The ecotourist's home.

The Ecotourist's House is an ancient agricultural shelter recovered in bio-architecture. It is a small, off-grid, energy self-sufficient island house, isolated in the Salento countryside. It is located in the Public Olive Grove of the Paduli Park, a symbolic place and open-air museum. It is part of a living cultural project. If you want to slow down and experience a place full of meaning and different from conventional tourism, this is the right place for you. The space La Casa dell'Ecoturista offers a unique and unusual experience, far from conventional tourism. It is not just a vacation home, but a place to live with awareness. The house is an ancient agricultural shelter offgrid recovered in an eco-sustainable way, isolated in the center of the Salento countryside. It works like a real self-sufficient "island": energy produced by the sun with a storage system, water from a cistern, and phytodepuration of wastewater. Comfort is essential but well cared for and in harmony with natural rhythms. Guests are required to use water and electricity carefully and to recycle properly. The Ecotourist House is located within the Public Olive Grove of the Multifunctional Agricultural Park of the Paduli, a small field in the open countryside, 2.5 km from the village of San Cassiano. It is a space for public use, the heart of the Santi Paduli project that revolves around responsible tourism, social agriculture and landscape regeneration. Over time, the olive grove has been transformed into an open-air museum, thanks to Land Art interventions, events, workshops and the construction of "artist's nests", biodegradable shelters made from recycled agricultural materials. Staying here means becoming part, even for a few days, of a collective and symbolic project, made up of nature, slowness and respect. Guest access The Public Olive Grove is located in the open countryside, in an isolated setting about 2.5 km from the village of San Cassiano. The last stretch of access is a country lane: for this reason, it may not be easy to reach it with large cars. Guests stay in a lively and shared place: the house is for exclusive use, but the surrounding area is a public space. During the day, it is therefore possible to meet passers-by, hikers, or attend small activities of the association, such as cultural events or walks. Other things to note The house is equipped with: - crockery and linen, - a set of biodegradable soaps (there is a phytodepuration system in the house), - a hairdryer, - a fan and a small fridge. - In addition, there are two small portable tables and deck chairs to be used outside. In the outdoor space, between the trees and the "artist's nests" there is also a large table with a pergola available for guests or passers-by. PLEASE NOTE! Our accommodation is immersed in nature, surrounded by flowers, trees and plants. Precisely for this reason, you may encounter animals such as lizards, geckos or insects. They are all harmless, and before each check-in we carefully check the accommodation to make sure there are no insects inside. However, if you do not feel comfortable in such a natural setting, we recommend that you carefully consider whether our facility is suitable for your needs. We remind you that there are no refunds in case of accidental entry of insects or small animals, as it is a house surrounded by nature. Finally, we inform you that there are also cats in the olive grove that we take care of. If you are allergic to cats or do not like their presence, we recommend that you carefully consider whether our facility is suitable for your needs. National Identification Code (CIN): IT075095B400048121 Regional Identification Code (CIR): 075095B400048121 Historical Structure Identification Code (CIS): LE07509591000012906 Registration Details IT075095B400048121