Il Palmento

Il Palmento B&B is located in Palmariggi, a small and old village just 8 kilometers away from Otranto, one of the most famous destinations in Salento in Apulia. At the heart of the town you can find a lovely square dominated by a magnificent baroque church and the remains of an old castle. You can also explore the beautiful buildings in Lecce stone that grace the streets of the quiet old town. It is the ideal destination to rediscover more relaxed rhythms of life and the simplicity of relationships. Its strategic geographical position makes it a perfect starting point to visit the main artistic and cultural sites of the area: Lecce, Galatina, Otranto, Gallipoli. Sea lovers can choose between the Adriatic coast with Otranto, Baia dei Turchi, Alimini beach, further north Torre dell’Orso, San Foca and the famous Grotta della Poesia, without forgetting the rocky coast of Porto Badisco and Santa Cesarea Terme and the Ionian beaches connected by the Maglie-Leuca highway. Trekking and cycling lovers will be able to enjoy the many paths along the Via Francigena and comfortable bike paths to explore the countryside. The facility offers guests its bike deposit.

Il Palmento B&B, in Palmariggi, Salento, is a family-run business. The current owners, Susanna and Roberto, converted this typical Salentine house of the early 20th century, where residends used to bring grapes to produce wine, into a small charming B&B, thanks to a careful restoration which was able to preserve the original structures, combining them with the most modern sustainable technologies, thus creating an elegant and welcoming place to spend a relaxing vacation. The facility offers 3 spacious double rooms, stylishly furnished, with private bathroom and all modern comforts: Melograno and Salvia, the latter with sofa bed, both with typical vaulted ceilings and original cement floor; Luminaria that overlooks the courtyard.

At Il Palmento B&B the Italian breakfast, served in a spacious room at the room level, is rich and diverse, offering local products and homemade desserts. You can enjoy the peace of the inner courtyard, a small haven of tranquility and serenity, where a wonderful pomegranate tree stands out, while a wooden wine press recalls the ancient purpose of the house. In the summer months you can relax in the mini pool with Jacuzzi that you can find in a corner of the courtyard. If you are looking for something to do, Otranto will welcome you not only with its natural, historical and cultural heritage but also with its selection of clubs, stores and restaurants. Foodies will enjoy discovering the many food and wine itineraries that have made this land famous.