Masseria Donna Menga: A Fortified Farmhouse in the Salento

Masseria Donna Menga is a quintessential Puglian retreat, a restored fortified farmhouse, or masseria, in the countryside near Nardò in the Salento, the sun-baked heel of Italy. Its ancient stone walls, olive groves and organic vegetable garden make it an intimate, authentic base for exploring the Ionian coast and the Baroque towns nearby.

The dining is rooted in the land. Ristorante Radici serves local and international dishes with particular attention to kilometer-zero products, some sourced as close as the organic vegetable garden on site.

For an authentic, countryside stay in the Salento, Masseria Donna Menga is a standout.

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