The house of stone above the sea
4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Il Tomaro rises on a hill above the sun-hazy seas of Puglia’s southern tip. From first glance, it seems as if it’s always been part of the landscape, as indigenous (and as irresistible) as the delicious local variety of tomato the farm used to produce. Meticulously restored using traditional materials and techniques, it has been given a new lease of life as a bewitching retreat for those in search of harmony, character, style and comfort.
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Keyholder highlights
- Calming sea views
- Irresistible infinity pool
- Effortless style
- Sense of harmony
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Immersive virtual 3D tour of Il Tomaro
The beautiful infinity pool with its views out to sea.
Approaching Il Tomaro through the gardens.
A shady spot near one of the old pajare in the grounds.
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 clean and linen change
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.
Il Tomaro was extremely well equipped and very comfortable. Thank you! We would love to discover Italy more and we will be in touch with you guys!
Simon Greenway September 2025
Il Tomaro is an absolute paradise. It was the perfect break.
SL September 2025
Il Tomaro was extremely well equipped, beautifully built and renovated with fantastic views. Particularly loved the pool and outdoor kitchen area. Stunning villa, pool and grounds with beautiful views.
Verified guest, September 2023
Il Tomaro is a high quality, well-equipped villa with very spacious grounds (including infinity pool) and panoramic sea views.
Verified guest, May 2024
We had the perfect stay at Il Tomaro. The villa is a dream, with spacious, beautifully furnished areas, fantastic views, and a sensational pool.
Verified guest, July 2024
Il Tomaro is a beautiful, high quality, elegantly appointed villa. From the moment we arrived, it was like we were staying at someone’s well-loved beach home. We had a beautiful stay. What stood out most for us? The quality and personal feeling that the villa gave us. It is clearly a much-loved place for a family and we were lucky enough to experience it during our time in Italy.
Verified guest, July 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Il Tomaro sits in a panoramic position above the southern tip of Salento, just a few minutes' drive away from the glorious, seemingly endless, sandy beaches of Pescoluse and Torre Pali. A little further up the coast (25mins) is the idyllic beach of Riva di Ugento, so sea lovers are well and truly spoilt for choice.
Just inland from Il Tomaro are the quiet and attractive little towns of Morciano di Leuca, Salve, Alessano and Castrignano del Capo, all of which offer plenty in terms of shopping, restaurants, cafés and bars.
Just 9km southeast, meanwhile, is the charming Liberty-style resort town of Santa Maria di Leuca, which offers a great selection of restaurants and bars and an internationally famous yachting marina.
Slightly further afield, but still easily driveable in between 30 minutes and 1 hour are the fortified island town of Gallipoli, the delightful east-facing town of Otranto and the exquisite baroque town of Lecce.
Getting to and around
Brindisi Airport:
125km-77miles-1hr25Bari Airport:
245km-152miles-2hr45Nearest beaches:
Pescoluse - 3.8km-2.3miles-8mins; Marina di San Gregorio - 6km-3.5miles-10mins; Torre Pali - 9.6km-6miles-20mins; Riva di Ugento - 22km-13.5miles-25minsNearest shops and restaurants:
Torre Vado - 2.5km-1.6miles-5mins; Morciano di Leuca - 2.5km-1.6miles-4minsSanta Maria di Leuca:
9km-5.7miles-11minsGallipoli:
40km-25miles-35minsOtranto:
56km-35miles-55minsLecce:
77km-48miles-1hrLocal 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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