Relax Puglia Limited values its beneficial alliance with home owners, suppliers and personnel. Together, through our holiday rental management services, we inspire travelers, like us, from around the world, to the southernmost region of Italy, in Puglia, because it is magical, fascinating and unforgettable.
Relax Puglia Limited, headquarters in Cisternino, Puglia (Apulia), has been welcoming visitors to this magical and richly colourful region of Italy and providing Puglia vacation rentals since 2010; providing travellers with an authentic and memorable experience of the local life as well as offering a showcase of holiday villas to rent in Puglia.
"It was perfect and Colleen & Antonella were always reachable and helpful! Thank a lot! We enjoyed it very much!
Karen & Michael - Villa Perego (October 2021)
Experience true tranquillity at one of Relax Puglia’s ‘Home for Holidays’ in the southernmost region of Italy. Puglia has attracted engaged couples and honeymooners for many centuries, due to its stunning landscapes, pristine coastline, sleepy hilltop towns and slow pace of life. The region has the sensation that time has stood still, and that’s all you could wish for during your holiday with close friends and family.
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Relax Puglia provides a range of additional services to make your stay more relaxed, comfortable and enjoyable. On your arrival, we can arrange for a food basket to be waiting for you together with a selection of local wines. Why not spoil yourselves with your own, in-house local chef, or a luxurious massage in the comfort of your villa. We have a wide range of tours and activities to choose from and we can provide transfers and taxis to help you get around.
The Dolce Vita is from coast to coast; from the Adriatic to the Ionian, between Otranto and Gallipoli. If you wish to discover the key to local artisan excellence, include a stopover in one or more of the hamlets and villages that trip along the coastline, topple on the summits of hilltops or make a splash in to the small bays and lagoons.
A selection of articles that explore the region of Puglia: its wonderful countryside and coastline, its rich history, its fascinating culture, its delicious food and wine and, of course, its warm and welcoming people...
Nardò, the second largest and most populous city in Salento, is an ancient town rich in culture, a palace, chapels, and churches amongst other architectural wonders. The name originates from an Illyrian word ‘Nar’ which means ‘water’ as the town was founded by Messapians who came from Illyria. It is located in the north-western part of Salento and borders different towns such as Galatina, Leverano, Veglie, Salice Salentino, Avetrana, Copertino, Porto Cesareo and Galatone.
Human activities can be traced back to the Palaeolithic time, the town was discovered by the Messapi back in 1000 BC. However, it was conquered by the Romans in 269 BC. Nardò was captured in 1055 by Normans and later in 1266 by the Angevines. It was handed over to Andrea Matteo Acquaviva in 1947. The first Duke of Nardò was the son of Andrea Matteo Acquaviva, Belisario, who promoted the Renaissance in the city. The city stood against Spanish dominion in the city.
Nardò was a place of refuge for about 100,000 Jewish concentration survivors, and the city allowed the Jews to express themselves freely in terms of religion and traditions in the Synagogue.
Nardò has various historical and fascinating sites, and some of the historical sites include the Piazza Salandra, located in the town’s centre; Legend has it that Nardò emerged on the spot where a bull created a well by using its hoof to strike the ground. The Fountain of the bull is located on Piazza Salandra and is one of the most beautiful baroque piazzas in southern Italy. It has a monumental spire in carpano stone. The Sedille is the oldest building in the town's square and houses the magistrate, who makes decisions relating to the town.
The top piece has the patron saint of the city, San Gregorio Armeno and his companions San Michele Arcangelo and Sant’Antonio of Padua, which was added in the 17th century. Another fascinating structure is the various orphan arches in various city locations. Another historical site is the Palazzo dell’universita, built from 1588 to 1612 on Piazza Salandra and accommodated the municipal offices till 1934.
Palazzo de Pandi was also constructed in the 18th century and renovated in the 1800s. Some of the incredible features include the glass roof arched passage between two buildings that are part of the Palazzo. The interiors of the court and some of the rooms are decorated with frescoes.
The church and Convent of saint Claire is the oldest monastery in Southern Italy. Clarisse Nuns established it in 1265 and came for refuge in the town. The Church of San Domenico built between the 16th to 18th century. It is decorated with a very popular façade with Baroque Carytids, columns and vegetable figures. The church of San Cosimo was built in 1618; the temple of Osanna was built in 1603; Nardò Cathedral was constructed in 000AD with an 18th-century façade and had a Romanesque-Gothic interior; Chiesa del Carmine.
The 2014 British musical film, 'Walking on Sunshine' was shot in Nardò. Nardò is also famous for the red and rose Italian DOC wines produced with grapes limited to 18 tonnes per ha yearly and composed of 80 to 100 % Negroamaro with Montepulciano. Malvasia Nera makes the remaining 20% with an alcohol level of 12.5 % minimum.
Daniele Greco, a triple Jumper; Fabrizio Miccoli, a footballer and Giuliano Sangiorgi, a singer and songwriter are all famous people who hail from Nardò.
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