This Honey-colored Italian Town Has Cobblestone Streets, an Under-the-radar Wine Scene, and Stunning Beaches Close By

The intimate, 9-room property maintains many of its original structures charm.

Over-the-top elements of this architectural style include balconies carved with peering gargoyles and gremlins on gilded buildings.

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An under-the-radar gem of this region is its wine scene.

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(At the latter, you should order the subtly sweet Pugliese burrata paired with sundried tomatoes.)

(I recommend tryingrustico lecceseatLangolino di via Matteotti,pasticciottoat Bar Alvino, andpuccia lecceseatPasticceria Natale.)

For hands-on experience withcucina poveraand other Leccese specialties, consider taking a cooking class atThe Awaiting Table.

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Lecce is less than an hour away from some of the regions most beautiful beaches.

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