Around us lies the most beautiful Apulia: the finest beaches of Salento, the ceramics of Grottaglie, the Lecce Baroque, the Sassi of Matera, the trulli of Alberobello, the feast of the Patron Saint, the pizzica dance, the cellars of Primitivo di Manduria wine.
Immerse yourself in the secrets of Apulian cuisine, discover the taste of freshly made mozzarellas, the tastings of olive oil and wine. Each room is equipped with two bicycles, but if you want a more evocative experience, we also rent Vespas. On the estate, we have an archaeological site and an open-air cinema.
Every evening, bask in the magic of Italian cinema under the stars. Timeless masterpieces, the great classics of Italian cinema with English subtitles, offer a unique experience in our celestial theatre.
Learn to prepare an authentic Apulian meal during our cooking course. This 4-hour true Apulian experience begins in the garden, moves into the kitchen, and concludes at the table where you’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve learned to make.
A hands-on experience where we'll teach you to wow your guests with simple, fresh ingredients as only Italians can: from handmade orecchiette and tomato sauce with basil to stuffed aubergines, 'tubetto' with mussels, and tiramisu. All paired with our chilled rosé wine.
Focus on one thing and perfect it. Two hours dedicated to making Puglia’s iconic orecchiette pasta.
Discover Puglia by scooter, wind in your hair, free to park wherever you desire. Everything is within reach from us; within a maximum of 30 minutes, you'll arrive at Puglia's most beautiful spots.
Don't forget your fitness routine even on vacation. Our gym, equipped with Technogym gear, is open from 6:00 to 22:00. If you prefer outdoor workouts, a 3 km route through 100 hectares of nature awaits your daily run.
Here the sea boasts Caribbean hues, the sand is dazzling white, and the sunset glows with intense red shades. Just 20 minutes from Masseria Palombara, some of Puglia's most enchanting beaches await you: San Pietro in Bevagna, Punta Prosciutto, Torre Lapillo, and the dunes of Campomarino, as well as the Torre Colimena nature park, a biodiversity jewel, a protected area where you can swim and admire pink flamingos.
Reach these wonders by car, bike, or scooter. Choose between an equipped beach or live the authentic experience we Pugliese cherish. Borrow an umbrella and chairs from the masseria and discover your ideal free beach, just you, in peace, with no one around.
Just minutes from the Masseria is Manduria, Puglia's most important wine city, home to the robust red Primitivo wine with hints of red fruit. Every family here produces wine. You can visit large wine cooperatives or small family-run businesses, boutique cellars, and top-notch small producers.
At the Masseria, we produce Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our oil is used in all our dishes, and we create handmade soaps and use it for hydration and massages in our spa. We organize both wine and oil tastings on the premises.
Lecce, the "Florence of the South," is a marvel of beauty, with white stone sculpted by expert hands into facades, churches, columns, balconies, and windows.
The city center is a labyrinth of narrow streets and secret passages leading to Piazza Duomo, Basilica di Santa Croce, and Piazza Sant’Oronzo. Don't miss a stop at Caffè Alvino for the best 'rustico' and 'pasticciotto leccese', followed by a visit to Gelateria Natale for pistachio and chocolate ice cream.
Otranto is a crossroad of magic, history, legends, and art, just 90 minutes from the Masseria. The most enchanting way to discover it is aboard an Ape Taxi, which will guide you through the treasures of its historic center, from the imposing fortified castle and ancient walls to the cathedral, embellished with the renowned medieval Tree of Life mosaic.
At the city's gates awaits the bauxite quarry, a kaleidoscope of turquoise waters and reddish cliffs. Moreover, the Palascìa Lighthouse stands as a balcony over the sea, from where, on clear days, you can gaze out to the coasts of Greece and Albania.
Our guests always fall in love with our ceramic dishes. Just 20 minutes away, Grottaglie, known as the city of Ceramics, offers a district filled with shops and workshops. Here, local artisans craft vibrant ceramic pieces: tableware, pitchers, plates, and lamps that will capture your heart.
The real question is whether to buy them directly or to engage in creation by participating in one of the pottery courses offered by local artisans. It will be hard to leave Puglia without taking a piece with you, shipped directly to your home after your visit!
Taranto, known as the City of the Two Seas, is connected by an iron swing bridge. The city hides treasures like the Cathedral of San Cataldo and the Aragonese Castle, jewels of Renaissance military architecture. The MARTA Archaeological Museum houses over 20,000 artifacts from a millennium of history.
Conclude your visit with a boat excursion from Molo Sant'Eligio; you might spot dolphins that have been gracing the Gulf of Taranto for over 4000 years.
Just 50 minutes by car from Masseria Palombara, a fairytale landscape unfolds before your eyes. Green valleys and hills, red earth, and olive groves, but especially the 'trulli', the typical conical houses of the region.
The largest center is Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don't miss some of the most beautiful Italian villages: Locorotondo, Cisternino with its excellent meat 'al fornello', the elegant Martina Franca with its baroque buildings, and last but not least, Ostuni, the White City, with its sun-kissed whitewashed homes.
One of Italy's most beautiful places, Matera, is just a 90-minute drive from Masseria Palombara. This city of caves and stones is a UNESCO Heritage Site and was the European Capital of Culture.
Our excellent tour guide will help you explore its beauty, from its museums and rock churches to the Gravina valley and restaurants with their 'peperoni cruschi'-based recipes. You can leave at around 10 in the morning, after a hearty breakfast, and return to the Masseria at sunset.
