A Salento for every moment.

In Guagnano, Feudi di Guagnano winery offers “La Vendemmia del Negroamaro”: grape picking, a return to the cellar, an introduction to winemaking and a tasting with a traditional Salento snack. The activity lasts around two hours during the harvest, which the winery places in September. Confirm dates, availability and minimum group size directly; travel is by your own car.

In Martignano, a walk through the village and its underground olive mill ends with an introduction to extra virgin olive oil tasting. Ionian Travel’s experience lasts around an hour and a half, with a minimum of two participants. Ask the organiser to confirm the location, availability and current programme before travelling.

The Fiera di San Vito in Ortelle and “Lu Porcu Meu” in Muro Leccese are ideas for an October weekend of tradition and local cooking. Always check the programme for the current edition.

Combine a walk in Santa Cesarea with a wellness experience. Thermal treatments, pools and other treatments have separate schedules: check the particular service directly before travelling.

After the grape harvest, Feudi di Guagnano also offers visits and tastings: a chance to discover local wines and their history. Choose a tour on the winery’s website and agree the date, time and conditions directly.

Tricase’s live nativity scene takes place on Monte Orco hill, with scenes of the Nativity and traditional crafts. Combine this stop in southern Salento with a walk in Tricase’s town centre. Check the edition taking place during your stay for opening days, access and services.

The lanes and courtyards of Specchia’s historic centre provide the setting for its live nativity scene. It is an idea for an evening of tradition and Christmas atmosphere; the route and dates depend on the annual programme.

The live nativity scene at Kalòs in Caprarica di Lecce is another Salento experience documented in previous editions. Before travelling, check whether a new edition is taking place, admission details and the activities planned for families.

Sand nativity scenes and light installations have featured in Scorrano’s past festive seasons. Close to Poggiardo, the town and its historic lanes are worth watching for Christmas displays. Check the annual programme, venues and admission arrangements.

“Christmas per le vie del borgo” has decorated Supersano’s centre with festive displays. Consider it for a village walk among lights and seasonal details, after checking whether the initiative will return during your dates.

Lecce’s old town, the Mostra dei Pupi and festive decorations offer ideas for a Christmas afternoon. In previous editions, the Villa Comunale has also hosted a Santa’s Village with family activities. Nearby Maglie is another option for a stroll among squares, shops and decorations. Check municipal calendars for lighting dates, exhibitions and events before choosing your day.

In Gallipoli, Raffo Parco Gondar has hosted “Il Parco d’Inverno”, a Christmas village with Santa and elf settings, light installations, markets and shows. It is an idea for a family day out: confirm whether a new edition is taking place, its programme and any ticket requirements.

Santa’s Village in San Cataldo, Lecce’s seaside district, has featured in past festive programmes promoted by the municipal InfoPoint. Combine it with Lecce and the winter coast, after checking confirmation of the new edition, the venue and access arrangements.

Traditional nativity figures meet the atmosphere of the Chiostro dei Teatini. The Fiera di Santa Lucia is an opportunity to discover Lecce’s Christmas crafts in papier-mâché and terracotta and choose a little souvenir of Salento. Check the venue, dates and opening hours of the scheduled edition.

Christmas close to Casa Maia: “Vicoli Incantati” brings festive displays and family activities to Poggiardo’s historic centre. Previous editions have included Santa’s Room and the World of Elves. Check the annual programme before planning your evening.

A route through lanes, lights and decorations created with the local community: “InCanto di Natale” offers a way to discover Ruffano’s festive atmosphere. Events, entertainment and access depend on the new edition’s calendar.

“Parabilia” celebrates Christmas in Parabita with displays, activities and gatherings that also welcome children. Combine this Salento stop with a walk through the old town; consult the municipal programme for confirmed locations and activities.

Ugento’s historic centre has hosted “Uxentum – Le Vie del Natale”, promoted by Arcoíris APS with local involvement. Lights, crafts and festive activities turn the village into a family route when the event takes place. Confirm the new edition and any activities requiring reservations.

Spend a day among squares, workshops and Baroque stone. If the weather changes, choose a museum or cultural site and check its opening hours.

The Cathedral mosaic, winding lanes and a seafront walk. Plan visits and routes around opening times and the weather.

In Giuggianello, Martina offers a three-hour Cesarine experience making handmade orecchiette and tiramisù, preceded by an aperitif of local produce. Her tavern with a fireplace provides a cosy setting for an afternoon of Salento cooking. Book directly and confirm dates, dietary requirements and permitted ages.

Terme di Santa Cesarea also offers wellness massages, including anti-stress and hot stone treatments. Ask the centre which treatments are available for your dates: book directly, as the timetable may differ from pool or thermal-treatment schedules.

Yogalab, the Padma Yoga A.S.D. studio in central Lecce, offers single lessons and packages. Access requires valid association membership: check the timetable, registration and a class suited to your level before planning your visit.

I Tamburellisti di Otranto offers pizzica dance, singing and tambourine workshops that can be arranged as a single session, including at an agreed venue. The published format lasts 60–90 minutes and requires at least ten participants. Agree the location, price, winter availability and included instruments directly; this is not a scheduled individual lesson.

In central Lecce, a practical workshop introduces the local papier-mâché tradition: paper, glue and craft tools become a small reminder of your trip. Combine this creative break with artisan workshops and Baroque squares. Contact InfoLecce to agree the date, duration, participants and winter availability.

Consider a walk towards Punta Palascìa or along the Adriatic coast, choosing a route suited to the weather, your ability and any children in your group.

Courtyards, lanes, pale stone and a stop at a trattoria. From Vaste, devote each day to a different place without filling every hour.

Santa Cesarea is a scenic stop to combine with relaxation. For pools, thermal facilities or treatments, check the specific schedule of your chosen service.

Salentobici.bike offers mountain-bike and e-bike hire and guided routes. Agree the itinerary, difficulty, starting point and any bicycle delivery with the operator. For an independent walk or run, choose a route suited to your fitness and the day’s conditions.

The Otranto branch of Lega Navale Italiana runs sailing-school activities. Contact it for courses, permitted ages, required experience, dates and membership conditions. Confirm arrangements for your stay; activities remain subject to the weather.

A countryside walk and a workshop introduce basic weaving techniques using wetland rushes, the fibre of traditional Salento baskets. Ionian Travel offers this roughly two-hour experience on request. Before booking, ask for the exact location, host artisan, minimum group size and bad-weather arrangements.

With Vittoria on Cesarine, make pasta dough and learn to shape orecchiette, then enjoy them with a light evening meal of seasonal produce among the olive trees. The experience lasts around three and a half hours. Check dates, dietary requirements and an indoor alternative in case of bad weather.

Discover Castro and Santa Cesarea, alternating coves with scenic walks. Ask us for ideas based on the wind and the type of sea access you prefer.

From Castro harbour, Noleggio Fortunato offers a sunset boat trip with an aperitif along the coast towards Porto Miggiano, returning to the same harbour. The listed experience lasts around two hours and requires booking: check seasonal availability, times and sea and weather conditions with the operator.

After the sea, enjoy your independent space and an evening in the villages. We will help you find your way among local places and events.