VILLA IL GELSO - CASTRO - APULIA

VILLA IL GELSO - CASTRO - APULIA
5 BEDROOMS - POOL
Authentic, seafront villa with private access to the sea and swimming pool.

Location and Surrounding Area. Villa Il Gelso is only a couple of steps away from the sea in one of the most scenic parts of the mythical Salento in Puglia. The nearby Roman harbor and fishing village of Castro. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the village.

The nearby coastline is studded with pretty caves, perhaps the most famous being the spectacular Cave Zinzulusa limestone caves. In addition to the stunning natural beauty, the area is significant for its local archaeological finds. The turquoise waters in the sheltered harbor at Porto Badisco. According to Virgil, Porto Badisco was the site of Aeneas' first landing in Italy.

The city of Otranto offers all the splendors of an original Greek settlement. Martyrs displayed behind the altar The city's story is best told in the cathedral with its large-scale mosaics dating back to the 12th century. The city is set on the spectacular Adriatic coastline.

Beautiful baroque Lecce has to be seen to be believed. It is the perfect destination for wandering around the little lanes and admiring the distinctive 17th century architecture. It has a historical center and an excavated Roman amphitheater.

Villa Il Gelso is 19 km from Otranto and 25 km from Santa Maria di Leuca, which is right on the southernmost tip of Puglia. It is 50 km from Gallipoli, the last outpost of Magna Graecia. The stunning, baroque capital of Lecce is 50 km away and you enjoy a round of golf, there is an 18-hole golf club not far away in Acaya. Brindisi is 90 km away.

The Property. Villa Il Gelso sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The bedrooms are chic, stylish and air-conditioned, reflecting the natural colors of the local land and seascapes. There are two gorgeous kitchens, which you will be preparing delicious meals to be eaten under the stars on the panoramic terrace. Views of the sea. The living area opens onto the terraces and gardens. The poolside area is charmingly furnished with sun loungers. A short path leads down into the water.