The fashion designer's house
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
A homage to the noble traditions of Puglian country living, Casina Elia oozes charm, comfort and understated elegance in equal measure. Fragrant herb-planted gardens greet guests, hinting at the sensory pleasures to come, while the seductive pool encourages repose and relaxation. The intention of the owner, a prominent Italian fashion designer, was to create a stylish retreat imbued with the spirit of her beloved Puglia: the result is a perfect success!
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Keyholder highlights
- Country-chic interiors
- Easy layout
- Extensive gardens and pool
Gallery
A shot of the lovely pool with the house in the background.
Arriving at Casina Elia.
Pristine lawns surrounding the pool. Please note that some of the olive trees have been removed since this photo was taken.
Welcome to Casina Elia!
The living area accesses an outdoor living area.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Casina Elia is very special and we adored our time here. We would love to return one day. It's spectacularly beautiful and it felt very loved - a real family home. We felt very relaxed in a beautiful setting.
Christy Kerr September 2025
Our stay at Casina Elia was above expectations, memorable, to be repeated. The style and ambiance of the villa were extremely special, very homely but unique. Yes, it was very special, and we would love to come back.
JK August 2025
Casina Elia was absolute perfection! From the expansive grounds to the design details to the comfy feel - it was exactly what we were looking for in a vacation getaway. I'm so happy I stumbled upon The Thinking Traveller to help plan my Puglia getaway - the amount of quality locations and options was simply unmatched elsewhere. Would we return to Casina Elia? Absolutely yes, and I would highly recommend to any small group of people who are looking for the ideal getaway time. This is such a special location!
Dan Arellano October 2024
Thank you! Everything was wonderful at Casina Elia.
MO June 2024
We had an unforgettable stay at Casina Elia and felt very special.
CB May 2024
Casina Elia is very comfortable and in a peaceful setting. What stood out were the outside spaces and the pool as well as the open gardens. It's a wonderful location, close to many beaches, villages and great restaurants.
Verified guest, September 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Casina Elia is just 3 km from the charming towns of Alezio and Parabita and 7km from Gallipoli and the coast. Alezio has some superb baroque buildings, high-quality shops and cafes, a market, restaurants and a relaxed, authentic feel. Gallipoli is a true jewel of a town, set on a fortified island and featuring some fabulous architecture as well as lively nightlife and some great restaurants. The delightful baroque town of Lecce is just 40 minutes drive, most certainly worth a visit.
Tennis courts and horse riding within a 10 minutes drive from the villa!
We will also be pleased to organise several bespoke activities, such as wine tasting tours or day trips to Matera.
Getting to and around
Brindisi Airport:
85km-53miles-1hr15Bari Airport:
204km-127miles-2hr30Nearest shops, restaurants and amenities:
2km-1.3miles-5mins in Alezio or 8km-5miles-20mins in GallipoliGallipoli:
8km-5miles-20minsNearest beaches:
there are a series of beaches in and around Gallipoli within a 20-minute driveLecce:
42km-26miles-40minsMatera:
216km-135miles-3hrsLocal Experiences
Private boat charters in Salento
One of the region’s main attractions is without a doubt its glorious coastline and transparent azure seas. This is particularly true of Leuca, where the Adriatic and the Ionian seas meet.Up and down the Adriatic on the east coast of Puglia and the Ionian on the west coast are many beaches to discover. From nature reserves with wide expanses of sand and sea to sandy or rocky bays in between, there is something for everyone!
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Culinary experiences in Salento
The gastronomic traditions of the Salento are simply delicious, and deliciously simple. The area's fabulously tasty ingredients are given the space to speak for themselves, and local recipes are inextricably linked to the seasons.
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Wine and Olive Oil tastings in Salento
No trip to Salento would be complete without a wine tasting to discover the famous Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes accompanied by some local delicacies. As well as these spectacular local wines, Puglia is typified by the millions of ancient olive trees scattered across the region, which produce extra virgin olive oil of a spectacular quality. A guided tour will give you a fascinating insight into the secrets of its production.
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Private guided tours in Salento
The Salento is home to one of Italy's loveliest cities, the sophisticated and baroque Lecce, as well as some of the loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline in the country. From an architectural tour of Lecce to the bike and trekking tours of the Salento's most amazing landscapes, let us guide you as you discover this unique corner of the world.
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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
Home to some of Italy's loveliest beaches and most dramatic rocky coastline, the Salento is a haven for sea lovers. From the southernmost tip near Leuca, running up the west coast to Gallipoli and beyond, is a vast, almost non-stop strip of paradisiacal golden sand and transparent azure waters. To the east, the Adriatic coastline is more varied, offering sandy beaches, Karstic grottoes, chalk cliffs and salt-water lagoons.
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