Get a real feel for Puglia during your villa vacation, book an Artisan Market Tour and discover the real Puglia. You will experience the authentic local artistic traditions through: visits to local artists and craftsmen in their studios; or visits to the artisans and craftsmen workshops; private visits to the famous stylists workshops.
Passed down from generation to generation, antique arts are practised by artisans and sculptors. Lecce has a long tradition of Papier-maché, known as cartapesta, the first examples dating back to the 17th century. The Salento area and Grottaglie city are renowned for ceramic handicrafts. Evidence of the greatest splendour of the Leccese stone work is carved into the churches and palaces of Lecce. Contemporary artists make amazing modern furniture using the Leccese stone: beautiful lamps, statues, tables and libraries.
Puglia is renowned for lace and embroidery works, frequently utilized to decorate trousseaus and wedding dresses. Puglia has a tradition of fashion designers and stylists, today famous all over the world, who use the finest textiles to manufacture haute couture clothes. Also not to be missed is the Pizzica (or Taranta): a traditional dance with the use of a tambourine music.
To avoid disappointment we recommend that you book your Artisan and Market Tour in advance of your holiday in one of our villas here in Puglia. Just contact us and we will make enquires and the booking for you.
Other activities available include :
- Cookery Classes
- Italian Language Classes
- Kite Surfing
- Nature Reserve Walks
- Olive Oil Tours / Olive Harvest
- Photography Workshops - out and about
- Play Golf in Puglia
- Puglia Bicycle Trekking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Wind Surfing
- Wine Tasting/Tours
