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A short linguistic guide for tourists in Salento Visitors who come here, to the tip of the Italian peninsula, discover that the locals speak a unique and fascinating dialect which carries within itself traces of the long history of the region. Colonization by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Lombards, Bourbons, etc.... Continue reading

January

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The Feast of St. Joseph celebrates the end of winter

Bonfires, dances and ancient Salentine ceremonies St. Joseph is one of the most revered saints in Italy, and is celebrated between the 18th and 19th of March, almost everywhere along the Italian peninsula. The further south you go, however, the celebrations become livelier and more welcoming, with magnificent, bright celebrations,... Continue reading

December

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Carnival in Salento

For a holiday full of fun, history, and great food Carnival - or 'Carnevale' - is a passion of the people of Puglia, and for anyone who loves out-of-the-ordinary holidays, the timing is just right. Nearly every town has its own particular carnival tradition and it own history, but from... Continue reading

December

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The Charm of the Winter Sea

Santa Maria the "White" Laura walks the streets of Castrignano del Capo aimlessly, pushing a bicycle, with her headphones in her ears. The streets of the old town don’t hold any joy for her any more. There’s too much pain, too much nostalgia. There was a time when she played... Continue reading

December

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The Pizzica

A Magical, Fun Dance Typical of Salento Salento is a cultural unity before geographical or economic, and as such retains its own unique customs and traditions, something that a tourist on holiday notices immediately and falls in love with: the Salentine hospitality, the smile, the stories, customs, music, and dance.... Continue reading

November

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That day when Aeneas landed at Leuca

Myth and legend at edge of land An ancient legend says that Aeneas, the famous hero of Virgil's Aeneid, son of the goddess Venus, and future founder of Rome, visited Salento during his travels, just long enough to say a few prayers at the temple and leave. Legend has it... Continue reading

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Ode to the frisa

From Salento with love to winning over the world! Today we are talking about a special culinary product: a frisa (plural: frise), or frisella or frisedda is a baked good which is hard like bruschetta but in a ring shape like a tarallo. It is made with wheat flour and... Continue reading

November

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Wine and the Salento region

Story of a a thousand year-long love of authenticity and taste Salento, like most of Mediterranean regions, boasts among its typical products, food items produced both from the olive tree and the vine. Today we're looking at traditions around vines and wines that make any holiday in Salento a fully-fledged,... Continue reading

October

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Santa Maria di Leuca: the true essence of Salento

Santa Maria di Leuca is the perfect destination for those looking to experience the true essence of Salento An ideal location for every need: romantic holidays, family holidays or holidays with friends. Besides all the activities you can take part in during the day, such as visits to the city... Continue reading

October

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Holidays in Salento

Nardò, a city rich in history and representative of Lecce’s Baroque architecture If you’re thinking of booking a holiday in Salento, you're probably collecting information and reviews on the various attractions, about the places to visit and the most beautiful beaches. We would love to welcome you to Santa Maria... Continue reading

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Sun, sea and wind

The Feast of St. Joseph celebrates the end of winter

Carnival in Salento

The Charm of the Winter Sea

The Pizzica

That day when Aeneas landed at Leuca

Ode to the frisa

Wine and the Salento region

Santa Maria di Leuca: the true essence of Salento

Holidays in Salento

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