Considering that every year you ask us at the agency in Torre Lapillo beach: "Where are the Maldives of Salento?". Furthermore, "How are the Maldives of Salento?". I want to help you by explaining everything in this short guide post on the Maldives of Salento in southern Puglia, one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. The Maldives of Salento are located in Pescoluse, a seaside town being one of the marine of Salve, a [...]
One of the most beautiful places to see in Lecce in Salento, Puglia, is the Basilica of Santa Croce. The first thing that strikes me, before I start to describe it, is the surprise. From Piazza Sant'Oronzo you take Via Templari, you walk for a few metres and all of a sudden, as if by magic, right in front of you, there, in all its magnificence, stands one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture [...]
The beautiful beaches of Salento and Puglia are something that you must discover, not only during your holidays in the summer, but also in spring. I have written several times on the subject, click here to see all my directions and the places I recommend about Puglia beaches. Today I want to bring to your attention the white sandy dunes of San Pietro in Bevagna, north of Porto Cesareo, in the town of Manduria. A [...]
Over the next few months I plan to tell you all about my city, Lecce. The must-see city when you come to the Salento region on holiday. The compact historic centre of Lecce is a narrow maze of alleyways, full of stunning Baroque architecture, but it has so much more to offer. Whilst walking around the old town you will discover one of the most beautiful squares in the whole of Italy: Piazza del Duomo. [...]
Yes, good news for my beach in Puglia, Torre Lapillo Bay beach in Porto Cesareo. While reading The Guardian I came across an article with a fascinating title: 10 of the best beaches ... that you’ve probably never heard of. The title intrigued me and I began reading. So, to my great joy, among an Australian and a Thai beach, a Brazilian one and a beach in Florida, I found my Torre Lapillo Bay! The [...]
What can I say? It doesn't matter where you're from in the world, when you speak about the Trevi Fountain you get a little feeling of home. Doesn't Fellini's La Dolce Vita mean anything to you? Marcello Mastroianni with Anita Ekberg? I'll be talking about the facts and traditions around the Trevi fountain in another post, but for now let's take one step at a time: where exactly is the fountain? What period does it [...]
Every Italian knows that Italy's most beautiful beaches are found in Puglia. But do you? Do you know which are the most beautiful beaches in Puglia and in all the south of Italy? In this post I have already listed the prettiest beaches in Gallipoli, the capital of the Italian summer beach scene. Here I'm going to tell you about three beaches that you simply can't miss if you're on holiday in Puglia: the beach [...]
If you want to go deep into the knowledge of the Roman Colosseum, here are some information about its architecture. I am going to introduce you to the structure of the Colosseum, the arena, the seats and the cellars. The structure of the amphitheatre is made of blocks of travertine (external walls and load-bearing pillars), bricks and blocks of tufa (radial walls and stairs). The exterior of the building is divided into four levels that [...]
When we talk about holidays in Italy, usually we mean in Rome. And when someone comes to Rome, what's the first thing they think of? The Roman Colosseum, the symbol of the Eternal City and of the whole of Italy. For this reason this blog is starting its journey to explore Italy right with the Colosseum and its history dating back thousands of years. It's not only important for its size and magnificence but also [...]
Gallipoli's beaches in Puglia are among the most beautiful and best beaches in Italy. There isn't just one beach in Gallipoli, but many beaches and creeks with rocks and sand. The longest and best known beach is Baia Verde beach, but there are others that you can easily locate in this mini-guide: Lido Conchiglie beach, Padula Bianca beach, Rivabella Beach, Purità beach, and Punta Pizzo beach. Besides Baia Verde beach, of course. The beaches are [...]