The historic homes of the “massari”

Salento is famous for its masserie, authentic testimonies of the agricultural tradition of the region. Walking through the countryside, among olive trees, vineyards and dry stone walls, you can come across these rural buildings usually built in isolated places. Their name derives from the Latin massa, which means “set of funds”, or the lands that usually constituted the large estate. Until not too long ago, in fact, the landowner entrusted his pieces of land to “massari” to cultivate them and then offered them all the harvest, except what was needed for his own sustenance. For this reason, the masserie were real homes, with a few rooms flanked by stables and warehouses for the conservation of the harvest, where the farmers lived and worked at the same time.

The charm of the past, the comforts of the present

As the years passed and the population moved from the countryside to the city, the masserie were progressively abandoned and left to fall into ruin. Until, also thanks to the boom in agritourism and a general revaluation of memories and peasant roots, the masserie began to be renovated, repopulated and in many cases transformed into accommodation and residential facilities, as happened at Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli, located in Contrada Yala halfway between Parabita and Alezio, in the province of Lecce. These homes, immersed in the countryside or overlooking the sea, offer a unique and evocative atmosphere, wrapped in the architectural and landscape tradition of past eras, but with all the comforts and elegance of a modern and luxurious resort.

Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli hosts your special moments

The enchanting combination of the agricultural vocation and the coastal charm is combined in the Salento farmhouses on the sea like Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli: a stone’s throw from the wonderful Gallipoli, it overlooks the blue of the Mediterranean offering a spectacular setting for weddings, parties and all types of events.

Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli, in fact, is more than just a location: every room, every detail is a journey through time, places where stories of an ancient past are kept but ready to host those who, instead, are starting to write and live their own history. Like for example the swimming pool surrounded by the lush Salento nature, ideal for those looking for a luxury experience or simply to relax on an informal weekend.

Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate event or a private party, Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli will not disappoint you, adding a touch of splendor to a timeless atmosphere, to make any special moment unforgettable – for you and your guests.