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Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees

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View from Swimming pool terrace
Living area with wood pellet stove
Large covered terrace for al fresco dining and shade from midday sun
Master bedroom with en suite
Master bedroom en suite shower room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Cutrofiano (Le), Puglia
  • Place, Church of Cutrofiano
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Imperial Pasticceria
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, L'Astore Masseria Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees

The villa is set in the heart of the Salento countryside, a wonderfully rustic and timeless part of Puglia in the deep south of Italy. It is extremely well-appointed, with modern facilities throughout and a huge terrace surrounding the entire property, ideal for eating, relaxing and sunbathing. The villa has been insulated to keep it pleasantly cool even during the hottest months, but there is also free air-con in the bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout. There are two double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms (one en-suite), free wi-fi, and a family-sized kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. The living area has a TV with a large library of recent films plus Amazon Prime Video, and a sofa bed providing extra sleeping capacity for 2 further guests.

We have a hectare of land with olive groves (please note we are during 2023/24 replanting our olive trees due to a serious disease affecting the whole region - see our pictures), fruit trees and a vineyard, a stone BBQ, and we are developing a garden with lawn and local flora. There is a swimming pool (June - September) with its own dedicated terrace available for guests' exclusive and private use. The villa is peaceful and secluded, with the owners living only 100m away and always on hand to provide any advice or assistance.We are conveniently located in the middle of the Salento region, 20 minutes from the nearest beach and within striking distance of the entire peninsula. Salento has remained unchanged for generations: it is covered with thousands of acres of olive trees, has historic towns and villages, a spectacular coastal road, and countless beaches and coves. Although popular with Italian holidaymakers, it is seldom visited by foreign tourists and the locals will invariably give you a warm welcome. We are also less than half an hour from the wonderful Baroque city of Lecce, probably one of the most beautiful, atmospheric and yet least-visited of major Italian cities. A holiday in Salento is ideal for people who enjoy beach life, or exploring little-known corners of the Mediterranean - or who just want to relax in comfort, soaking up the summer sun.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
Note that the pool is round, 5.5m in diameter and 1.2m deep. Please ensure that these dimensions are suitable for your needs before booking.
Pool open from June - September only,

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number LE07502691000036436, IT075026C200078003

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees on 11 September 2026 start from NZ$364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded villa with unshared pool (Jun-Sep) surrounded by an acre of olive trees located?

This family-friendly Cutrofiano villa is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dolce Mente Freddo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Imperial Pasticceria and Malacological Museum of Clay. Wine Museum and Church of Cutrofiano are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Very quiet and nice villa - perfect to visit puglia

The house is prettier than on the pictures. It is nicely renovated, very clean and has everything you need ! It is in the countryside it is very quiet, so it is great to relax... the beds are comfortable. In 30 minutes or less you can go anywhere almost (beaches on both coast, nice Cities...). The owners were very kind and helpfull. We highly recommend this villa !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Andy L.

A lovely and peaceful place amid olive trees

We have spent a relaxing week in this lovely house amid olive trees and fig trees. There is a large and beautiful patio, 2 comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen. When we stayed there in August, temperatures rose to 45 degrees Celsius; luckily, we had airco! The owner is very friendly and helpful; when we arrived, we were offered a welcome pack with olive oil and other local produce and a very extensive guide containing information re. places to visit, supermarkets and restaurants. A haven of peace!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Andy Thank you for your kind review and we're glad you enjoyed staying in our villa. It certainly was hot this year, in fact the hottest summer for a generation. But we thought we should point out to potential guests that a typical summer highest temperature is more like 35 degrees (and by no means every day) - just right for ensuring the sea and swimming pool are pleasantly warm! Kind regards Bill and Tracy
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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A blissful retrear

A wonderfully peaceful location, we were able to relax and feel at home straight away. Bill was extremely helpful and friendly, willing to help out with guidance for the area. The welcome pack of essentials given our late arrival time was wonderful so we could rest after the journey. If we had specific questions Bill was always on hand and helped above and beyond what is expected. The villa itself was clean, comfortable and spacious with everything you could need for your holiday. The private use pool was a wonderful respite from the heat of the day. We definitely intend to return to the villa to repeat the experience.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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A great house with a great host

We stayed for 2 weeks in July and loved the house and private pool. The house has everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. We had a mixture of days by the pool and BBQs in the evenings and days out. We loved the covered terrace which was great as the days were so hot. The air-conditioning in the bedrooms was a life saver. We visited Otranto, Gallipoli, Matera, Santa Maria de Leuca, and Alberobello. There is so much to do. But special mention has to go to Bill our host who was so helpful to us when we needed to get our car into the garage in Cutrofiano. He gave numerous lifts and translated so the problems were solved with minimum stress and disruption to our holiday. We can't praise Bill enough!! We would love to go back 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela E.

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Wonderful and quietly located villaIt was a wonderful holiday in this lovingly furnished and quietly located villa. The magnificent terrace, surrounded by a very well-kept and beautifully landscaped garden with various flowers and fruit trees, basically served as our living room. It was a dream to be able to spend our holiday outside in the warm air. The sounds of cicadas and crickets added to the Mediterranean flair. This is how I imagine my summer holiday.The pool with the very comfortable loungers is surrounded by flowers and plants, as you can see in the pictures. We loved watching the sunset while dangling our feet in the pool. It is pure idyll and balm for the soul!We enjoyed every day to the full and are already planning to come back.Here are some more helpful information. We like to cook and barbecue on holiday and the facilities were very good. Everything we needed or would have needed was there.The rooms are very well maintained, the Wi-Fi works perfectly even to the pool, the air conditioning in the bedrooms is very quiet and high quality. The beds and pillows are super comfortable. We have rarely slept as well as we did there. We would like to thank our friendly, incredibly well organised and helpful host Bill. His villa is one of the premium villas and hosts for a reason.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Perfectly Delightful Cottage in Puglia

We stayed four nights at this absolutely charming little farmhouse in Puglia. The cottage is set on its own and there is complete privacy. There is a lovely patio that looks out onto olive groves. It is so lovely to sit outside and enjoy the view. The cottage itself is wonderful. It is modern, tastefully decorated, and spotlessly clean (which is of upmost importance to me). The owners have thought of every convenience and it takes no time at all to feel at home in this charming villa. There is a town nearby (5 min drive?) Cutrofiano, which is convenient for groceries, etc; however, the owners graciously have fresh milk, pasta, and other bits to get you settled so you don't have the sense to arrive and then have to leave again to get supplies. The location, as far as I was concerned, was fabulous. And easy drive to either coast. The owners live nearby but we did not see them once, except upon arrival; however, they are available should we have needed anything. In all, I completely recommend this great little place and will definitely suggest it to my friends if/when they travel to this gorgeous region. Thank you Bill for providing such a wonderful place to stay in Puglia!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Karen Thank you very much for your gracious review - we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay here. You now seem a very long way away in LA, but we hope to be able to welcome you back one day! Kind regards Bill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

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Excelente, en general, porque se ajustaba en todos los aspectos a nuestros requerimientos: ubicación, servicios, limpieza, trato exquisito con los propietarios, dimensiones de la vivienda y menaje completo.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frans V.

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Fijn huis, heerlijk rustig, goed uitgerust tot in de kleinste details, op een mooie locatie. Host Bill heeft ons vriendelijk ontvangen en van alle informatie voorzien.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WCM v.

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heerlijke vakantie

Afgelegen vakantie woning waarbij we gekregen hebben wat is beschreven. zeer complete woning met mooie, zeer ruime veranda. Zeker een aanrader!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie T.

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Août 2024

Un séjour parfait dans la villeta de Bill, accueillant et discret. 3 semaines idéales dans une belle propriété où règnent sérénité et tranquillité.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wouter Jeroen v.

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Prachtig gelegen vakantiehuis

Schitterend gelegen vakantiehuis met mooie tuin en zwembad. In het huis was alles aanwezig wat je eventueel maar nodig kan hebben niets ontbrak. Als je aankomt heeft zeer vriendelijk eigenaar als deels boodschappen voor je gedaan je kan een maaltijd bereiden en er is ook voor ontbijt gezorgd. Ook is er alle informatie aanwezig wat er te doen is in de omgeving .
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MAITE D.

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Super

Propriétaires très sympathiques et très discrets. Très bon accueil avec des courses faites pour notre arrivée afin de ne pas devoir aller au supermarché en arrivant. Maison très bien conçue et très bien équipée avec tout le nécessaire pour passer de bonnes vacances.La climatisation dans les chambres est très appréciable en pleins été. Transats confortables, serviettes de piscine prévues. Tout est parfait. Piscine bien pratique et agréable pour se rafraîchir Merci beaucoup Bill et Tracy A plaisir de vous revoir si nous revenons dans les Pouilles
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norbert W.

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Herzlichen Dank an Bill

Wunderbarer Gastgeber, wunderbares Haus, wunderbarer Ort!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil J.

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Fantastic Villa

Stayed for 8 nights. Communication with Bill prior to our trip was really good. When we arrived he was there to meet us and went through local restaurants, beaches, etc. (His green book is an invaluable source of information). The villa was exactly what we wanted. In a lovely countryside location but 10 minute drive to restaurants and 25 mins to the east, west and south coast, ideal for sightseeing and the beaches. Villa itself is great, spacious, spotlessly clean, huge grounds and great pool. Really enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

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Ideale und gemütliche Unterkunft für Salento

Das großzügige Haus liegt ruhig und ideal zwischen der Ost-, Süd- und Westküste. Es konnten viele Ausflüge gemacht und Salento erkundet werden. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Es gibt quasi keine Nachbarn, die Gastgeber wohnen in der Nähe (fußläufig erreichbar). Der Pool wurde ausgiebig genutzt, da das Wasser stets kühl war, was bei der Hitze perfekt war. Das beste am Haus ist die große überdachte Terrasse, welche man als verlängertes Wohnzimmer nutzen kann. Bill und Tracy sind ausgezeichnete Gastgeber, sehr fürsorglich und sehr diskret. Der Kühlschrank war mit mehr als dem notwendigsten gefüllt, um den ersten Einkaufsstress am Ankunftstag zu vermeiden. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! DANKE für den wunderbaren Urlaub!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A. R.

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Tolles, sehr gepflegtes und top ausgestattetes Haus!

Tolles, sehr gepflegtes und top ausgestattetes Haus Das wunderbare, absolut saubere und sehr ruhig gelegene Haus hat schon auf den Bildern bezaubernd ausgesehen und als wir ankamen war alles ganz genauso wie abgebildet. Sogar noch schöner und noch gepflegter. Bill hat uns sehr herzlich empfangen und sogar der Kühlschrank war mit Delikatessen gefüllt. Das Auto hat einen schönen, schattigen Stellplatz und die Zufahrt ist angenehm und auch für einen BMW (kein SUV) einfach zu bewältigen. Bill hat sich täglich unmerklich für uns um den Pool gekümmert. Der Informationsaustausch war vorbildlich und unkompliziert. Absolut TOPP und gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review. I very much hope you can come back one day! It would be a pleasure to see you and to host you again. With very best wishes to you both Bill
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10/10 Excellent

Georg G.

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Wunderschön

Ein tolles Haus mit einer herrlichen Terrasse, ein herzlicher Gastgeber, einfach wunderschön,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabelle P.

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Ein wunderschöner Ort zum Entspannen

Wie auf den Bildern schönes, gemütliches Haus mit einer (wie ich finde) wunderschönen Terasse. Bill ist ein toller Vermieter, der es versteht sich um alles zu kümmern und sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich ist... und Gott sei Dank Dank englisch (Muttersprache) und italienisch spricht und so auch mal bei einer Reservierung helfen kann. Ja die Lage ist etwas abgeschieden... aber der Nächste Ort ist mit dem Auto nicht weit und hat eine menge gute Restaurants und ich war nach den vollen Städten und Ständen (Saison) sehr froh über den Frieden den dieser Ort ausstrahlt. Ich würde wieder kommen :)
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

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Perfect verblijf gehad

Woning waar alles aanwezig is wat je kunt wensen. Heerlijke bedden, goede douches, airco die het gewoon goed doet, zwembad voor de nodige afkoeling, veranda met grote tafel waar je heerlijk kunt ontbijten, buiten BBQ, buiten douche…gewoon helemaal compleet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodor N.

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Schön, ruhig, einfach perfekt

Sauberes Objekt in wunderschönen gepflegten Anlage. Man fühlt sich durch Bill herzlich willkommen. Alles ist unkompliziert. Verhalten des Vermieters warmherzig, professionell und unkompliziert.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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Magnifique

Propriété bonne propreté et bien équipée. À recommander
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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Beautiful villa in a peaceful setting.

Beautiful villa in a quiet peaceful location. The villa has everything you could possibly need, it is very well equipped even grocery essentials to start you off! Bill and Tracy have gone the extra mile when thinking about their guests comfort and needs. It’s a great spot to explore the surrounding area and off the tourist track. Cutrofiano is the nearest town about a 10 min drive with a few restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. We had a great chilling week here and the pool was very welcome in the August heat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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Lovely Villa

Lovely villa in quiet country location and only 10 mins drive to nearest small town for supermarket, restaurants etc. The owners, Bill & Tracey, were great and could not be more helpful. They live a short distance away, they are on hand should any problems occur, but they are very unintrusive. Bill has produced a very useful 'bible' containing information regarding the villa, local shops and restaurants, and places to visit with maps and directions. This was invaluable. There is a small pool which is wonderful to cool off in on hot days and the covered terrace is perfect for eating outside or chilling on the sun loungers at the end of a hard day's sightseeing. Having spent a month in this beautiful hideaway we can thoroughly recommend Villa Della Mora to anyone looking to explore this delightful part of Puglia. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude G R.

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Will come back for sure!!!

Clean, spacious, comfortable, quiet, large modern kitchen and the most important element in my opinion, is the owner’s attention to detail. 100% satisfaction.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla v.

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Fijn huis in hele rustige omgeving

Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien, de airco en de ventilatoren zijn erg fijn. Het zwembad is ondiep, maar dat wisten we vooraf en het is heerlijk om er lekker in af te koelen. In de omgeving zijn leuke tochtjes te maken en er zijn veel fijne, zeer betaalbare restaurants.

About the host

Hosted by Bill

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I moved to Puglia from London in 2008 with my partner and children, one of whom was born in Italy. We bought the rental villa and then the family house we now live in 100m away. We love the lifestyle here - the weather, pace of life, community feeling, food, countryside living, hundreds of miles of coastline ... the list goes on and on. We couldn't imagine returning to the UK now, and we're sure you'll understand why if you choose to stay as our guests in this wonderful part of the Mediterranean.

Why they chose this property

The villa is secluded and yet near to neighbouring towns; it is surrounded by olive groves and fruit trees; and it is right in the centre of the Salento region of Puglia, providing access to both the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines and their countless coves, bays and beaches.

What makes this property unique

This area of Puglia is as yet largely undiscovered by foreign tourists, providing one of the last corners of Italy that genuinely offers a taste of Italian rural life as it has been lived for generations. The people are warm and welcoming, and there are countless bars and restaurants offering exceptionable value for money and quality: eating out - and food more generally - are local obsessions. The cuisine, not to mention absurdly cheap wine, should not be missed!

The Salento region escaped the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, with relatively few cases and little excess pressure on hospitals. But before Covid-19 came along, the region had already recently been devasted by a disease affecting olive trees, Xylella fastidiosa. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of the tree stock is now dying. A state subsidy scheme has been introduced to replant all the trees but this will take time. In the meantime, this lovely region is now suffering, and many of the older olive farmers are struggling to survive. We very much hope that you still wish to visit and thereby help to kickstart the renewal of this wonderful region.

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