There’s a Salento that goes beyond the image of beaches and summer nightlife. It’s an elegant and surprising land, where history meets contemporary creativity, and where hospitality intertwines with cutting-edge gastronomy.
Far from the beaten track, this land reveals refined views and gastronomic addresses capable of redefining the very idea of Puglia.
SALENTO: A MOSAIC OF ANCIENT VILLAGES
Few know, for example, about Grecìa Salentina, a mosaic of ancient villages where the Griko language still echoes through timeless alleys and squares.
Walking in Corigliano d’Otranto, among the ramparts of Castello de’ Monti, you find yourself surrounded by contemporary art and design, thanks to artist residencies and meticulously curated exhibitions.
Not far away, Acaya welcomes you with its perfectly preserved Renaissance architecture: an intimate and noble fortified citadel, the ideal setting for exclusive events or a sunset stroll among the ancient walls.
Salento also tells its story through places of unspoiled nature such as Parco di Rauccio, a protected area between coastal ponds and ancient woods, where the Mediterranean scrub offers an elegant and absolute silence.
THE REBIRTH OF SALENTO CUISINE
Alongside these hidden gems, Salento’s culinary scene is experiencing a renaissance. In 2025, the landscape will be enriched with new openings bringing a bold and international fine dining vision to the region.
Among these, Bros’, the Pellegrinos’ creative home in Martina Franca, near Taranto, stands out. Here, every dish is a conceptual gesture combining cutting-edge research and Apulian roots.
In Polignano a Mare, Maison Martino Ruggieri, the new restaurant helmed by the Michelin-starred chef, opened on May 10th. He brings an avant-garde French approach to Puglia, completely unselfconscious: here, you don't choose a journey through flavors, but rather experience a "song", a poetic and sensorial experience by the sea.
In Ostuni, Berton al Vista, Andrea Berton’s fine-dining restaurant, will open in summer 2025 within Vista Ostuni, the new 5-star hotel part of The Leading Hotels of the World portfolio, which officially opened on July 23rd. A jewel of hospitality and style that enhances the White City.
A JOURNEY AMONG RARE GEMS
Discovering Salento today means letting yourself be guided among these rare gems: a journey that caresses the soul with the beauty of authentic places and the creative power of signature cuisines.
An invitation to experience Puglia differently, privately and elegantly. For those seeking not just a destination, but a lasting experience.