Guaceto

Less than 10 minutes from the sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of the Torre Guaceto nature and marine reserve (3.5km), Guaceto, a white washed villa surrounded by olive trees, is a great choice for those wishing to spend days on the beach and days out exploring.  The nature reserve is home to dunes, coves, coral reefs, wood and wetlands, and a sea turtle sanctuary, whilst heading north or south along the coastline reveals villages and towns with a laidback atmosphere, restaurants serving the freshest of fish dishes, traditional fishing harbours and chic beach clubs.  

Close at hand too are two lovely towns, Carovigno and San Vito dei Normanni, both a 10 minute drive away. The beating heart of any Puglian town is the ‘centro storico’, and these towns are no exception. Whitewashed buildings, churches and palazzi line the network of narrow streets and piazzas are home to restaurants and cafes, where people watching and cool drinks are the order of the day.

Outdoor living continues at Guaceto, where a wrap around terrace provides ample space for dining al fresco and relaxing. To one side sits the pool area, bordered on two sides by a deep hedge and on the third by a small lawned area. Cacti and Mediterrean plants, alongside majestic olive trees add further interest in the grounds.  Internally, white walls and polished concrete floors keep the décor simple and fresh. And the sea blue colour used on the door and window frames is a reminder that the clear sparkling waters of the Adriatic Sea are only a short distance away