Villa Starace is located just three kilometers from the beaches of Gallipoli, in a green oasis nestled in the typical Salento countryside. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of an enchanting setting, staying in refined, cozy and modular apartments according to their needs. The delightful garden guarantees moments and spaces of tranquility for a relaxing vacation. The space The villa, witnessed by a great past, originally belonged to the Vetromile family of Gallipoli, from whom it passed to the Starace in 1880 following a wedding between members of the two families. Achille Starace, famous fascist hierarch, right-hand man by Benito Mussolini, made it a unique botanical park with plants from the military countryside in Africa. The structure of the villa is C, as the long two-story central body has been flanked over time, two side wings on one floor, which also act as terraces. An accurate restoration by the owners has preserved all the characteristic and refined original architectural elements, combining the elegance of the structure with all the comforts and tools of modern hospitality. Guest access Guests have access to a large citrus grove equipped with a patio, shared with guests staying in the other apartments. Other things to note Our guests can use free of charge with bicycles to be requested at check-in, subject to availability, upon issuance of a deposit of 30 euros that the end of the stay will be returned. Upon request, subject to availability, a portable barbecue can be temporarily made available upon request.