Casa Finis Terrae - Holiday home in spectacular location at Santa Maria di Leuca

The house at the 'end' of Italy

Capo di Santa Maria di Leuca, the finis terrae (end of the earth) of the ancient world, is where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet.

Below the white faro (lighthouse), which stands there stoically marking the 'end of the earth',  and directly at the steep coast, lies a wonderful holiday home we arrange for and quite appropriately named Casa Finis Terrae.

The house is a pajara, enlarged by annexes added over the course of time. Typical for this kind of house is its façade – field stones fitted without the use of mortar. The pajare in general are strongly reminiscent of the trulli found in the area around Cisternino. In the Salento, however, the small round houses have not got the conical roofs so typical for the trulli. 

Surrounded by a Mediterranean garden with rich, varied flora, this quaint house offers a lot of space for you to enjoy the 'sweet life' in the sunny south to the full, delighting in the breathtaking panorama of the two seas lying at your feet included.  

Amazing holidays at Casa Finis Terrae

Casa Finis Terrae sleeps up to 6 persons in three bedrooms.

One of the bedrooms is in the pajara and, therefore, round. This fancy room with skylight is furnished with a double bed and a wardrobe. The twin beds in one of the other bedrooms can be arranged next to each other to form a double, if desired. The third bedroom is also furnished with a double bed and offers direct access of the outdoor area.

The living room with sofa, SAT-TV and fireplace is the centerpiece of the house, from where you access the bathroom, the kitchen and the bedrooms.

In the kitchen with, amongst others, large 4-burner gas stove, oven dishwasher and refrigerator with freezer compartment an 'Italian' hobby cook can prepare delicious specialties.

There are two bathrooms in the house; the larger one with shower, WC and bidet, the smaller one with shower and WC.

Outdoor area with jacuzzi and sea view

Apart from Casa Finis Terrae, there is another holiday home on the spacious premises, small Villino al Faro. The houses lie, however, some distance apart. They have got separate accesses of the property and are screened from each other’s view in such a way that privacy is guaranteed.

On the large terrace in front of Casa Finis Terrae, you can gather round the rustic wooden table and enjoy evening meals together, relax in the hammock with your holiday read or simply enjoy the view of the sea. Upon request you might also use the jacuzzi on the terrace in front of the bedroom with outdoor access and the pool (both with a view of the sea!).

The kitchen opens onto the roofed part of the terrace, which is where you find the washing machine as well as an old stone oven. 

The surrounding garden is green and blooming with a variety of Mediterranean plants – ranging from pines and olive trees to hollies and various species of cacti.

Furnishing and parking

Furnishing of Casa Finis Terrae includes SAT-TV, washing machine, outdoor shower, stone oven, 2 sun loungers, fireplace, air conditioning and free WiFi. Jacuzzi and pool are available upon request and for an extra charge.

Parking: You can park your car on the fenced premises.

Surroundings

The lighthouse and impressive Santuario di Santa Maria di Leuca with its large and lovely piazza are located in the immediate vicinity of the house.

Small, well-tended beaches are found at bathing resort Marina di Leuca, 1 km off. To get to the town's beaches and harbor you can either take the car or walk there by descending the stairs of the cascade below the piazza.

Various bars, restaurants and stores open year-round are also found at Marina di Leuca.

Tips for excursions

The heart of the Salento beats at Lecce, university town and capital of the province – you should allow for enough time when visiting this pearl of the Baroque.

Take your time to discover the historic Old Town, which is off limits to cars. During the day, the sunlight adds a special glow to the golden-yellow limestone façades, in the evenings, they appear to be bathed in charming stage lighting by the floodlights.

A prospering cultural scene, good shopping facilities and an excellent gastronomy are further advantages to be mentioned.

More information about the town Santa Maria di Leuca