Surround yourself in the privacy and beauty of this significant 16th century palazzo based in the heart of the historic centre of Nardò. Step through the secluded entrance of the grand palazzo into a private courtyard, and feel the centuries settle around you. Palazzo Cariddi has stood at the heart of Nardò since the 16th century, and this is your moment to inhabit it. Your apartment occupies an exclusive wing of this beautifully restored historic building, filled with original features that no restoration could replicate: a rare ceiling stemma of four praying angels, soaring lancet vaulted ceilings, and the quiet grandeur of rooms that have seen four centuries of Apulian life pass quietly by. Two bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, accommodate up to four guests. Modern and classical furnishings sit together without compromise. And above it all — reached from the apartment Each room has a private entrance. The apartment has been restored and decorated rooms with stylish furnishings and many original features providing a tranquil atmosphere to ensure your stay is of the highest quality. As guests, you will have full use of the magnificent private roof terrace complete with sun loungers and seating areas for relaxing evenings watching the stunning sunset over the distant Salento rooftops. This unique location provides you with the choice of experiencing the peace and tranquillity within the palazzo or sampling the delights of the local restaurants only 2 minutes walk.

The town of Nardò is a place of delightful Baroque architecture featuring many listed buildings including historic churches and the cathedral. At the heart of the town’s life ─ especially in the evenings ─ is the lovely Piazza Salandra from which cobbled streets and inviting alleyways radiate in all directions. Palazzo Cariddi stands just a short walk from the square putting you within easy reach of a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars including two local wine-producing cantinas offering tastings of their delicious products. Another short walk brings you to the 15th Century castle of the Aquaviva of Aragon and the botanical gardens. Nardò is a superb location to enable you to explore the surrounding areas, beaches and National Park. Just outside town a splendid historical landscape opens up dotted with large stone Masserie farmhouses, old Moorish-style villas and Norman towers, while just five kilometres away lie the beach, the Ionian Sea and the pine forest of the Porto Selvaggio National Park