Sorelle in Salento, which I have written about recently here and here will be a not for profit association to help and support women thinking of buying in or moving to Puglia or who have just moved. It will also … Continue reading
I am starting the New Year feeling excited and positive! At least alternate days of blue skies and golden sunshine help – something I really appreciate about living in Puglia. Our Galatina project, Palazzetto Toma, is coming on well and … Continue reading
The number of non Italian visitors to Puglia increases year on year and Puglia comes high on the search list on property portals.
There are endless reasons to visit, revisit and then buy in Puglia:
Beautiful towns, each with their own character and spectacular architecture, from Romanesque churches to Baroque cathedrals or grand Palazzos
Endless beaches with crystalline water and unspoiled countryside with olives, almonds, figs and, in the spring, carpets of wild flowers.
Exceptional olive oil, wine, fish and fresh produce and delicious local dishes which can be sampled in friendly, family run, trattorias and some exceptional fine dining restaurants
See also: My Puglia
I have always loved Galatina which is larger and, originally, grander than Nardò, where I live. The grandeur may be now somewhat faded but this adds to the romanticism of the Centro Storico where the sheer density of beautiful buildings, … Continue reading
It seems incredible that it is a year since my last post, but I have been very busy finishing off one property in Nardò and restoring another in Monopoli as well as developing a new project in Galatina and keeping … Continue reading
You may be more likely to snap up a bargain in the winter months but, with the arrival of spring, now is a more appealing time for a visit to Puglia and still a good time to look. I have been trawling through estate agents, looking for interesting properties ready for my property finding trips later this month and during March. These usually last 3-4 days and are a combination of informal seminars about the buying and restoration process, exploring the local area and also viewing properties. There are still places on the March 7th– 10th and 21st – 24th trips – email personalpuglia@gmail.com for details. As always we can offer a full project management service on any of the properties below which need restoration. Continue reading
Kathryn, Fred and their daughter Kitty (one of four children) came on one of my Puglia property trips last February. We had spoken a couple of times and exchanged countless emails and two things were immediately clear to me; firstly … Continue reading
Today I realised that I have now been in Puglia for 15 years, give or take a day or two. I moved here very fast, and on a complete impulse; I am still a thousand percent sure it was the … Continue reading
I haven’t written for ages as I have had my hands absolutely full running the fabulous Palazzo Cairney, as well as restoring a charming property in Nardò for a family to use as a holiday home. I have decided to … Continue reading
I first saw cardoons at the fantastic sunday veg market in Sant’Isidoro, a seaside fraction of Nardò, where I currently live. An entire stall was devoted to them and when I asked the stall holder what they were he said … Continue reading