Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees

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Large covered terrace for al fresco dining and shade from midday sun

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2 bedroomsSleeps 6699.7 sq ft

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Cutrofiano (Le), Puglia

L'Astore Masseria Winery
‪10 min drive‬
Baia Verde Beach
‪27 min drive‬
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The villa is set in the heart of the Salento countryside, a wonderfully rustic and timeless part of Puglia in the deep south of Italy. It is extremely well-appointed, with modern facilities throughout and a huge terrace surrounding the entire property, ideal for eating, relaxing and sunbathing. The villa has been insulated to keep it pleasantly cool even during the hottest months, but there is also free air-con in the bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout. There are two double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms (one en-suite), free wi-fi, and a family-sized kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. The living area has a TV with a large library of recent films plus Amazon Prime Video, and a sofa bed providing extra sleeping capacity for 2 further guests.

We have a hectare of land with olive groves (please note we are during 2023/24 replanting our olive trees due to a serious disease affecting the whole region - see our pictures), fruit trees and a vineyard, a stone BBQ, and we are developing a garden with lawn and local flora. There is a swimming pool (June - September) with its own dedicated terrace available for guests' exclusive and private use. The villa is peaceful and secluded, with the owners living only 100m away and always on hand to provide any advice or assistance.We are conveniently located in the middle of the Salento region, 20 minutes from the nearest beach and within striking distance of the entire peninsula. Salento has remained unchanged for generations: it is covered with thousands of acres of olive trees, has historic towns and villages, a spectacular coastal road, and countless beaches and coves. Although popular with Italian holidaymakers, it is seldom visited by foreign tourists and the locals will invariably give you a warm welcome. We are also less than half an hour from the wonderful Baroque city of Lecce, probably one of the most beautiful, atmospheric and yet least-visited of major Italian cities. A holiday in Salento is ideal for people who enjoy beach life, or exploring little-known corners of the Mediterranean - or who just want to relax in comfort, soaking up the summer sun.

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Bill

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English, Italian

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Note that the pool is round, 5.5m in diameter and 1.2m deep. Please ensure that these dimensions are suitable for your needs before booking.

Pool open from June - September only,

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number LE07502691000036436, IT075026C200078003

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

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About the area

Cutrofiano

Located in Cutrofiano, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Baia Verde Beach and Santa Maria al Bagno Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Dolce Mente Freddo and Imperial Pasticceria. With scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Cutrofiano (Le), Puglia

What's nearby

L'Astore Masseria Winery - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
Punta Suina Beach - 26 min drive - 23.3 km
Baia Verde Beach - 27 min drive - 23.6 km
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach - 38 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

Parabita Station - 12 min drive
Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Exit - ‬6 min drive
‪Jack'n Jill - ‬8 min drive
‪Bar Saracino - ‬8 min drive
‪Da Peppino - ‬8 min drive
‪Dolce Arte - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees located?

This family-friendly Cutrofiano villa is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dolce Mente Freddo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Imperial Pasticceria and Malacological Museum of Clay. Wine Museum and Church of Cutrofiano are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Hengoed, Wales

1 Jul 2023

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A blissful retrear

A wonderfully peaceful location, we were able to relax and feel at home straight away. Bill was extremely helpful and friendly, willing to help out with guidance for the area. The welcome pack of essentials given our late arrival time was wonderful so we could rest after the journey. If we had specific questions Bill was always on hand and helped above and beyond what is expected. The villa itself was clean, comfortable and spacious with everything you could need for your holiday. The private use pool was a wonderful respite from the heat of the day. We definitely intend to return to the villa to repeat the experience.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil J., United Kingdom

4 Oct 2022

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Fantastic Villa

Stayed for 8 nights. Communication with Bill prior to our trip was really good. When we arrived he was there to meet us and went through local restaurants, beaches, etc. (His green book is an invaluable source of information). The villa was exactly what we wanted. In a lovely countryside location but 10 minute drive to restaurants and 25 mins to the east, west and south coast, ideal for sightseeing and the beaches. Villa itself is great, spacious, spotlessly clean, huge grounds and great pool. Really enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

16 Aug 2020

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Beautiful villa in a peaceful setting.

Beautiful villa in a quiet peaceful location. The villa has everything you could possibly need, it is very well equipped even grocery essentials to start you off! Bill and Tracy have gone the extra mile when thinking about their guests comfort and needs. It’s a great spot to explore the surrounding area and off the tourist track. Cutrofiano is the nearest town about a 10 min drive with a few restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. We had a great chilling week here and the pool was very welcome in the August heat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

20 Oct 2019

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Lovely Villa

Lovely villa in quiet country location and only 10 mins drive to nearest small town for supermarket, restaurants etc. The owners, Bill & Tracey, were great and could not be more helpful. They live a short distance away, they are on hand should any problems occur, but they are very unintrusive. Bill has produced a very useful 'bible' containing information regarding the villa, local shops and restaurants, and places to visit with maps and directions. This was invaluable. There is a small pool which is wonderful to cool off in on hot days and the covered terrace is perfect for eating outside or chilling on the sun loungers at the end of a hard day's sightseeing. Having spent a month in this beautiful hideaway we can thoroughly recommend Villa Della Mora to anyone looking to explore this delightful part of Puglia. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T., Winchester

26 May 2019

Comfortable and well-equipped

The property is comfortable and well-equipped and the owners have added lots of nice touches to ensure a great stay whatever the weather. We really appreciated the selection of films on hard drive when the weather was poor, as well as the efficient heater (we stayed in mid-May 2019 when the weather was unusually wet and cool). It's within easy reach of the coast on either side of the peninsula and the owners have provided comprehensive information about things to do in the area, as well as places to eat. We particularly enjoyed Otranto and the drive south from there along the coast road. It was very sad to see so many run down or abandoned properties and diseased olive trees in the vicinity but that did not detract too much from our overall enjoyment of the holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

louise reid

25 Jun 2018

beautiful property

We have just returned from a lovely holiday in Italy. This house in Cutrofiano was by far our favorite property so far. Bill and Tracey have thought of everything to make your holiday memorable. Property was very clean, very well equipped, and there was a very generous welcome hamper waiting for us on arrival. The surrounding area is lovely and very peaceful. We loved it. The only thing I'd suggest Bill changes is the photos on the website, they really don't do the place justice. Thanks Bill.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

2 Jun 2018

Perfect, peaceful and in Puglia!

'Such a lovely villa, with a welcoming basket of local food to settle us in & so well equiped with everything you needed including a brilliant, helpful folder to find your way around the area & all it offered. Surrounded by a lovely garden, with own pool & acres of olive groves in the centre of the heel of Italy in Puglia with both coasts only a few kilometers away. Only stayed for one week but felt like home everytime we returned from a trip in the beautiful area. Can't thank Bill enough for his help & letting us have the chance to stay in his beautiful villa. It was a suprise present from our daughter & son & we couldn't have picked a more perfect place to stay!'

Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

1 Oct 2017

Fantastic location & very nice, comfortable villa

We actually run some luxury holiday cottages in Cornwall so were looking for something similar and Casa della Mora didn't disappoint. Very nice, peaceful and tranquil setting amongst olive groves. Nicely refurbed building to a very good standard and nice, comfortable, and well thought out furniture and fittings even down to some 3 pin socket extensions. USB hard drive with decent films on was a real bonus and great idea. Even the TV is a good quality Samsung flatscreen. Excellent kitchen and pretty much everything you good think of in there. Pool is very nice too. Bill is a top bloke too. Really couldn't be more helpful but discreet enough to not be there all the time too. Can't recommend him and Tracy enough. We would definitely stay here again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

1 Oct 2017

Fantastic location & very nice, comfortable villa

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne E., Manchester, England

17 Apr 2017

A little bit of paradise

This is a gorgeous house where the owner photos do not do it justice - it is beautiful. It's a very private environment even though the owners are not far away and are very helpful but not intrusive. The nearest town has many amenities and is only a 5 minute drive away with really friendly locals. The house itself is lovely and has been thoughtfully renovated with everything you could possibly need for a perfect holiday. There is a file of all the information you need alongside recommendations for local restaurants, maps to a variety of areas of interest (if you can tear yourself away) I can't recommend this place highly enough - peace, tranquillity with easy access to all local areas of interest; perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

19 Jul 2016

Absolutely perfect!

Bill and Tracy's villa is gorgeous - much bigger than it looks in the photos with beautiful high ceilings throughout. We felt like we were the first people to stay there as there are no signs of wear and tear anywhere! Unlike a lot of holiday villas, it didn't feel like the furniture was spare bits of stuff left over from another house, but everything has been cleverly thought out to suit the place. There was plenty of space for your own stuff, a big cabinet in the bathroom, uncluttered shelves and a very well-equipped modern kitchen, with lovely crockery and glassware - it made cooking very enjoyable. Lovely comfortable beds with good mattresses, high quality bedlinen and towels, even lovely thick John Lewis towels for the pool. With shutters and windows, and absolutely no noise, you sleep extremely well. There is air con in the bedrooms but we didn't need it - if you open the windows and shutters during the day there's a lovely breeze through the villa. The double-height patio on the front of the house is enormous - almost as big as the entire villa with a beautiful toffee-coloured wooden ceiling - which is lovely for meals and a shaded afternoon snooze on the loungers. We only ate inside once and made good use of the barbecue. The pool is great too, and the large elevated terrace around the pool means you get a breeze and a great view of the surrounding olive groves and the house, which is surrounded by fruit trees, grass and flowers, and it's far enough away from the house for sound not to travel too far. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water as well. A great asset is the very good internet signal - we could use Spotify for music which would transmit to our speaker by the pool. A great selection of films on the hard drive as well. We didn't go very far as one of our group had a broken foot! We stocked up at the big supermarket (Conad) and got local stuff from Alda just up the road from the villa. However the local pizzeria in Collepasso has a roof terrace and we ate in Cutrofiano as well. It's good for running in the olive groves (nice and flat!) and no chance of running into any traffic. Bill and Tracy's guide to the place is very comprehensive and they're always on hand to answer any questions. It's easy to find as well - you can see the pool on Google maps. Stick to Bill's directions and you can't go wrong. All in all, a perfect holiday. I plan to go back again next year, preferably later when the figs are ripe!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

25 Jun 2016

Perfect holiday in a gorgeous villa.

10/10 Excellent

WCM v.

10 Oct 2024

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heerlijke vakantie

Afgelegen vakantie woning waarbij we gekregen hebben wat is beschreven. zeer complete woning met mooie, zeer ruime veranda. Zeker een aanrader!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie T.

27 Aug 2024

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Août 2024

Un séjour parfait dans la villeta de Bill, accueillant et discret. 3 semaines idéales dans une belle propriété où règnent sérénité et tranquillité.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

20 Jul 2024

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A great house with a great host

We stayed for 2 weeks in July and loved the house and private pool. The house has everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. We had a mixture of days by the pool and BBQs in the evenings and days out. We loved the covered terrace which was great as the days were so hot. The air-conditioning in the bedrooms was a life saver. We visited Otranto, Gallipoli, Matera, Santa Maria de Leuca, and Alberobello. There is so much to do. But special mention has to go to Bill our host who was so helpful to us when we needed to get our car into the garage in Cutrofiano. He gave numerous lifts and translated so the problems were solved with minimum stress and disruption to our holiday. We can't praise Bill enough!! We would love to go back 😀

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wouter Jeroen v.

21 Jun 2024

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Prachtig gelegen vakantiehuis

Schitterend gelegen vakantiehuis met mooie tuin en zwembad. In het huis was alles aanwezig wat je eventueel maar nodig kan hebben niets ontbrak. Als je aankomt heeft zeer vriendelijk eigenaar als deels boodschappen voor je gedaan je kan een maaltijd bereiden en er is ook voor ontbijt gezorgd. Ook is er alle informatie aanwezig wat er te doen is in de omgeving .

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MAITE D.

2 Aug 2023

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Super

Propriétaires très sympathiques et très discrets. Très bon accueil avec des courses faites pour notre arrivée afin de ne pas devoir aller au supermarché en arrivant. Maison très bien conçue et très bien équipée avec tout le nécessaire pour passer de bonnes vacances.La climatisation dans les chambres est très appréciable en pleins été. Transats confortables, serviettes de piscine prévues. Tout est parfait. Piscine bien pratique et agréable pour se rafraîchir Merci beaucoup Bill et Tracy A plaisir de vous revoir si nous revenons dans les Pouilles

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norbert W.

11 Jun 2023

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Herzlichen Dank an Bill

Wunderbarer Gastgeber, wunderbares Haus, wunderbarer Ort!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

31 Jul 2022

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Ideale und gemütliche Unterkunft für Salento

Das großzügige Haus liegt ruhig und ideal zwischen der Ost-, Süd- und Westküste. Es konnten viele Ausflüge gemacht und Salento erkundet werden. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Es gibt quasi keine Nachbarn, die Gastgeber wohnen in der Nähe (fußläufig erreichbar). Der Pool wurde ausgiebig genutzt, da das Wasser stets kühl war, was bei der Hitze perfekt war. Das beste am Haus ist die große überdachte Terrasse, welche man als verlängertes Wohnzimmer nutzen kann. Bill und Tracy sind ausgezeichnete Gastgeber, sehr fürsorglich und sehr diskret. Der Kühlschrank war mit mehr als dem notwendigsten gefüllt, um den ersten Einkaufsstress am Ankunftstag zu vermeiden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! DANKE für den wunderbaren Urlaub!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

A. R., München

26 Jun 2022

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Tolles, sehr gepflegtes und top ausgestattetes Haus!

Tolles, sehr gepflegtes und top ausgestattetes Haus Das wunderbare, absolut saubere und sehr ruhig gelegene Haus hat schon auf den Bildern bezaubernd ausgesehen und als wir ankamen war alles ganz genauso wie abgebildet. Sogar noch schöner und noch gepflegter. Bill hat uns sehr herzlich empfangen und sogar der Kühlschrank war mit Delikatessen gefüllt. Das Auto hat einen schönen, schattigen Stellplatz und die Zufahrt ist angenehm und auch für einen BMW (kein SUV) einfach zu bewältigen. Bill hat sich täglich unmerklich für uns um den Pool gekümmert. Der Informationsaustausch war vorbildlich und unkompliziert. Absolut TOPP und gerne kommen wir wieder.

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georg G., Bamberg

14 May 2022

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Wunderschön

Ein tolles Haus mit einer herrlichen Terrasse, ein herzlicher Gastgeber, einfach wunderschön,

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

isabelle P.

8 Sept 2021

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Ein wunderschöner Ort zum Entspannen

Wie auf den Bildern schönes, gemütliches Haus mit einer (wie ich finde) wunderschönen Terasse. Bill ist ein toller Vermieter, der es versteht sich um alles zu kümmern und sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich ist... und Gott sei Dank Dank englisch (Muttersprache) und italienisch spricht und so auch mal bei einer Reservierung helfen kann. Ja die Lage ist etwas abgeschieden... aber der Nächste Ort ist mit dem Auto nicht weit und hat eine menge gute Restaurants und ich war nach den vollen Städten und Ständen (Saison) sehr froh über den Frieden den dieser Ort ausstrahlt. Ich würde wieder kommen :)

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

3 Aug 2021

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Perfect verblijf gehad

Woning waar alles aanwezig is wat je kunt wensen. Heerlijke bedden, goede douches, airco die het gewoon goed doet, zwembad voor de nodige afkoeling, veranda met grote tafel waar je heerlijk kunt ontbijten, buiten BBQ, buiten douche…gewoon helemaal compleet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theodor N.

6 Jul 2021

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Schön, ruhig, einfach perfekt

Sauberes Objekt in wunderschönen gepflegten Anlage. Man fühlt sich durch Bill herzlich willkommen. Alles ist unkompliziert. Verhalten des Vermieters warmherzig, professionell und unkompliziert.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

10 Sept 2020

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Magnifique

Propriété bonne propreté et bien équipée. À recommander

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bill

I moved to Puglia from London in 2008 with my partner and children, one of whom was born in Italy. We bought the rental villa and then the family house we now live in 100m away. We love the lifestyle here - the weather, pace of life, community feeling, food, countryside living, hundreds of miles of coastline ... the list goes on and on. We couldn't imagine returning to the UK now, and we're sure you'll understand why if you choose to stay as our guests in this wonderful part of the Mediterranean.

Why they chose this property

The villa is secluded and yet near to neighbouring towns; it is surrounded by olive groves and fruit trees; and it is right in the centre of the Salento region of Puglia, providing access to both the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines and their countless coves, bays and beaches.

What makes this property unique

This area of Puglia is as yet largely undiscovered by foreign tourists, providing one of the last corners of Italy that genuinely offers a taste of Italian rural life as it has been lived for generations. The people are warm and welcoming, and there are countless bars and restaurants offering exceptionable value for money and quality: eating out - and food more generally - are local obsessions. The cuisine, not to mention absurdly cheap wine, should not be missed!

The Salento region escaped the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, with relatively few cases and little excess pressure on hospitals. But before Covid-19 came along, the region had already recently been devasted by a disease affecting olive trees, Xylella fastidiosa. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of the tree stock is now dying. A state subsidy scheme has been introduced to replant all the trees but this will take time. In the meantime, this lovely region is now suffering, and many of the older olive farmers are struggling to survive. We very much hope that you still wish to visit and thereby help to kickstart the renewal of this wonderful region.

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