Palazzo Vaglio Relais  

In Nardò's baroque Centro Storico, a few steps from the cathedral and the town's historic heart. Palazzo Vaglio Relais is a romantic relais bed & breakfast with a terrace that looks toward the Duomo domes. Walk to the Welcome Center and Nardo Garden in under 10 minutes, and reach Porto Selvaggio and nearby beaches in roughly 5–7 km; Gallipoli is about a 15-minute drive. Pet-friendly.

Housed in a late‑19th‑century bourgeois palace, rooms and suites show off 5‑meter high ceilings, Salento’s star and pavilion vaults, and a central skylight (lucernario) that lights the purple grit stairs. Expect air‑conditioned rooms with flat‑screen TVs, minibars, rainfall showers and bidets, blackout drapes and daily housekeeping. The palazzo displays a rotating collection of local paintings and leans on green design—solar, regenerated water and local materials—so the stay feels both historic and modern.

Take in terrace views or warm up by the lobby fireplace. Complimentary wireless internet spans the property. Onsite extras include a hair salon, massage room and solarium, plus luggage storage and laundry. A beach shuttle and roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge, and there’s a free parking zone for drivers.

Conference, meeting and presentation facilities are available, making this a handy choice for small business gatherings. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and luggage services support work-and-stay needs.

Buffet breakfast is served daily (for a fee). Sip a glass of local Primitivo up on the terrace while watching the church domes—simple, local flavors to start the day.