A Roadtrip through Puglia

Rome had become unbearably hot, so we decided to head to Puglia a little earlier than planned and spend some time exploring the deep southern part of the region, before meeting Andre's family in the middle of the month. We found a really simple and great hotel, Est Hotel, in the small coastal town of Santa Cesarea Terme. It even had a family room where all five of us could stay together, something that's surprisingly hard to find in Italy these days. Located in the province of Lecce on the Adriatic coast near the Strait of Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme is best known for its thermal springs and beautiful rocky coastline. The town is small, and we've spent most of our days at an awesome beach club just a five-minute walk from the hotel called Bagno Marino Archi. It feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way, filled with local Italians spending long days sunbathing on the rocks and floating in the clearest blue sea. We also took a few short drives to the seaside town of Tricase for lunch and a swim. Today, we’re making our way north, stopping in Fasano to spend a few days at our friend’s masseria, and then on to meet Andre's parents at a villa in Putignano for two weeks. I'll be sharing all of our favorite spots and recommendations from Santa Cesarea Terme, Tricase, and Fasano with you next week! x

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