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In Southern Italy there exists a way of traveling that has nothing to do with anonymous hotels, impersonal corridors and identical chains. A more authentic, slower, more human way. It's called scattered hotel, and Borgoterra is one of its most evocative examples. Here you don't simply enter an accommodation facility: you enter a living village. In the heart of Martano's historic center, among light stone alleys and silent courtyards, ancient granaries, monasteries, artisan workshops and private dwellings from the 16th-18th centuries have been restored with respect and sensitivity, keeping their original soul intact. The result is something rare to find today: a stay that becomes a cultural, emotional and sensory experience.
Martano is located in the heart of Grecìa Salentina, a unique land in Salento where griko still survives, an ancient language of Greek origin handed down for centuries. A detail that completely changes the way of experiencing this territory: here Salento is not just sea, but memory, identity, traditions and authenticity. The eleven dwellings of Borgoterra, Angolo, Capasa, Castelluzzo, Monaca, Protopapa, Scianni, Signorina Ada, Stalla, Steu, Vico and Casa Del Greco, are all different from each other. Each space holds a story, an atmosphere, a fragment of the past. Star vaults, Lecce stone, historic furnishings, artisan details and original materials create warm and unique environments, far from the standardized aesthetics of modern hotels.
Here there are no "identical" rooms. There are places with character. But Borgoterra is not just hospitality. It's immersion in the territory. Guests can participate in local wine tastings, Salento cooking courses, pizzica lessons, the folk dance symbol of Salento, excursions among centuries-old olive trees, guided tours in historic villages and even stone sculpture workshops on Lecce stone. For those seeking relaxation, agreements with beaches and thermal centers are available, as well as bike rentals to explore the Puglian countryside with slow and authentic rhythms. Another aspect that makes Borgoterra special is the concrete attention to accessibility: some dwellings are equipped for guests with disabilities, a rare value in a historic context of this type. Reaching it is simple.
The offer goes well beyond simple accommodation. The facility offers guided tours of the territory, local wine tastings, Salento cooking courses, pizzica lessons, the traditional dance of Salento, and even sculpture courses on Lecce stone. Those who prefer relaxation can take advantage of agreements with beach establishments and thermal baths in the area, or rent bikes to travel the paths of the Puglian countryside. For those traveling for work or organizing events, meeting rooms and spaces for ceremonies are available.
Among the characteristics that distinguish Borgoterra in the Italian hospitality landscape is also the attention to accessibility: the facility has rooms equipped for people with disabilities, a detail far from obvious in a historic village with its architectural constraints.
The most convenient airport is Brindisi (BDS), about 35 km from Martano. From Zurich, seasonal direct flights are available with easyJet, or with a stopover via Milan or Rome. Alternatively, Bari airport (BRI) is about 1h 45 min drive away.
From Lecce, reachable by train from Milan or Rome with a change, Martano is about 25 km away. You can continue with STP Lecce regional buses (Lecce–Martano line, about 40 minutes) or by rental car. There is no railway station in Martano.
The car remains the most practical means to explore Salento. Rental is available directly at Brindisi airport. Borgoterra has a private parking agreement nearby at a cost of 10€ per day.
For those from Switzerland planning a trip to Southern Italy, Borgoterra represents an offer outside the most beaten circuits, capable of offering direct contact with the culture, flavors and slow rhythms of one of the most authentic Italian regions. Salento is not only beaches and crystal clear sea, and it is precisely here that a hotel like this helps to understand it.
Borgoterra Antiche Dimore
Via Chiesa, 7
73025 Martano (LE), Puglia
Tel. +39 0836 57180
1info@borgoterra.com
www.borgoterra.com
