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  Montecallini: at the end of Puglia

  Surrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionian sea, on Italy’s southern tip near the village of San Gregorio is the Hotel Montecallini.
  The Hotel was built on a hilltop on the plan of the ancient masseries, the old apulian farmhouses as a comfortable 4 star resort, a few steps from one of the most pristine seas in Italy.
  Like the old farmhouses it has its own orchard where seasonal fruits and vegetables are grown for its kitchen.
  Their family restaurant on the beach right below the hotel is a hot spot and serves the freshest local sea food.

  From San Gregorio one can hire a boat to ride along the coastline which is dotted with Paleolithic caves and endless coves for bathing. The trip continues to Leuca and its lighthouse. This is the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Ionian sea and the Adriatic sea meet.
  If one is in the mood for culture the city Lecce is very close by. This is a jewel of a baroque city with dramatic architecture and a lively scene. Highly recommended.
  73053 Loc. San Gregorio (Le) - Puglia Italy
  Tel. 0039 (0) 833 767850 Fax 0039 (0) 833 767851
  http://www.hotelmontecallini.com

  filmmaker: CompulsiveTraveler

  country: Italy

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