The castle in the town

22 Guests

11 Bedrooms

13 Bathrooms

The early 16th-century Castello di Caprarica combines historical charm, architectural riches and contemporary comforts. Perfectly proportioned for large groups, blessed with discreet daily service, within easy walking distance of the charming centre of Tricase, and just a short drive from the Adriatic coast of the Salento, Il Castello di Caprarica has a great deal to offer.

Key Highlights

  • Pool
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Daily maid service
  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast (excl. ingredients)
  • Pool house with shower

Gallery

The splendid pool and gardens.

The splendid pool and gardens.

The impressive walls of Castello di Caprarica seen from the gardens.

The impressive walls of Castello di Caprarica seen from the gardens.

The al fresco dining area in the loggia looking out into the courtyard garden.

The al fresco dining area in the loggia looking out into the courtyard garden.

Reclining by the pool.

Reclining by the pool.

Looking through the sequence of reception rooms on the ground floor.

Looking through the sequence of reception rooms on the ground floor.

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Castello di Caprarica is a stunning villa. We were a big group and it it was amazing to be able to sit around one table to dine, plus have enough seats to have drinks in the evenings. Lots of space. We would return.

– Verified guest, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 22
  • Bedrooms11
  • Double beds5
  • Double bed or Twin beds5
  • Twin beds1
  • Bathrooms13
  • En-suite bathrooms10 of 13

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Pool house with shower
  • Private parking

Geography

  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)

Pool & Wellness

  • Pool
    14x7m

Services

  • Daily maid service
  • Breakfast (excl. ingredients)
  • Local knowledge and recommendations

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Entertainment & Tech

  • Satellite Wi-Fi Internet
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Smart TV

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedThe cost of ingredients for specified meals, payable locally

Getting to and around

Brindisi airport105km-65miles-1hr20
Bari airport; 225km-140miles-2hr35
Nearest shops, restaurants and amenitiesIn Tricase, 5-10mins walk
Nearest sea accessAt Tricase Porto, 6km-4miles-10mins
Nearest sandy beachesMarina di Felloniche, 18km-11miles-25mins; Torre Vado, 22km-14miles-30mins
Santa Maria di Leuca16km-10miles-15mins
Otranto32km-20miles-45mins
Gallipoli42km-28miles-40mins
Lecce55km-35miles-50mins

Bedroom details

Main House

  • Bedroom 1: double-twin bed (160/80x190cm), en-suite bathroom with tub and shower attachment
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (170x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: twin bed (120x190cm), en-suite bathroom with tub and shower attachment
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (170x190cm), en-suite bathroom
  • Bedroom 5: master double bed (170x190cm), en-suite bathroom with separate shower

Guesthouse

  • Bedroom 6: double bed (170x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 7: double bed (170x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 8: double-twin bed (80/160x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 9: double-twin bed (80/160x190cm), en-suite shower room
    • Second Guesthouse

      • Bedroom 10: double-twin bed (80/160x190cm), en-suite shower room
      • Bedroom 11: double-twin bed (80/160x190cm), adjacent shower room

        • NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

          Reduced Occupancy

          During the shoulder seasons, Castello di Caprarica has a reduced price for a group of up to 10 that only need up to 5 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy, bedrooms 1-5 will be prepared for you.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Castello di Caprarica is laid out over the castle itself and two guesthouses accessed from the pool gardens.

The main entrance to the castle takes one into an impressive hallway. At the bottom of a few steps, one has three options: straight on, left or right. Straight on leads out into the large, walled courtyard garden. A left turn, meanwhile, takes one to a series of well-furnished reception rooms, each of which has its own large glass doors accessing the courtyard garden. Two have large decorative fireplaces, while the last is located in the oldest part of the castle, once home to a chapel.

Back in the hallway and heading right, one comes to a grand dining room, which in turn leads to yet another living area and a TV room. Off the TV room is a guest bathroom and the large, superbly equipped kitchen. Glass doors lead out from the kitchen to into the internal courtyard and the main al fresco dining area.

A door from the kitchen takes one into a long corridor, off which is a laundry room and a double-twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. At the end of this corridor is an indoor-outdoor hallway connecting the courtyard garden to the main gardens and the pool area. Also accessed from this hall is the second of the main house's bedrooms, a double with en-suite shower room.

Back in the TV room next to the kitchen, a staircase leads to the first floor and the main sleeping quarters, comprising:
  • a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom
  • a spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower and tub
  • the main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, and a voluminous bathroom with separate shower and tub.
All three of these bedrooms look out into the courtyard garden.

The first guesthouse offers charming, beautifully furnished accommodation located just a short walk across the pool garden from the castle. It comprises a comfortable open-plan living and dining area with kitchenette, and four spacious bedrooms: two doubles and two double-twins, each with its own en-suite shower room.

The second guesthouse, also accessed from the pool garden, has two double-twin bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, the other with an adjacent shower room.

Outside

Il Castello di Caprarica is blessed with extensive grounds essentially divided into two parts. The first is the large courtyard garden, home to a long shaded loggia furnished with sofas, easy chairs and a dining table overlooking a lawned quad. Most of the ground floor rooms open out onto this area, including the kitchen.

The main garden and pool area are accessed from a corridor off the kitchen. Here there is a wide expanse of lawn, studded with a variety of Mediterranean trees. There is plenty of space for fun and games, not least in the large pool, which is served by a pool house offering a shaded sitting and dining area, a kitchenette, and a changing room with shower and WC. A short walk across the lawns takes one to the guesthouse, which has its own furnished terraces.

CIN No. IT075088B400045381

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About the Area

Il Castello di Caprarica is situated just outside the centre of the charming town of Tricase, whose baroque centre, restaurants, shops and bars (including Farmacia Balboa, a bar that is part-owned by Taylor Hackford, Oscar-winning film director and husband of Helen Mirren) just an easy stroll away. The Adriatic coast is just a quick drive away and within 10-30 minutes' drive one can be at Tricase Porto, Il Ciolo (a deep rocky inlet that's great for swimming), Marina di Novaglie (home to one of Puglia's best seafront fish restaurants), Santa Maria di Leuca and the sandy beaches of the Ionian coast.

A 45-minute drive up the scenic coast road will take you to gorgeous Otranto with its castle, beach and historic centre. Beautiful Baroque Lecce, meanwhile, is just a 50-minutes drive away and the fortified island town of Gallipoli is even closer. You won't be at a loss for things to see and do!

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Considerations

Castello di Caprarica is located close to one of Tricase’s churches, and at times the church bells can be heard from the villa.

Although this property is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants, we strongly recommend that you hire a car.

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Guest Reviews

Castello di Caprarica is a stunning villa. We were a big group and it it was amazing to be able to sit around one table to dine, plus have enough seats to have drinks in the evenings. Lots of space. We would return.

Verified guest, visited July 2026

Castello di Caprarica is a charming historic villa with wonderful staff. We had a a memorable family experience there.

Verified guest, visited July 2026

Our experience at Castello di Caprarica was amazing, memorable, rejuvenating The property was incredible, truly a magical place made all the more special by the people who work there. Everyone was outstanding. They are what made the stay extra special.

Dana Morris, visited June 2026

We had a wonderful experience at Castello di Caprarica and made great memories for our family. It was great to be able to bring all our family together. The children were safe in the courtyard, the accommodation was nice and private. And we enjoyed the historical setting.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

Castello di Caprarica and its staff were brilliant. The food and wine in the local area was as promised and fantastic. Thanks for everything.

Simon Wood, visited July 2025

Castello di Caprarica was fantastic. What stood out was its grandness.

Verified guest, visited May 2025

The castle was everything we had hoped it would be and was a truly memorable experience. We would love to return.

Verified guest, visited August 2023

Our castle in Puglia was superb on every level, could not recommend it more highly for a large group or family holiday.

Jo Stuckey, visited July 2023

Reclining by the pool.

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