Unique things to do in Province of Lecce

Armed with board, flour and water, we will make together with our guests Orecchiette, a typical Apulian pasta shape. We will cook them following the traditional recipes, with fresh scattarisciati tomatoes or with cime di rapa (turnip greens), depending on the season. In addition to ‘’our orecchiette’’, we will taste a typical Salento menu consisting of tarallini, frise, cheese, mozzarella, legumes and vegetables that we could also have the chance to harvest from our home’s garden, depending on availability. There will also be a good bottle of Salento wine on the table and the liqueur made with laurel leaves collected from the great hedge of grandparents’ house. Narrations and explanations on the history and traditions of Salento will accompany the culinary experience. Other things to note It is possible to combine the "Orecchiette fatte in casa" experience with an overnight stay in "Villa Salentina in città" with discounts https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/19106234

After our welcome we’ll offer you a no alcoholic drink with fresh fruit if you prefer and you will also enjoy our pool waiting for the beginning. As soon as we’ll be ready, we’ll begin with our traditional cooking lesson where our mothers and grandmothers will show you all the techniques for making Focaccia, handmade pasta and cheese. They will teach you all the techniques of the past and you will have to prepare everything with them. When every dishes will be ready, the focaccia will be baked in the wood-fired oven and you will have dinner with the products of yourselves made (Focacce, Orecchiette and Formaggio) and also other traditional dishes we will prepare for you. Obviously water, beer and wine are included. If at the end of the experience you will have satisfied yourself we will have reached our goal and before leaving we will give you a small souvenir of Puglia Other things to note All experience phases will be translated in English. If someone is allergic to gluten or lactose, please let us know on time

My mother-in-law, Grandma Tetta makes home-made pasta since she remembers it: orecchiette, minchiareddhi, tria, sagne 'cannulate, with love and dedication unchanged over time. Certainly her hands work better than mine and he especially likes to explain this wonderful art to young and old people! You will learn how to made the orecchiette with grandma Tetta a.. a woman of the past, I recommend do not make her angry! Then after the workshop we we ll go on terrace for a tipicalsalentine dinner: from antipasto to sweets, with two kind of pasta: sagne ncannulate e orecchiette. We are a B&B too, so if you will drink to much wine, don t worry, you could stay in our cozy room ! See you for breakfast :) Visit my Airbnb profile to have a look to all our Suites, the "Adventure", the "Experience" and our personal "Guide"

We will take a 2-hour tour through the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classical buildings, baroque churches, and Roman monuments! Lecce is a precious gem, made of clear blue sky and ancient shining buildings, we wonder with the elaborate facades, the masterpiece of our Baroque art, and interiors that erupt with symphonies of angels, cherubs, saints, and flowers! it is an enchanted place, where time seems to have stopped!

We will meet in the room that I have personally chosen for this event. Here 6 bottles of wine will be served, 1 or 2 of white wine, 2 of rosé and 2 of red, produced from typical local grapes such as Negroamaro, Primitivo il Fiano and Verdeca, accompanied by a selection of typical gastronomic products of Salento such as olives, Pizzi, Pucce, Frize, Rustici, and fresh cheeses such as mozzarella and burrata. For each label tasted I will tell you the history of the wine and of the producing cellar, telling you about the production techniques and the history of the terroirs related to the selected wines and I will tell you the history and traditions related to Salento. Other things to note You will be welcomed in a typical and reserved environment where you will find a service dedicated exclusively to you. ATTENTION: THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES THE PARTICIPATION OF AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE.

Ci troveremo al porto di Otranto o su richiesta un altro porto in Salento (Frigole, San Foca, Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca) dove imbarcheremo sul mio gommone di 6,5 metri e da lì decideremo assieme l’itinerario sulla base delle condizioni del mare, vi porterò a fare il bagno dove l’acqua é più blu, lontano dal caos delle spiagge affollate. Vi offrirò un rinfresco a base di acqua, bibite, frutta fresca e frise (tipico pasto salentino) bagnate nell’acqua di mare, come fanno i pescatori da oltre 2 secoli. Pescherò dei ricci che mangeremo a bordo, e se avremo fortuna, proveremo a pescare qualche pesce facendo un po’ di traina o bolentino. Trascorrerete così una giornata differente, all’insegna del mare e della sua semplice bellezza...la tintarella é assicurata!Il mio gommone é equipaggiato di tutte le dotazioni di sicurezza entro le 12 miglia, doccia con acqua dolce (50litri), ghiacciaia, cuscineria prendisole con spugne, tendalino parasole, fornelletto per un ottimo caffè a bordo e tutta la strumentazione necessaria per la pesca e la navigazione.

Non è possibile visitare il Salento senza fare un’escursione a piedi in natura ! Che tu sia uno sportivo, un camminatore oppure un semplice turista non puoi non lasciarti travolgere dalla bellezza del nostro paesaggio, dai colori e profumi della macchia mediterranea e dai bellissimi e ampi orizzonti. Partiremo dal porto di Otranto, passeremo vicino la grotta Palombara e la vicina masseria delle Orte; ci allungheremo fino a Punta Faci e ritorneremo passando per il laghetto di Bauxite e la magica torre del Serpe. Il percorso dura circa 3 ore

The most beautiful tour of the Salento from the coast of the Adriatic Sea,passing through Santa Maria di Leuca where the two seas merge ,until you reach the coast ,where the sun sets in the wonderful waters of the Ionian Sea. A typical Salento day on a tour. An authentic tour between sun, sea and wind through the typical Salento landscape. Places surrounded by crystal clear bays, olive groves , fortified farmhouses, scents and flavors of ancient traditions; an unforgettable experience passing through mythical and megacity places. Starting from the river Idume di Torre Chianca continuing along the entire Adriatic coast until you reach Leuca , then travel and enjoy the sunset on the bay of San Gregorio that dips into the Ionian Sea. With the possibility for those who want to take a nice swim ,in the sea of the places visited, before continuing the tour. By taking advantage of the stops ,to taste the traditional products of Salento cuisine.

Partendo dal porto di San Foca su cabinato a vela di 13 mt in direzione Torre dell'Orso / Otranto, vivrete il mare del salento godendo delle sue bellezze ed ammirando la costa da un punto di vista unico. Completeremo, per chi lo vorrà, l'esperienza cucinando a bordo e facendovi apprezzare la cucina locale.

Un trekking facile ma ricco di emozioni lungo la splendida costa di Roca Vecchia. Percorrendo il sentiero scopriremo l'affascinante storia di questo luogo oltre alla sua indiscutibile bellezza. Incontreremo antiche grotte scolpite nella roccia e i resti archeologici della città Messapica e medievale, prima di proseguire fino alla celebre grotta della Poesia. Parleremo delle sue origini geologiche e degli uomini che fin da tempi remoti l'hanno frequentata e protetta come un luogo sacro.

Nonna Rosa's Orecchiette Let's learn about the basics of our cuisine together. We pass along the values of Puglia tradition by working on the primitive elements: Water and Flour. The present meets the past between scents and colors in the setting of Casa San Giacomo. ---------------------------------------------------- Two hours of Cooking Class next to Nonna Rosa where you will prepare Orecchiette, Maccheroncini, Cavatelli and "Tatà Truccioli". And after your hands in pasta, you can try it.

Ascolteremo i canti della tradizione contadina del passato, dove il tempo passava tra lavoro nei campi e ristoro serale danzando la pizzica pizzica. Non solo passi, attenzione... soprattutto ascolto del proprio corpo in accordo coi battiti del tamburo. Esploreremo il concetto di ritmicità, faremo "nostro" il ritmo della pizzica, come un abito cucito su misura, balleremo insieme ma soprattutto ci divertiremo! Qui si respira veramente il cuore pulsante della "terra del rimorso" poiché nella città di Galatina confluisce il fenomeno del tarantismo e il rituale del 29 giugno. Chiudete gli occhi, ascoltate e ascoltatevi. Al resto ci penseranno i vostri cuori!

Armed with board, flour and water, we will make together with our guests Orecchiette, a typical Apulian pasta shape. We will cook them following the traditional recipes, with fresh scattarisciati tomatoes or with cime di rapa (turnip greens), depending on the season. In addition to ‘’our orecchiette’’, we will taste a typical Salento menu consisting of tarallini, frise, cheese, mozzarella, legumes and vegetables that we could also have the chance to harvest from our home’s garden, depending on availability. There will also be a good bottle of Salento wine on the table and the liqueur made with laurel leaves collected from the great hedge of grandparents’ house. Narrations and explanations on the history and traditions of Salento will accompany the culinary experience. Other things to note It is possible to combine the "Orecchiette fatte in casa" experience with an overnight stay in "Villa Salentina in città" with discounts https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/19106234

This tasting package will bring you among our vineyards, comfortable and in complete privacy. An expert from the company will help you choose your bottles, then let you taste the outdoors. In your picnic basket, you'll find two bottles of wine of your choice: a bowl of peppers underneath turmeric oil with crispy frieze, veggie pâté, a packet of friselline, and a bag of mixed puccette. In short, the real Salento aperitivo. We are mindful of sustainability: you'll bring all the products you don't consume during the tasting, so that there is no waste. Attention: a tour of the winery is not expected, but we would gladly please the most curious, you just need to ask once you get here!

After our welcome we’ll offer you a no alcoholic drink with fresh fruit if you prefer and you will also enjoy our pool waiting for the beginning. As soon as we’ll be ready, we’ll begin with our traditional cooking lesson where our mothers and grandmothers will show you all the techniques for making Focaccia, handmade pasta and cheese. They will teach you all the techniques of the past and you will have to prepare everything with them. When every dishes will be ready, the focaccia will be baked in the wood-fired oven and you will have dinner with the products of yourselves made (Focacce, Orecchiette and Formaggio) and also other traditional dishes we will prepare for you. Obviously water, beer and wine are included. If at the end of the experience you will have satisfied yourself we will have reached our goal and before leaving we will give you a small souvenir of Puglia Other things to note All experience phases will be translated in English. If someone is allergic to gluten or lactose, please let us know on time

My mother-in-law, Grandma Tetta makes home-made pasta since she remembers it: orecchiette, minchiareddhi, tria, sagne 'cannulate, with love and dedication unchanged over time. Certainly her hands work better than mine and he especially likes to explain this wonderful art to young and old people! You will learn how to made the orecchiette with grandma Tetta a.. a woman of the past, I recommend do not make her angry! Then after the workshop we we ll go on terrace for a tipicalsalentine dinner: from antipasto to sweets, with two kind of pasta: sagne ncannulate e orecchiette. We are a B&B too, so if you will drink to much wine, don t worry, you could stay in our cozy room ! See you for breakfast :) Visit my Airbnb profile to have a look to all our Suites, the "Adventure", the "Experience" and our personal "Guide"

We will take a 2-hour tour through the streets and alleys of the historic center, among classical buildings, baroque churches, and Roman monuments! Lecce is a precious gem, made of clear blue sky and ancient shining buildings, we wonder with the elaborate facades, the masterpiece of our Baroque art, and interiors that erupt with symphonies of angels, cherubs, saints, and flowers! it is an enchanted place, where time seems to have stopped!

Allow me to show you Lecce in an unique and creative way. A fun tour of the Baroque city center focused on recognizing the beauty and poetry hidden in the landscapes and architectures by experiencing the places 'on your own body’ and obtaining unique shots of your vacation. In my work as a choreographer I have always been fascinated by the relationship between architecture and body, landscape and movement. The experience is the result of years of observation and experimentation and is a little taste of what I often do with my students in choreographic composition or urban dance workshops. While showing you my favourite places within the old city walls I will lead you in a game that implies a simple way to 'insert' your body in a landscape by concentrating on the lines and shapes around you and putting it in a interesting frame in photos. THIS IS A GROUP TOUR. UP TO 9 PEOPLE MAY BE JOINING YOU. please contact me if you have any type of doubt or request

After meeting, we will start our walking between the alleys of the old city centre headed to our first tasting of salami and wine. I will tell you the history related to the main highlights such as Basilica of Santa Croce or piazza Duomo and many places that we will find on the way. From one place to the other we will stop to some shops to delight your palate with the most famous samples of Salento street food such as the "rustico": a soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and béchamel, or the "frisella": a twice-baked bread roll topped with fresh tomato and olive oil . The tour will take place either at lunch or dinner time, as it is an ideal way to do some sightseeing while having a light meal like locals use to do. Other things to note The food is included in the price, as well the local guide. Small group tour up to 10 people. Wear comfortable shoes.

We are delighted to accompany you on a unique experience here in Salento. A tour to discover the Salento wine tradition, surrounded by stories, images and sounds, and walk through the vineyards. During the visit, we will give you an overview of our company's philosophy '' good wine was born in the vineyard'' and the productive process. The focal point of the visit will be the famous sunset toast that will be held on a terrace overlooking the vineyards of the farm. The tour takes about an hour and a half and you can choose from 3 tasting options. ->Please take a look at our website to choose the best option and book from there https://www.vinidonnapalma.it/de/content/9-tour-in-vigna PS** The guided tour is in Italian and English, wine tasting only for adults +18. During this COVID-19 crisis, our experience helps you stay away from the crowds in our large space. We will adhere to the rules and restrictions in order to contain the Coronavirus, but we still offer an authentic experience to share with you our vineyards, wines, good food and landscapes.

This experience in the heart of Salento countryside will immerse you in the fantastic world of aromatic plants, to learn together how you can recognize, harvest and work the main spontaneous herbs of the Mediterranean scrub, with the aim of creating homemade liquid ingredients and mixing at home a cocktail for your guests. You will prepare your own cocktail or herbal infusion and conclude with a special and wild tasting.

Ci troveremo al porto di Otranto o su richiesta un altro porto in Salento (Frigole, San Foca, Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca) dove imbarcheremo sul mio gommone di 6,5 metri e da lì decideremo assieme l’itinerario sulla base delle condizioni del mare, vi porterò a fare il bagno dove l’acqua é più blu, lontano dal caos delle spiagge affollate. Vi offrirò un rinfresco a base di acqua, bibite, frutta fresca e frise (tipico pasto salentino) bagnate nell’acqua di mare, come fanno i pescatori da oltre 2 secoli. Pescherò dei ricci che mangeremo a bordo, e se avremo fortuna, proveremo a pescare qualche pesce facendo un po’ di traina o bolentino. Trascorrerete così una giornata differente, all’insegna del mare e della sua semplice bellezza...la tintarella é assicurata!Il mio gommone é equipaggiato di tutte le dotazioni di sicurezza entro le 12 miglia, doccia con acqua dolce (50litri), ghiacciaia, cuscineria prendisole con spugne, tendalino parasole, fornelletto per un ottimo caffè a bordo e tutta la strumentazione necessaria per la pesca e la navigazione.

We will meet in the room that I have personally chosen for this event. Here 6 bottles of wine will be served, 1 or 2 of white wine, 2 of rosé and 2 of red, produced from typical local grapes such as Negroamaro, Primitivo il Fiano and Verdeca, accompanied by a selection of typical gastronomic products of Salento such as olives, Pizzi, Pucce, Frize, Rustici, and fresh cheeses such as mozzarella and burrata. For each label tasted I will tell you the history of the wine and of the producing cellar, telling you about the production techniques and the history of the terroirs related to the selected wines and I will tell you the history and traditions related to Salento. Other things to note You will be welcomed in a typical and reserved environment where you will find a service dedicated exclusively to you. ATTENTION: THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES THE PARTICIPATION OF AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE.

You will be guests in my trullo in Valle d 'Itria to give you a unique experience in the world of gastronomic traditions and wines of our region, Puglia. You will taste the best Apulian recipes in pairing with the wines of the region, sectioned up

Cooking is part of our family traditions. We prepare and cook typical local dishes. Guests are welcome!! You will be the cooks here, preparing orecchiette, sagne, minchiareddrhi under our instructions. You will be equipped with rolling-pins, a table of course, cooking tools and all the ingredients needed in the preparations of our pasta fresca. We will tell you the origins of the different kinds of flours and we will answer all your questions. Then, Pittule will be in turn!! It’s the typical tasty fried food during our Christmas period. We will show you how a Pasticciotto is prepared and you can taste it!! We will hand you a manual with all the recipes written both in Italian and English. Our guests can take everything they have prepared with them, in order to come back home with a little piece of Salento. Other things to note If you have particular tastes, I advise you to call me beforehand to agree on a different menu to be prepared.