Casa La Porticina
Food scene
Our favorite place to sit outside for coffee and pastries in the morning, or an ice cream and spritz at night! Half hour walk or 10 minute bike ride from home!
25 locals recommend
Martinucci Specchia
16 Via Umberto IOur favorite place to sit outside for coffee and pastries in the morning, or an ice cream and spritz at night! Half hour walk or 10 minute bike ride from home!
Family owned cozy restaurant in Specchia for great food and very friendly staff!
Corte degli Aranci Ristorante Pizzeria
54 Via Giacomo MatteottiFamily owned cozy restaurant in Specchia for great food and very friendly staff!
Great place in the heart of Specchia to sit outside with a glass of wine and enjoy the night life.
Camilluccia
Via Umberto IGreat place in the heart of Specchia to sit outside with a glass of wine and enjoy the night life.
Delicious and very fresh seafood! View of the sea and Tricase Port. High end service. Reservations recommended!
36 locals recommend
Taverna del Porto
121 Lungomare Cristoforo ColomboDelicious and very fresh seafood! View of the sea and Tricase Port. High end service. Reservations recommended!
Antica Pietra Filosofale
13 Via Giacomo MatteottiGreat spot nestled in a tiny alleyway in Presicce.
Fresh seafood right next to the sea. Not fancy. Great place to go after the Maldive del Salento
7 locals recommend
Friggitoria del porto
Fresh seafood right next to the sea. Not fancy. Great place to go after the Maldive del Salento
Atop a hotel in the town of Matino, this family run restaurant is great for local cuisine.
A Locanda Tu Marchese
38 Via del TufoAtop a hotel in the town of Matino, this family run restaurant is great for local cuisine.
Gourmet grocery and deli in the center of Specchia. Also great for a snack and glass of wine.
Antica Salumeria Ricchiuto
Gourmet grocery and deli in the center of Specchia. Also great for a snack and glass of wine.
Upscale seafood restaurant with an amazing view and location. Best to make a reservation.
26 locals recommend
Ristorante La Vinaigrette
75 Riviera Armando DiazUpscale seafood restaurant with an amazing view and location. Best to make a reservation.
Borgo Vecchio
35 Via RomaOur favorite spot for pizza!! Delicious and close to home.
Neighborhoods
Just a half hour walk, 10 minute bike ride, or even shorter car ride from the house is the village of Specchia. In the morning have a coffee at Martinucci, wind your way through small alleyways, or check out the shops. But don’t forget to head back for the evening as it is full of nightlife with music often playing in the square, and a good selection of bars and restaurants.
113 locals recommend
Specchia
Just a half hour walk, 10 minute bike ride, or even shorter car ride from the house is the village of Specchia. In the morning have a coffee at Martinucci, wind your way through small alleyways, or check out the shops. But don’t forget to head back for the evening as it is full of nightlife with music often playing in the square, and a good selection of bars and restaurants.
30-40 minutes from the house is Gallipoli. The city which is built on an island is full of charm and must see architecture. Worth the drive to spend an afternoon and evening exploring tiny alleys, beach, shopping and enjoying a nice dinner.
Gallipoli
30-40 minutes from the house is Gallipoli. The city which is built on an island is full of charm and must see architecture. Worth the drive to spend an afternoon and evening exploring tiny alleys, beach, shopping and enjoying a nice dinner.
This beautiful city is a great day trip, full of beautiful history found in its basilicas and museums.
Lecce centro
This beautiful city is a great day trip, full of beautiful history found in its basilicas and museums.
Great mix of city and beach. With nice restaurants along the marina, beautiful beaches and a castle to discover, there is something for everyone.
7 locals recommend
Otranto Porto
Via del PortoGreat mix of city and beach. With nice restaurants along the marina, beautiful beaches and a castle to discover, there is something for everyone.
Beach, Sea and More!
Our favorite locations to enjoy the beach, sea and beauty of Salento! Each with something different to offer.
Swimming inside the turquoise waters of the cave “Grotta Verde” is something you must do!
70 locals recommend
Grotta Verde
Swimming inside the turquoise waters of the cave “Grotta Verde” is something you must do!
Crystal clear water and white sandy beaches! Great for both kids and adults. Beach chair and umbrella rentals along the beach. Very crowded in July and August. Recommend arriving early, or reserving chairs and umbrellas in advance.
39 locals recommend
Spiaggia di Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)
Loc. PescoluseCrystal clear water and white sandy beaches! Great for both kids and adults. Beach chair and umbrella rentals along the beach. Very crowded in July and August. Recommend arriving early, or reserving chairs and umbrellas in advance.
Lively beach in Baia Verde (near Gallipoli) with bar and music. Geared towards adults. Recommend reserving chairs in advance. A lot of fun!
Lido Por do Sol
Lively beach in Baia Verde (near Gallipoli) with bar and music. Geared towards adults. Recommend reserving chairs in advance. A lot of fun!
Nice beach with snack bar and drinks sandwiched between the sea and forest. Great place to see the sunset. Can get very crowded though in high season. Not far from Gallipoli.
150 locals recommend
Lido Punta della Suina
Nice beach with snack bar and drinks sandwiched between the sea and forest. Great place to see the sunset. Can get very crowded though in high season. Not far from Gallipoli.
Grotta Zinzulusa
Piazzale ZinzulusaDiscover the fascinating caves with a guided tour. Near Castro.
If your looking for a natural beach, this is it! Great place for hiking through the forest along the sea. Near Otranto.
86 locals recommend
Baia dei Turchi
If your looking for a natural beach, this is it! Great place for hiking through the forest along the sea. Near Otranto.
Lay on the rocks and sunbathe or dive off the cliffs! Great stop off if you’re near Otranto or Baia dei Turchi.
151 locals recommend
Cave of Poetry
SP366Lay on the rocks and sunbathe or dive off the cliffs! Great stop off if you’re near Otranto or Baia dei Turchi.
Beautiful place to lay on the rocks, and especially great for snorkeling 🤿
38 locals recommend
Porto Miggiano
Porto MiggianoBeautiful place to lay on the rocks, and especially great for snorkeling 🤿
Groceries
Closest and best grocery stores near the house.
Large grocery store full of fresh products. Our preferred grocery store.
6 locals recommend
Supermercato Famila
km 13 SS275Large grocery store full of fresh products. Our preferred grocery store.
Lidl
Closest large grocery store.