We have taken longer to post this than anticipated having stayed at Agri Hotel in June, but we wanted to share our pleasure in having stayed here, with anyone interested in visiting this area of Puglia.
The hotel is new, this is their 3rd year. The owners Tracy and Luigi are very personable and friendly. With Tracy being English it adds to the convenience and charm for us international tourists. Breakfast is served by the pool and there is plenty of it. If you don’t want to go out to eat in the evening Luigi, the owner will cook you a four-course dinner and you can dine by the pool looking over the countryside and watch the beautiful sunset.
This is a beautiful hotel, set in the countryside about a mile from the sea and ideal if you want a quiet peaceful location, you haven’t got that sea view, but it is visible in the distance and the countryside around makes up for it. The hotel has only 20 rooms, which to us was exactly the sort of place we wanted to stay, in a quiet location off the main roads. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and very clean. The swimming pool is lovely and very big.
Avoid the local nearest beach, as it is the destination of a nearby “all inclusive” camp over the road, who’s residence flood the beach here. There are a plethora of beaches along the coast to choose from, you only have to find them and the mix of private and public is plentiful, with smaller operations than we have been used to in the north of Italy, which for us is very welcome as we prefer less people. We hadn’t been to this part of Italy before and we were pleasantly surprised to find there were so many gorgeous sandy beaches, which gently shelve into the clear blue sea.
There are lots of restaurants and trattoria in various places within easy reach of the hotel, with a car of course. The town of Porto Cesareo is 15 minutes away and offers a variety of establishments to eat and drink.
Luigi and Tracy his wife, are always on hand to accommodate all your needs, nothing is too much trouble. They are delightful hosts and really add the personal touch and they will provide you with information on where to go; the beautiful beaches, towns, restaurants and other locations. All in all a quite perfect relaxing holiday.
Phil & Jane. Hertfordshire, England.