We decided to go back to the Baia dei Turchi, but before we tried the famous pasticciotti, a type of filled pastry, traditionally filled with either ricotta cheese or egg custard. In some Italian-American communities they are called pusties. The best pasticceria in town is called Dentoni, with its beautiful terrace facing Torre dell’Orso beach front. For our last dinner we […]
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Day five: Galatina
Another day at the beach passed, but tonight we have plans and we have to get ready: it is June 28 and it is SS. Peter and Paul’s celebration. In Galatina there is a processions with the statue of both Saints and music, street food, and of course Taranta or Pizzica dance. Pizzica or Taranta is a traditional […]
Day four: Baia dei Turchi and Casaccia
This is such an amazing beach I could not believe it. Driving south for just abut 20 minutes from Torre dell’Orso you’ll find a small sign with BAIA DEI TURCHI on it, turn left, park in the wood (pineta) and discover this paradise. We had a blast. Just about time for showering and we are […]
Day three: more beach and Otranto by night
It looks like can’t get enough beach, and Luca is behaving like an angel, eating, sleeping, laughing, perfect kid. As we promised, let’s play with water! We come back a little early from the beach because tonight we go to Otranto, and what a great choice, the place is really awesome. Me and Luca are […]
Day two: relaxing day at the beach and dinner in town
The beach is so incredible that we wake up and go right away, with Luca we have a very health schedule, beach from 9-11.30, lunch at home, siesta until 4.30 and beach again until 7.30, the best sun! It is official Luca loves the beach! Yes sir! with papa’ chasing onde (waves) with mamma At […]
Day one: road trip and refreshing first bath at Torre dell’Orso beach
Summer 2017 we go south, but this time we picked Puglia, where I’ve been last time in 1997….In February Daniele just sent me a text with “Torre dell’Orso”, and I instantly fell in love. Our road trip started on Saturday June 24th and we decided for the Adriatic route It took us 8 hours, Luca […]
