Casa PORTATERRA antica dimora

Casa Portaterra, an ancient dwelling with star vaults, is located in Scorrano, in the heart of Salento; the house is in an ideal position to reach the most beautiful beaches and rocky coasts of the area and the marvelous Lecce. Spacious living area with sofas and comfortable kitchen with fireplace, 2 large double bedrooms, a sofa bed, two bathrooms, large terrace for dining al fresco. Availability of a cradle and stroller for the little ones. TV and air conditioning, bar 20 meters. WI-FI continuous throughout the accommodation. We are in Scorrano, the Capital of Illuminations; the house is located on the ground floor and has an independent entrance. The apartment (about 140 square meters plus outdoor spaces) consists of: - a spacious air-conditioned living room (formerly used as a grocery- "grocery"), which can be accessed from the entrance (with table, six chairs, two sofas, TV and   two sides of the room the ancient shelves); - a very comfortable and functional kitchen area with fireplace, stove and oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, sink, equipped with everything needed for cooking; - a double bedroom with a chest of drawers, two bedside tables, a coffee table, two armchairs, air conditioning and a convenient compartment for storing luggage; - A second double bedroom with chest of drawers, wardrobe, bedside tables, a sofa, two armchairs, large alcove with 2 single beds, air conditioning; - two bathrooms with toilet, shower box, cabinet, sink with mirror, laundry basket, hairdryer, etc .; - a large terrace with barbecue, where you can relax and enjoy the cool evening overlooking the quaint little square. You will also have the provision of bed linen and towels, the necessary for the kitchen, for the bathroom, etc. Other services: central heating, washing machine, iron, drying rack Free parking in the square in front of the house We can accommodate up to eight people thanks to a sofa bed in the living room. Many of the furniture listed above are antique and valuable; we kindly ask you to pay the utmost attention to using them, as they were yours. Possibility to rent bicycles (No. 4) for a fee. After the booking will be provided all the information necessary to achieve the apartment, as well as all the details on the services offered. At the time of check-in you will receive the house keys so that you have maximum freedom of movement and autonomy. Please note that smoking is not permitted inside the apartment and pets are not allowed. The house (which takes its name from the ancient Medieval Gate nearby) is located in the characteristic and quiet little square, the heart of the historic center of Scorrano. A few meters away you will find a typical bar, a renowned wine cellar and all commercial services (municipal offices, bank, ATM, post office, newsagent, pharmacy, fruit and vegetable market, supermarkets, tobacco shops, pizzerias and restaurants); emergency room, hospital and Carabinieri station, a few hundred meters away. About 1 km away is the "Parco Favorita" with games for children, a skatepark and an artificial wall for those wishing to try their hand at climbing. For fans of jogging, running and for those who love walking or cycling we signal the possibility of following a route very popular with the inhabitants. Ours is a town of about seven thousand inhabitants where every year, in the days before and after July 6, the celebrations are held in honor of Santa Domenica. Famous are the illuminations that involve and decorate the entire country and the fireworks and pyromusical fires. In the first days of August there is the "Festival of Fireworks of Pyromusical Fireworks", with shows at 21.30 and at 24.00. In the same days, among the streets of the medieval village, will be set up food and wine stands where you can taste our typical products including "lu frizzulu", a typical local bread. The narrow streets of the historic center will also be the scene of "Lumi in Aria in the Old Village", a spectacle of candles that, together with good music, will give life to a suggestive atmosphere. Scorrano is located in the center of Salento and is ideally located for those who want to reach the most important destinations of Salento. In fact, from here you can move in all four directions: - to the East: Litoranea Adriatica, Otranto, Laghi Alimini, Baia dei Turchi, Baia delle Orte, Punta Palascìa (the most eastern point of Italy), Torre dell'Orso, Porto Badisco, Santa Cesarea Terme, Castro, etc .; - to the west: Ionian Sea, Gallipoli, Baia Verde, Punta Pizzo, Punta della Suina, Pescoluse, etc .; - towards the south: Santa Maria di Leuca, Tricase, Ciolo, Andrano, etc .; - to the north: Lecce, Porto Cesareo, Punta Prosciutto, San Cataldo, etc. The nearest railway stations are Maglie and Muro Leccese (2 km), which are convenient for getting around the Salento peninsula. In the summer months "Salento In Bus" is also activated, a bus service that covers the whole of Salento thanks to the different lines present and designed to facilitate the movement of citizens and tourists. For the national routes you need to reach the central station of Lecce which is about 30 km and is well connected by trains and buses. On the other hand, about 70 km separate Scorrano from Brindisi's Brindisi Airport. It is possible to take advantage of a paid shuttle service that runs along the Lecce City Terminal - Airport and vice versa. An important event nearby is the unmissable Notte della Taranta, held during the month of August, both in the form of the Itinerant Festival that touches all the centers of the Grecìa Salentina, and in the form of the Final Concertone of Melpignano (reachable in less than 10 minutes). Particularly felt by the inhabitants of Terra d'Otranto is also the celebration of the Holy Martyrs of Otranto (15 Km), with the expected fireworks display organized in the sea (August 14) and visible from all points of the city that overlook the Adriatic . Every year, on the first Sunday of September, always in the small town of Ortigia, the spectacular sea procession is held in honor of the Madonna dell'Altomare. This cult, like that of the Martyrs, is also linked to the Turkish invasion of 1480. In the first days of August, in the nearby center of Maglie, there is the "Mercatino del Gusto", where you can taste many products of our area, from wine to craft beer, from chocolate to traditional desserts, but also meat, dairy products, oil, coffee, etc. Lovers of Pizzica can not miss the appointment of the Night of San Rocco in Torrepaduli (about 15 Km). The festivities are held around the middle of August with lights, songs, dances and the magic of the traditional and ancient Dance of Honor and Knives. The list is long, so we will provide a vademecum with all the most important events (festivals, fairs, patron celebrations, concerts, monuments, places of interest, etc.) so that you are always up to date on events in the area and can choose which of your tastes to satisfy.