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Discovering the Best Boutique Hotels in Lecce
A short guide to boutique hotels in Lecce, from restored palazzi and a convent in the old town to two fortified masserie nearby, with tips on parking.
A short guide to boutique hotels in Lecce, from restored palazzi and a convent in the old town to two fortified masserie nearby, with tips on parking.
Martina Franca sits on a hill above the Valle d’Itria, one of the largest towns in the valley and, for many, the most rewarding to
The Valle d’Itria, or Itria Valley, is the gentle green heart of Puglia, spread across the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto. Low limestone plateaus
Since April 2026 the 7% flat tax for foreign pensioners covers towns up to 30,000 residents. The full Puglia list, who qualifies and a worked example in euros.
Lecce, capital of the province of the same name, has a history that goes back almost three thousand years. The Messapii, an ancient Italic people,