I was staying in Lecce and walked by this fabulous full service salon. I requested a shampoo and…read moreblowout (shampoo e piega) as you would call it in Italian. Laura was so friendly and did a fantastic job! I could not be happier. Priced right! Would highly recommend this location.

Penny's is a great little grocery store. Their size is comparable to a Lidl with similar…read moreselections. What they have over Lidl is a full butcher shop. Their prices are extremely reasonable. Perfect for picking up a snack for the continued roadtrip or groceries for the house. They have a large selection of multiple items from pasta to wine to cheeses. They have it all. The service was extremely helpful & patient with our limited Italian vocabulary.

This restaurant was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. The fava purée with chicory…read morewas the best we've had in the region. We also ordered the pasta with ceci. As is typical of this dish, there is fried pasta mixed in with the boiled pasta to give it a crunchy texture. It was also delicious. The meal ended with pan fried in wine. It reminded me of a dish my grandmother used to make. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate. Highly recommended!

I wished I could spend another day here to try real Italian food. The food here was absolutely…read morehorrendous, nothing of which I would ever hope to ever try again. The baked mussels with potatoes and rice was a gong show- overpowered by salt and underwhelming with mushy rice. As I said if I could choose another restaurant, I really would. The house wine is also acidic and imbalanced. Take my advice, don't.

I wandered into this store chasing after my toddler, and I am glad I did! Tessitura Giaquinto is a…read morethird generation owned textile makers. Their handcrafted fabric and embroidery are beautiful. They make everything from towels (hand, beach, bath) to table clothes, napkins, table runners, quilts, and more. I bought a few bread baskets and towel.Their beach blankets that fold into a bag are fabulous; I wish I had purchased one of those as well. The shop is small but their workshop is outside of town and offers tour where you can see their looms and learn about the ancient techniques still in practice.

Beautiful. Authentic. Craftsmanship. Rocco is wonderful and will tell you about the history of…read morethe linens. Their workshop also works with a large group in the USA and make a mix of a cotton/linen bath small hand towels, but to get the best - come to his shop or contact them online. They offer true full linen and highest quality. Lovely beach towel that rolls up into a chic bag. We ran out of suitcase room or would have purchased more. Thank you! A real find...and a cute little town by the port. Worth the trip to Otranto if you like good quality linens.

Lettera 22 is a small book store within the walled city of Mesagne. The bookstore offers a wide…read morearray of books with various subjects. As expected all of the books are in Italian even those by English speaking authors. This would be a great addition to any reader looking to add an interesting book to their library. There also was several books about the local area in detailed picture format.

We will be staying here for 2 days and 2 nights through our group tour…read more First, the reception was really friendly. Greeted by the staff and gave our keys right away. Our luggages has been transfer to our room already. The price was through our tour company so I have no idea how much they paid. The lobby was very modern. Our room was so spacious . It was clean and didn't smell smoke. There was one bottle of water , electric water kettle available. Instant coffee , teas and sugar were present. The proximity to the main square stores, Restaurants shops was easily accessible. Walking distant 10-15 minutes only very nice location. Overall, we are very pleased at this time.