beautiful setting of the outdoor spaces enriched by the countryside vegetation, evoke the magical atmosphere of an ancient Mediterranean dwelling. 10 years of experience in the charm and elegance.

The countryside of Lecce is the ideal setting for a charming holiday. The right backdrop for an unforgettable experience in dressy environments that makes a holiday special. Centoporte Abbey from which the resort takes its name is intimately linked to the history of the hydruntino monastery of St Nicola de Casulis, an important center of Greek Italian culture known for its important library, one of the richest in Europe.

Dedicated to SS. Martyrs Cosma and Damiano, the abbey was called “Delle Centoporte” because of the large number of windows owned by the building. The abbey was never fully completed and was reused as the nucleus of a probably monastic complex from the VII century onwards.

Otranto, the ancient Hydrontus (by the rivulet Idro – Hydruntum which flows into the harbor) is the extreme eastern tip of Italy. Bathed by a fruitful and generous sea, the city offers visitors beautiful landscapes, from the bay of Alimini to Porto Badisco, the legendary landing of Aeneas.

Among Byzantine crypts and Moorish palaces, between impregnable fortresses and cannon balls ( become by now ornaments of ancient houses courtyards), it consumes the memory of ancient vestiges unforgotten torments, all under the beautiful setting of a cobalt blue sea and a warm light, strong like the sirocco, brother of Otranto, which erodes the towers and smells avenues.

Comprising several churches and monuments, the city is divided between the ancient village, surrounded by fortified walls, and the new city. Giurdignano is a beautiful town of ancient origins. An elective place of the Italian-Greek monks who left here valuable evidence of their living, it had already been a Roman colony, as evidenced by the remains of a imperial age necropolis from the II – III century a.C.

A place rich of folk traditions, it is also one of the most important sites where Megalithic findings were discovered; in fact many are the dolmens and menhirs in the area especially in the one called : “megalithic yard”.

ROOMS
The Resort Hotel Tenuta Centoporte offers different kinds of rooms and suites, decorated with sobriety and elegance, with furnishings and accessories that evoke the magical atmosphere of ancient Mediterranean mansions, this is the essence of Tenuta Centoporte Resort.

All rooms have a private entry from the outside and are equipped with LCD-TV, minibar, telephone, hairdryer, in-room Internet-enabled service (on request). The Internet Services Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and throughout the hotel.

LA RESERVE
La Reserve, furnished in a classic and refined style, is equipped with all comforts. Adjacent to the central body of the structure, La Reserve is an ideal solution for a stay in total relaxation, immersed in the tranquility of the Salento countryside.

La Reserve consists of: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower, Equipped kitchen., Living room, Private garden, Private heated pool. The large garden is full of silence and Mediterranean fragrances with olive trees, rosemary, lavender and lemons.

THE RESTAURANT
You will breathe in a unique atmosphere at the restaurant and the internal and external rooms of the Resort. Selected environments enhance the exclusivity of Salento cuisine flavors made ​​of tastes and intonations that belong to this beautiful area.

THE BREAKFAST
In the morning you wake up wrapped by a unique quiet, served breakfast in our restaurant will welcome you. Every day the table is laden with local delicacies, all genuine and natural, including a lot of delicious just harvested fruit. Surrounded by an exclusive peace, a breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the garden, outdoors surrounded by green countryside or in the internal rooms.

Breakfast will be served at your table, where you can choose what you like best among the local delicacies, all genuine and natural, including freshly picked fruit, homemade cakes and donuts and pies, the Leccese pasticciotto, Apiulian focaccia, cold cuts and cheeses, our croissants, local jams. Breakfast can be booked at the time you prefer in those indicated by us to guarantee the security and privacy you are looking for.

SNACK BAR
Pool Bar open every day for lunch, to enjoy cold dishes and our snacks, cocktails and aperitifs. Friselle, bruschetta and many local delicacies prepared for you.

DINNER
In the evening at the restaurant La Terrazza, which overlooks the garden, our Chef will delight you with authentic but innovative flavours. This is a chance to know the traditional dishes of Salento.

The restaurant will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the months of April, May, September and October. Our pool bar will always be open from Monday to Friday with lunch service, snack bar and aperitifs. The restaurant will be open every day in the months of June, July and August.

WELLNESS
You can choose to feel good giving your body and mind a time to rest and relax, taking advantage of the small cottage near the pool. A cozy space to enjoy a simple relaxing aesthetic, shiatsu massage in the chalet or out of doors, in a natural environment, in a bath of Mediterranean flavors.

PERSONAL SPA
You can choose to feel good giving your body and mind a time to rest and relax, taking advantage of the small cottage near the pool. A cozy space to enjoy a simple relaxing aesthetic, shiatsu massage in the chalet or out of doors, in a natural environment, in a bath of Mediterranean flavors.

APULIAN EVENING
Tenuta Centoporte periodically organizes the typical Apulian evening in the “Piazzetta of the pool bar”. A special dinner served outdoors with open kitchen and barbecue, just like in the tradition of Puglia.

The menu will consist of dishes of the Apulian cuisine. Some specialties such as orecchiette and pittule will be prepared and cooked on sight by our chefs. The evening is accompanied by traditional folk songs.

WEDDINGS IN PUGLIA
Tenuta Centoporte signs exclusive receptions. A wedding takes a sophisticated and precious atmosphere in a location so elegant. The delicate cuisine goes well with the tone of the party, while the elegant decorations are designed to enhance the event and its protagonists. And when the lights switch off for the newlyweds and their guests, staying in this charming residence is an unforgettable experience.

SEIMMING POOL & BAR
Give yourself wonderful moments for a relaxing bath in the spacious swimming pool surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and equipped with a special whirlpool corner. For poolside moments, a bar with plenty of space to enjoy lunch, fancies, cocktails and aperitifs. In addition, the resort has a small bar in the reception area.

EXPERIENCES
A holiday at the Resort Hotel Tenuta Centoporte is completed by services dedicated to enriching the vacation of every little detail. The swimming pool with bar, the wellness area, the leisure time services can not miss in the cradle of relaxation and fun for excellence. The Internet Services Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and throughout the hotel; you can also use the internet point in a quiet corner of the hall / reception.

COOKING CLASS
An authentic experience not to be missed at Tenuta Centoporte, a concept designed for those who love food, travel and cultural exchange between people of different languages ​​and cultures. In the preparation of our dishes, inspiration is found in the fresh ingredients that each season offers, making full use of “zero-kilometre” ingredients wherever possible.

If you love vegetarian cooking, you can count on traditional Salento, essentially peasant, cuisine, where legumes, cereals, vegetable and, of course, pasta and bread play an essential role. In producing the latter, we only use native local flours.

The time spent together is not only a simple “cooking lesson”, but a memory, an experience to pack away and take home with you. The service includes: Preparation of typical handmade pasta.

OTRANTO BOAT EXPERIENCE
The dream of those who live in the wonderful Salento peninsula has always been to convey to all its guests all the beauty that this peninsula has to offer: history, culture, traditions, folklore, gastronomy, hospitality and nature.

All this is enclosed by a frame that dresses the reason of so much “sex appeal” that the Salento and especially OTRANTO have: His Majesty “THE SEA”. Crystal clear, clean, transparent.

ITINERARIES
We imagined a series of itineraries that will help tourists to fully know and understand the charm of Otranto land. From the Resort Hotel Tenuta Centoporte along the most beautiful places of the culture and tradition of Salento.

OTRANTO
Otranto, the ancient Hydrontus (from the small river Idro – Hydruntum flowing into the dock), is the most eastern part of Italy; and the fact of being a bond between different people is explicited in the use of dialects, in the architecture and in the landscapes.

That is to say in the essence itself of this splendid town. Touched by a prolific and generous sea, it provides our visitors with enchanting views, from the bay of Alimini to Porto Badisco, important destination of Enea.

Amongst Byzantine crypts and Moorish palaces, between impregnable fortresses and cannon balls (become by now ornamental articles for ancient buildings courtyards), the memories of ancient remnants and unforgettable ruins come up; but all of it happens within a nice frame of a cobalt blue sea and the warm wind, that genltly erodes the towers and spread its perfume on the paths. Comprising several churches and monuments, the town is divided between the old part, surrounded by fortified walls, and the new town.

This land does not just distinguished for its sea places. Otranto is also nature: amongst the thyme and the ginepro we discover the orchids and the garrigue as well as other typical plants that designate the whole coastal section between Alimini and Badisco. Besides, the fauna is the queen of this places.

Several are the species of animals that can be found in thi area: from the peregrine falcon to the falcon of the queen or the buzzard that lays here; but also herons, the garzetta and the coot, the alzavola and the fischione or some reptiles and amphibians like the cervone, the colubro or the tortoises.

Otranto has very old origins. In the third century b.C. the city was already a Roman port, used for Eastern trade. Subsequently, during the centuries, due to the important and strategic position of the city, Otranto was subjected to several different dominations that left their unique signs in the culture and dialects: Normans, Byzantine, Saracen, Aragons succeded one another throughout the centuries.

The monuments that characterise the town are many: The Cathedral of the Annunciation in a gothic-romanic style testimonial, sacred in 1088, enshrines the spectacular mosaic floor, real treasure of the Cathedral representing the “tree of life” held by two elephants and engaging the whole central nave.

It is also very important to notice the Byzantine tabernacle of Saint Peter, outcome of the italian-greek monks activities who also left their espressions in many underground crypts finely frescoed (San Giovanni or Monte Sant’Angelo).

GIURDIGNANO
Giurdignano is a beautiful town that belongs to very ancient roots. An elective place where Italian-Greek monks left precious evidence of their living, it had already been a Roman settlement, as remnants witness an imperial necropolis from the II – III century a.C..

A place rich of ancient folklore and traditions, it is also one of the most important sites where Megalithic findings were discovered; in fact, many are the dolmen and menhir existing around the area especially in the one called: “Megalithic garden”.

Centoporte Abbey is closely tied to the hydruntino monastery of San Nicola de Casulis, it is an important centre of the Greek Italian culture, known for its enriched library, amongst the most valuable in Europe.

Dedicated to SS. Martiri Cosma e Damiano, the Abbey was said of “Centoporte” because the several numbers of windows the building used to have. The Abbey had never completely finished but it was used as the unit of an ensemble likely to be monastic, run from the VII century.

The tables of Saint Joseph are an ancient tradition of Giurdignano. They date back to the middle age and show the influences of the Greek ritual church which, in the town of Giurdignano, had taken place for a long time.

They also distinguish themselves by depicting and showing Byzantine -baroque influences that easily charm the visitors. On the occasion of the celebration of Saint Joseph, during the evening of the 18th of March, some tables are arranged and traditional food is placed on them.

The performance of the cerimony is very interesting; three big breads are made: one with three spheres, the baby Jesus symbol, one with a rosary to symbolise the Virgin Mary and one with a stick in the honour of Saint Joseph.

The breads are offered to the guests amongst which there is the Virgin Mary, played by a young girl, and the character of Saint Joseph who, by hitting the table with the fork for three times, makes the guests stopping eating and starting to say several prayers; in the mean time, the landlord introduces a new meal.

Eventually thirteen meals will be served for each Saint taking part to the ceremony. This is one of the most evocative traditions in Salento, becoming through the years a sign of peace and unity between the people of the Mediterranean.

Rooms: 32

Price: from 172 EUR per night

Source: www.tenutacentoporte.it