Villa del Mago

Galatone
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Accommodates:

(max)10

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3

of which en-suite: 1

In silence, amid the four winds, this building has dominated the vast expanse of vineyards and centuries-old olive trees for more than six centuries. Villa del Mago was built in the 15th century as a fortified tower to protect against attacks from the sea. In the 17th century, the Tafuri barons, who no longer needed protection, transformed the tower into a magnificent manor house, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
It is a medieval tower that has been gradually transformed into a noble villa, enriching the structure with numerous Baroque decorations.

On the façade, decorations and capitals carved from the local carparo stone were added, and the interior was enhanced with various decorations, frescoes, vaults, arches, and noble emblems of the family. Additionally, the small doors inside the building are evidence of its construction dating back to the Middle Ages. Finally, outside, a charming citrus grove, adorned with columns, has been created.

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Only a few minutes from the crystal-clear sea, the property offers the possibility to quickly reach the Ionian coast and its famous white sandy beaches. The villa is located among the three baroque towns of Galatone, Galatina and Nardò, rich in history, where countless historical residences, palaces, and masserie are concentrated, allowing for cultural outings just a few steps away.
The country roads between the stone walls all around the property are ideal for cycling to the sea or in the direction of Galatina.

 

MAIN DISTANCES

  • 25 km from Lecce station
  • 73 km from Brindisi airport
  • 88 km from Bari airport

The villa covers two levels, with all communal spaces on the ground floor.

The living room, dining area, and kitchen are tucked together in one area, featuring a fireplace.
The 8-seater dining table is located within the large kitchen, which has a long stretch of countertops against the wall and enough circulation space for group cooking. The open kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, stove, coffee maker, espresso machine, blender, and induction cooker, as well as utensils and tableware.

Guests are accommodated in 4 bedrooms in the villa, two on each floor, with double beds. There are two bathrooms, one on each floor, stocked with homemade soaps. The one on the ground floor has a shower, while the one above has a bathtub. The outbuilding, which has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, can accommodate an additional 2 guests.

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Wi-fi
  • Security system
  • Swimming pool 4×12 m (open May-Sep)
  • Old bread oven
  • Small wooden house for children
  • Parking lots
  • Barbecue
  • Welcome basket and handmade soap
  • Linen and bedsheets
  • Towels and toiletries
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCES

OTHER EXPERIENCES

BIKING

  • Otranto, the Balcony of the East
  • Lecce and its Seaside
  • Lecce and its Countryside
  • The Grecìa Salentina
  • Cycling to the end of the World
  • Lecce, between Art and Taste
  • Lecce Bike & Wine/Oil Tour

HIKING & WALKING

  • Cipolliane Trek
  • Otranto, walking the Eastern Balcony
  • Street Food Tour in Lecce

AND MORE

  • Sailing Excursion
  • Cooking Class
  • Horse riding

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