If we wanted to borrow the expression of a local Salento movement that stated “Salento is not Puglia” we could say: “Ozza is not a capasone!“. Ozza is the Salento name of the capasone (in Italian giara), a container used […]
Ruffano’s Christmas decorations transform this picturesque town in Salento into an enchanting fairy-tale setting during the holiday season. The cobbled streets and ancient squares are dressed in sparkling lights, transmitting a magical atmosphere that envelops the entire community in a […]
The Living Nativity of Specchia is a unique and engaging experience that takes visitors back in time, immersing them in the magical and evocative atmosphere of the Nativity. This picturesque village in Salento, already an architectural jewel in itself, comes […]
The rush is a natural fiber typical of Salento which, in the past, was hand-woven by women to produce commonly used objects (panari, shopping bags, fiscelle) which today have become fashionable, exclusive and extremely rare items. The process involved several […]
