Surroundings

The Adriatic sea is just 12 Km away from the Masseria Tenuta Deserto. The coastline here is a combination of beaches and accessible rocks. Some of the beaches are well equipped with facilities and restaurants. There are also unspoiled beaches within 15 to 20 km of the Masseria.

The town is among the most curious of Italy.
Walking through the white "trulli", in districts of Monti and Asia Piccola, discover the "Sovereign Trullo", 15 m high.

Old Town and the Roman column, the end of the Via Appia.

Discovered in 1938, represent the most important and fascinating cave complex in Italy. At 65 Km.

With the beautiful cave of Zinzulusa.

The Palazzo Ducale, the St. Gioacchino and St. Domenico's Churches. At 15 Km.

Byzantine frescoes of the eleventh century. On the way to Brindisi, Contrada Jannuzzo. At 15 Km.

The Palazzo Ducale and the Castle. At 20 Km.

The castle, the church of S. Agata, the Hellenic Museum and the Messapica necropolis. At 90 Km.

Shops of potters and ceramists. At 35 Km.

One of the most unique landscapes of Apulia, also called the Trulli Valley.

The Basilica of Santa Croce (XVI sec.) with its facade of the baroque landmark that characterizes the city. Duomo Square: the Campanile, the cathedral, the seminary, the Bishop's Palace. From the top of the tower you can enjoy a complete overview of Lecce. Also: the Teatro Romano (II sec.), The church of S. Nicolò And St. Cataldo, the castle of Charles V. At 60 Km.

Dominates the Itria Valley. The town, built as circular, is characterized by the curious sharp sloping roofs. Church of St. Giorgio. At 40 Km.

Beautiful Baroque buildings: the majestic Palazzo Ducale (1669), the Collegiate Church of St. Martino (XVIII sec.), The Palace of the Court with the Clock Tower. In August, the Music Festival of symphonic concerts and opera. At 30 Km.

The Swabian Castle of Frederick II. The cathedral, the Tower Carnara. In August: the historical parade, the Palio, a medieval tournament of the districts. At 20 Km.

The so called "White Queen of the olive trees." In the Liberty Square the "Guglia of Sant'Oronzo" patron of Ostuni, The Town Hall and the church of S. Francis of Assisi. Do not miss a walk in the old town, dominated by the magnificent Romanesque cathedral (1435). At 14 Km.

The Cathedral (XI century). Basilica plan with three naves. Inside the Chapel of Martyrs. The Aragonese Castle (XV sec.). At 100 Km.

Extreme point in the Salento peninsula. At 130 Km.

Medieval castle with historical archive. At 4 Km.

Fasanolandia and Safari Park. At 30 Km.