An invitation to explore the area
A guide for our guests: baroque cities, dreamy beaches, historic villages and local experiences.
Salento, the southernmost tip of Puglia, enchants with its crystal-clear sea, historic towns, traditional cuisine and ancient masserie surrounded by centuries-old olive trees.
This guide was created to help our guests discover the region in an authentic way: from baroque cities to the most beautiful beaches, and the local experiences that make a stay in Salento truly unique.
Staying at Casina Fiocca, you can easily explore some of the most fascinating destinations in the area, between sea, history and traditions.
Lecce: the capital of baroque
Just a few kilometres from the masseria lies Lecce, considered one of the most beautiful cities in southern Italy.
Its historic centre is famous for Lecce baroque, a unique architectural style marked by elaborate decorations carved into local stone.
In Lecce, you can visit
- The Basilica of Santa Croce
- Lecce Cathedral
- Piazza Sant’Oronzo
- The Roman amphitheatre
The old town is also perfect for an evening stroll among restaurants, wine bars and small artisan workshops.
You can’t leave Lecce without tasting the famous pasticciotto, one of the iconic sweets of local tradition.
The most beautiful towns in Salento
Beyond the best-known cities, Salento is filled with small, authentic towns that preserve a timeless charm.
Otranto
A charming town overlooking the Adriatic Sea, with its Aragonese castle and the stunning cathedral famous for its medieval floor mosaic.
Gallipoli
Gallipoli’s old town sits on an island connected to the mainland by a bridge. It’s one of the most captivating places in Salento, perfect for watching the sunset over the sea.
Specchia
Considered one of Italy’s most beautiful towns, Specchia features stone alleys, historic palaces and an authentic atmosphere.
The most beautiful beaches in Salento
Salento is famous for spectacular beaches with clear waters and golden sand.
Baia dei Turchi
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Torre dell’Orso
Punta Prosciutto
Pescoluse
Tradition and Salento cuisine
Salento cuisine is simple, genuine and deeply rooted in rural tradition.
Among the most typical dishes you’ll find honest flavours, local ingredients and recipes passed down over time.
Typical dishes to try
- Orecchiette: Puglia’s signature pasta, often served with tomato sauce or turnip tops.
- Puccia salentina: a local bread typically stuffed with regional ingredients.
- Rustico leccese: a savoury puff pastry snack with béchamel and tomato.
- Pasticciotto: a traditional pastry filled with custard cream.
Pair it all with excellent local wines such as Primitivo and Negroamaro.
Authentic experiences in Salento
A trip to Salento is not only about sea and art cities, but also experiences that help you discover local culture.
- Wine tastings in local wineries
- Cooking classes focused on Apulian cuisine
- Visits to centuries-old olive groves
- Boat trips along the coast
- Local markets and artisan products
They’re the perfect moments to connect with the region’s most authentic traditions.
Discover Salento starting from Casina Fiocca
Set in the Salento countryside, Casina Fiocca is the ideal starting point to explore the area. After a day between sea, towns and traditions, you can return to relax in the quiet of the masseria, surrounded by nature and the authentic spirit of Salento.
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