Key Features 

• Fully equipped kitchen; dishwasher; laundry 
• Air conditioning and heating; Wi-Fi throughout 
• Private outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace 
• Shaded outdoor dining area and BBQ/grill 
• Organic orchard and kitchen garden on the grounds 
• Bicycles on request; gated parking 
• Concierge for activities & experiences

Setting the Scene 

Tucked among olive groves just outside the Baroque towns of Nardò and Gallipoli, Villa Tafuri is a lovingly restored historic estate where Liberty-era architecture, vaulted ceilings, and shaded verandas open to sweeping gardens and a sleek pool. Inside, artisan details pair with contemporary comforts; outside, the estate’s organic orchard and herb beds nudge stays toward slow, delicious living. With concierge support to plan private chef dinners at home, market runs, or boat days on the Ionian, every moment is handled seamlessly. 

Who’s Checking In? 

Design-savvy families and friends seeking a privacy-first, fully serviced base in Salento. They value time together in a real home with seamless add-ons like cooking classes and guided day trips. History-minded travelers are especially drawn to the villa’s Liberty-era architecture and the stories embedded in its historic walls. 

Property Highlights 

• Restored Liberty-era country villa with a separate guest casetta, featuring vaulted ceilings, pietra floors, and artisan details. 
• Private swimming pool set within expansive gardens of olive and fruit trees, with shaded terraces for alfresco dining. 
• Fully equipped kitchen and BBQ, with optional private chef, cooking classes, and grocery pre-stocking arranged on request. 
• All-season comfort: air-conditioning, working fireplaces, and thick stone walls that keep interiors cool in summer. 
• Quiet countryside setting minutes from Nardò, Gallipoli, and sandy Ionian beaches, with bicycles available for local exploring. 

Destination Snapshot 

• Sun-soaked Salento: Long summers, clear Ionian and Adriatic seas. 
• Baroque beauty: Lecce, Nardò, and Gallipoli brim with gilded churches and palazzi. 
• Slow food culture: Olive oil mills, family wineries (Primitivo, Negroamaro), and seafood-driven cuisine. 
• Nature time: Coastal parks, limestone cliffs, and sandy coves. 
• Easy days out: Compact distances between beaches, villages, and countryside. 

Top 5 Experiences 

1. Chef’s Dinner at Home: Private, regional tasting menu using the villa’s garden produce and local specialties.  
2. Cooking Class & Market Run: Shop with the chef, then master orecchiette and classic Salento dishes.  
3. Private Yacht to Coves: Cruise the Ionian coast for swims in hidden bays and a seaside lunch reservation.  
4. Wine & Olive-Oil Tastings: Cellar visits and a traditional frantoio tour with guided tastings.  
5. E-Bike the Countryside: Quiet lanes through olive groves and stone-walled fields to coastal viewpoints.  

Top 5 Places to Visit 

1. Nardò: a baroque gem with rich history. 
2. Galatina: famed for its frescoes and historic charm. 
3. Lecce: the “Florence of the South.” 
4. Gallipoli: a picturesque seaside town. 
5. Otranto: a stunning coastal city steeped in history. 

How To Get There 

Address: Via Morrone, Galatone, Italy

• Closest Airports: Brindisi (BDS) 44 mi / 52 min; Bari (BRI) 119 mi / 2 h 15 min 
• Closest Train Stations: Lecce 16 mi / 25 min; Nardò Città 6 mi / 15 min 
• Closest Major Cities: Nardò 5.5 mi; Galatina 5.9 mi; Lecce 16 mi