Villa Silvana in Puglia:
Puglia has a landscape that is dripping with history, from Roman times onwards, which is evident in its extraordinary array of architecture. The Normans endowed Puglia with splendidly ornate cathedrals and the baroque exuberance of some towns are testament to the Spanish legacy. But if there is one symbol of Puglia that stands, it is the imposing castles and mystical trulli that are all very close to Villa Silvana. There are an abundance of these delightful towns all within close proximity to Villa Silvana. They all have an authentic Italian feel with year-round street fiestas, weekly market days and charming old centres dating back hundreds of years
Apulia has forests of twisted pines, ancient olives and huge old carob trees, acres of vineyards, losing ground to cherry and peach orchards. Also, just a few kilometres away is the zoo-safari, Fasanolandia. This is the greatest animal park in Italy, where thousands of animals can be observed, kept free in a completely protected area.
Things to see and Do:
If you are a lover of long leisurely lunches and relaxing dinners, where the wine flows, the food just keeps coming and the bill is surprisingly cheap then you'll be glad to know that the restaurants, trattorias, osterias, pizzerias, bars and cafés in Puglia are not only incredibly reasonable, but well renowned for the freshness and taste of their fare. The food, its preparation and consumption, is the focal point of Italian life, so when you eat out in any establishment you will never feel like you've eaten merely to refuel but rather to experience a sensory delight. We can recommend some fantastic restaurants, some even within walking distance.
Whether you want the latest Gucci designs, antiques, or just a good rummage around a local market, there is something for everyone in Puglia.
Because of Villa Silvana's prime location, strutting your stuff in Passegiata with the locals or being seen to be seen is easy, as the apartments are near many of these small towns that come alive at night.
There are many markets in the surrounding villages that we can recommend: Fasano has an antique market 1st Sunday of every month. Ostuni has an antique market 2nd Sunday of every month. Martina Franca has an antique market 3rd Sunday of every month, and hosts the Itria valley festival in July-August which attracts music lovers from all over the world with its theatres and concerts. In the streets of Cisternino there is live music during August.
Of course the Trulli have always been an important tourist attraction for Puglia, their intrinsic beauty has captured the hearts and souls of many. Alberobello is only a short drive from the apartments, and there are over a thousand of these magical limestone dwellings, standing out against the bright blue sky.
Golf:
Puglia is the region in south of Italy with the most Golf courses.
Four18 holes golf courses and 1 9 hole in an 1 hour radius.
Two of these are within 10 minutes of Villa Silvana
The “San Domenico” (10 mins) Golf course lies near the small fisherman village of Savelletri, with its southern boundary as close to the sea as the road and rocky coastline will allow. To the north are the olive groves and agricultural fields the site was once part of. The formerly flat and featureless land is now a challenging 18 hole golf course which offers an unforgettable experience for visitors and superb view of the Adriatic Sea from every tee, green and fairway.
The “Torre Coccaro” (10 mins) Golf course has its own 9 holes Golf, in an incredible setting with huge olive groves overlooking the sea with sand and pitching green, putting green and driving range.
The “Acaya” Golf course is near the fortified town of Acaya, about 10 kilometres from Lecce.
It covers an area of 120 hectares and is surrounded by a thick wood of holly-oaks, by vast olive-groves and rare spontaneous flora, which give to the area a typical Mediterranean aspect.
The golf course with 18 championship holes is situated in this area of extraordinary beauty. The holes are placed in the strips of land not occupied by the maquis bushes, the typical Mediterranean vegetation surrounding it.
Also the Riva Dei Tessali and Barialto golf both offer challenging 18 hole courses, for more info please visit villasilvana.net
Other Activities:
Scuba Diving , golf, snorkeling and Dancing
