Palazzo Castriota in Alezio

We are seasoned travellers, who know the difference between average and exceptional. This ticked all the boxes. The owner/operator was outgoing and helpful, providing suggestions for sightseeing, dining and a detailed explanation of the history of his historical house and his olive oil business. Being so close to Gallipoli, Alesio is easily accessible by car. Parking is available on site. But to try to explain the accommodation would not give it justice. It is wow! An old olive oil producing building turned into a b&b, with all of the antiques scattered around. The owner is proud (and I understand why) of how he kept all the original floors doors and furniture. The breakfast is outstanding with fresh pastries and fruit. So don’t miss out on this exceptional accommodation.

Staying at this beautiful Italian palace was a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, Salvatore made us feel completely at home. He was incredibly kind and always ready to help. The room was charming and tastefully decorated, and the atmosphere throughout the house felt peaceful and authentic. Breakfast was a real treat, with delicious homemade pastries prepared with so much care. We couldn’t have asked for a better host or a more memorable stay.

Staying in Palazzo Castriota was a fantastic experience in every way – rooms and garden tastefully decorated with great attention to detail, very welcoming and attentive host in Salvatore, and an amazing breakfast. On top of that, a great location for exploring the region. And we haven’t even mentioned the turtles...! A strong recommendation from us.

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Amazing stay at Palazzo Castriotta.
Our host did everything to make our stay magical with recommendations for beaches, exceptional places, restaurants... a big wow. We stayed 4 days. The family room was impeccable and what can we say about the homemade lunch to be had in the garden and the lovely lady who served the coffee and welcomed us. A magnificent address for visiting Salento!

I couldn’t rate this beautiful villa any higher. We had a wonderful five days and wish we could have stayed longer. The bedroom was comfortable and very stylish. The breakfast was served by the pool it was fresh and plentiful. The owner, Salvatore was very friendly and informative, recommending places to go and restaurants to visit.

What an incredible place! The palazzo is situated only 15 minutes outside from Gallipoli. If you enter the place you enter a world of good taste, fine decor and kindest hospitality. Salvatore, the owner, has wonderful ideas what to do and what to see. His own olive oil is delicious and the breakfast fantastic. Ww can recommand the palazzo 100%.

We were in Puglia last week and spent several nights here and had a lovely sleep in a fine room with excellent beds! Welcome is most cordial, the host is very friendly and helpful. The location is superb, everything is equally tasteful and cared for and exceptionally clean. Breakfast is fantastic and very charmingly provided by a lovely lady. An excellent location for us to go out every day by car and explore both the coast and inland. The host gave great dining tips in Alezio, so we could walk to a restaurant at our leisure in the evening. Not to mention the great boat trip we did on his recommendation and was a fitting end to our week in Puglia. Mille Grazi, Patrick & Lilian

A very luxurious, clean palazzo. The rooms are very spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast is very good and the staff (especially Salvatore - owner) is very helpful with tips on places to visit and especially to eat! We would recommend this hotel for everyone visiting the Salento area.

The hotel is small and charming with everything you could dream of. Everything was so perfectly designed, newly renovated, well kept and very clean. Personal service from Salvatore and his family made us welcome and our very good friend Enza took care of us during breakfast, serving excellent decorated food. We will not hesitate to visit again next time we are in Puglia.

Absolutely everything. This is probably the best place we ever stayed at. Unique, original, astonishing, comfortable and Salvatore really was great from start to finish. We cannot recommend this place more! Thanks again for such a fantastic stay, Salvatore. Hope to come and visit again!