Where we are
In the heart of the village, 10 minutes from the sea
Palazzo Circolone stands in Piazza Umberto I in Poggiardo, a village in the province of Lecce among dry stone walls and centuries-old olive trees of lower Salento. The Adriatic coast with its beaches is about 7 kilometres away, a 10-minute drive, and all around you will also find hamlets, caves and cities of art to discover.
Cycling · Excursions
The surroundings to discover
Hamlets, seas and baroque cities a short distance from the Palace. By bike or by car, we will show you the way.
a short walk
The village of Poggiardo
Piazza Umberto I, ancient churches and village shops: the old town is explored on foot, straight from the Palace’s front door.
7 km · 10 min by car
Castro Marina
Rocky bays and turquoise coves on the Adriatic coast, with the village overlooking the sea and the Zinzulusa Caves.
in the surroundings
Trulli and pajare
The dry-stone buildings of the Salento countryside, a UNESCO heritage, among mills and trulli hidden between the olive trees.
39 km · 40 min by car
Lecce
The Lecce baroque of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and the papier-mâché workshops.
And more: Otranto, the easternmost city in Italy (16 km, 25 min by car), Santa Maria di Leuca with the southernmost lighthouse (32 km, 45 min) and Gallipoli with the Ionian coast (39 km, 50 min). At the reception you will find maps and tips for every excursion.