Castle Elvira rises above woodland and olive groves outside Trepuzzi, its pale stone towers restored as an intimate all-suite retreat. The interiors preserve high ceilings, tiled floors and original architectural details, then introduce contemporary art, saturated colour and hand-carved marble baths. A central salon, private cinema and rooftop bar give the castle several distinct gathering spaces, while pools and Italianate gardens spread through the estate. The restaurant occupies a former farm building and focuses on Salento produce. Lecce and both Puglian coastlines are within reach, though crenellations, terraces and parkland define the immediate horizon.