Compressed within frenetic and suffocating routines, more and more people are looking for spaces of regeneration where they can slow down or even stop time. This is why the so-called “slow tourism” is now very popular and Puglia and Salento are proving to be an ideal destination for all those who want to find themselves. The frenzy of everyday life leaves less and less space for what really matters. Time “freed” from work and commitments has become the most precious resource in the contemporary world. Slowing down, recharging and rediscovering oneself in one’s individual, couple or family dimensions have become the fundamental watchwords behind the explosion of slow tourism. And one of the most popular destinations for this type of “escape” is Puglia and, in particular, Salento: let’s find out why.

A holiday at a walking pace

Slow and sustainable tourism in Salento has been a well-established reality for about two decades. It was not difficult for operators, in fact, to understand how this territory has all the ideal characteristics to offer the opportunity to slow down, immerse yourself in nature and reconnect with yourself. Among the experiences that are now unmissable for those who decide to treat themselves to a holiday at a walking pace are excursions on foot or by bicycle, classic or electric: wonderful paths and well-marked cycle paths allow you to slowly explore breathtaking landscapes, picturesque villages and historical and archaeological sites. Very often, moreover, these walks are organized as real gastronomic tours that have as stops the suggestive agrotourism masserie, the typical trattorias of the hinterland and the renowned wine cellars of Salento, which offer abundant tastings of traditional dishes and local wines to the “wayfarers” of trekking or cycling.

Exploring Salento… slowly

Trekking and cycle or bike tours are not the only way to explore Salento in a “relaxing” way. Among the most requested services from tourist operators are certainly sea excursions. Gallipoli, Otranto, Leuca, Castro, Tricase, San Foca, Porto Cesareo: there are many ports in Salento where you can rent a boat or, even better, book a boat trip, whether motor or sailing. Many tourists choose to visit Salento “by sea” every year, circumnavigating the peninsula, coasting it from the Adriatic to the Ionian or vice versa to discover hidden bays, secret caves and, of course, the authentic flavors of Apulian cuisine to be enjoyed on board or on land. Finally, among the trendiest novelties in recent times, Vespa tours and quad or horseback tours. Vespa tours are an extremely romantic way to truly appreciate the beauty of Salento, among rural landscapes, historic villages and dreamy marinas. For adventure lovers, however, the expert tourist guides of the area will be able to take you on board a quad or on horseback among endless coastlines and pristine woods, always with the utmost respect for the environment.

Pamper yourself at Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli

If you are looking for a welcoming and refined base for your slow tourism experiences in Salento, Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli is certainly the perfect place. Immersed in lush nature and a short distance from the sea, the estate welcomes its guests with comfort, hospitality and a regenerating atmosphere. Because Salento is much more than a simple tourist destination: it is an invitation to slow down, explore and savor life in its most genuine values, with a human pace. With slow experiences that embrace nature, culture, history and gastronomy, Salento offers a unique way to recharge and live unforgettable moments. Book your stay at Tenuta Rocci Cerasoli now and let yourself be captured by the magic of this wonderful and timeless land.