Holiday rentals and lettings in Salento

A beautiful land between two seas

Choose holiday rentals and lettings in Salento near the coast for your next getaway destination that you book through Holidu. This popular region is located at the heel of Italy and is lapped by the waters of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It includes areas such as Lecce, Brindisi and part of Taranto. Find your next holiday rental along the sandy shores of the Ionian in Porto Cesareo, Nardò, Gallipoli or Torre Vado. The places for a stay along the Adriatic include Castro Marina, Maria di Leuca, Otranto, Laghi Alimini, Casalabate, San Cataldo and Santa Cesarea Terme. With so many fantastic options to choose from, you are sure to have a magical trip.

Fabulous lettings in southern Italy

There are three main types of properties to choose from when you book holiday rentals in Salento with a sea view. They include the conical trullo, the sugar cube-shaped lamia and the masseria which is a house built around a courtyard. Enjoy romantic getaways with a turquoise backdrop or a fantastic family holiday spent with your loved ones. Salento is also perfect for groups and solo travellers. You will find many excellent Apulia holiday villas in Salento near the sea that offer spectacular views from their on-site balcony or terrace. You can also look forward to private pools and on-site gardens at these fully-equipped rentals. Detailed below, we have listed a quick rundown of the common amenities you can expect to find at the fabulous rentals that we offer in Salento on Holidu.

As you can see by viewing our current offers, we have a whole range of holiday rentals and lettings in Salento that are equipped with:

• Pool
• Internet
• Pets allowed
• Balcony/Terrace
• TV
• Air conditioning
• Garden
• Parking
• Washing machine

A quintessential southern Italy town

When you book holiday lettings in Salento, you are heading off for a quintessentially southern Italian experience. Salento is not merely a village, town or city. It is instead an entire area within the greater region of Puglia. This peninsula between two seas boasts long stretches of stunning beaches and many hidden gems for you to explore inland such as the stretches of olive trees. It is a corner of Italy that is famed for its relaxed vibe. Take a car and drive around to see what Salento has to offer. Many pleasant surprises are awaiting your arrival!

Enjoy the sun-kissed and laid-back style of Salento

You can look forward to the special charm of Italy's Puglia region when you select accommodation in Salento to rent. The area is home to miles of coastline that is lapped by turquoise waters and incredible spots that are sure to take your breath away. Discover beautiful towns with Greek heritage like Gallipoli or head to charming locations like Otranto. You also must experience the Baroque elegance of Nardò and the prominence of Lecce. Holidays in Salento become picture-perfect memories. You will be spoilt for choice in terms of sightseeing opportunities. They range from castles and museums to caves, quarries and natural landscapes that are certain to mesmerise you!

Salento for coffee lovers

Coffee is a big deal in Italy and you will have plenty of time to enjoy a delicious cup when you book a holiday letting in Salento with Holidu. At any time of the day, you can find a warming cup of coffee that pairs perfectly with people-watching and chatting with friendly locals. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the names of the coffees before you order. Try a caffè with just one shot of dark, strong espresso or a doppio caffè which is a double espresso. Enjoy a super concentrated ristretto, a macchiato with a dash of milk or a decaffeinato so you can sleep at night. You might fancy a beautifully decorated cappuccino with frothy milk or a caffè latte in a larger glass. Want to try a Corretto with Grappa or Sambuca? Ask for a caffè Shakerato, an Espressino or a Salentino and discover the great versatility of coffee. If you have a sweet tooth, you can add some whipped cream on top of your espresso. This turns it into a caffè con panna. In the summertime or on a hot day you must try a caffè freddo or a caffè crema to cool you down!

Salento for beach enthusiasts

Get ready to see some of the most amazing beaches in the world when you travel to Salento. It is famed for its shores that are lapped with dazzling, turquoise waters from the Ionian and Adriatic seas. Think about long stretches of golden sand and imposing, rocky cliffs and you will have a good idea of what your setting will be during your getaway. Go to Punta Prosciutto, Porto Selvaggio and Pescoluse to enjoy a lazy day under the sun. Porto Cesareo and Torre Lapilla are stunning beaches framed by translucent waters that are a must-visit. Make sure you bring along your swimming gear when you head to these spots.

1. Cook like a chef
2. Go trekking
3. Admire one hundred shades of blue
4. Go on a wine tour
5. The Alimini Lakes, a true paradise

id="tip-1"1. Cook like a chef

Booking one of our Apulia holiday lettings in Salento gives you the chance to try the area's amazing local cuisine. Beyond trying amazing dishes at top restaurants, you can also learn how to make them yourself so you can enjoy the best Italian food at home. There are cooking lessons available that will show you how to create simple, delicious and varied dishes. Have a great time learning how to make fresh pasta. Try your hand at aubergine pie, scapece and stuffed chicken with cheese. You can also learn to make the local sandwich known as puccia which is created using pizza dough!

id="tip-2"2. Go trekking

The sea and the beaches are far from the only aspects of nature that you can enjoy in Salento. Magical landscapes and a vast and varied terrain await with plenty of hiking trails for outdoor lovers to enjoy. Explore new paths that are part of famed hiking routes like the Canale delle Menghe or the Sentiero Belvedere. These are two journeys that are not to be missed. Go past beautiful olive tree groves, local lookout points and pine forests as you discover the area's unspoilt scenery.

id="tip-3"3. Admire one hundred shades of blue

There is a path that will take your breath away the second you make contact with it. The Grotta Azzurra Path is a blend of different shades of blue that all take place in a mesmerising cave. There is a simple route leading to the Path of Ciolo that begins in Ciolo Gagliano del Capo. By the Ciolo, there is the Path of Cipollone that leads to the old port of Novaglie.

id="tip-4"4. Go on a wine tour

The remarkable wines of Salento are produced from grapes that are grown in the area's fertile soils. They are ideal for the creation of red and white wines. We suggest sampling some Chardonnay, a Vermentino, a Negroamaro or a Primitivo and Negroamaro. All the varieties of Italian wines are beautifully blended by the wineries of Salento. They make use of traditional and modern techniques in their winemaking processes. Organise a day visit to a winery and enjoy a vineyard tour and a wine tasting. Spots to consider include Leone de Castris, Tenute Rubino or Mottura Vini Del Salento. The list does not end here of course. Salento is full of locally produced, high-quality wines from both small and large producers!

id="tip-5"5. The Alimini Lakes, a true paradise

A visit to Alimini Beach is another highly recommended tourist experience in Salento that we suggest. It is located north of Baia dei Turchi, Otranto. The Alimini consists of Alimini Grande Lake in the north and Alimini Piccolo in the south. These are fed by fresh water from Zudrea and Rio Grande from the sea. Enjoy a nice day in this protected area that is surrounded by lush, Mediterranean vegetation while breathing in the fresh air that is filled with the fragrances of the pine forests!