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Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) at Diso Marittima, Salento, Italy
Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) at Diso Marittima, Salento, Italy
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The word focara (Fòcara) is a dialect term of Salento, and other southern dialects, which indicates a bonfire of wood to burn. Currently the term is used to denote the particular traditional rite in use in almost all municipalities of Salento to create piles of fagots at the crossroads of the city and set him on fire on the eve of the liturgical feast of St. Anthony Abbot. Around this blazing pyre are used to hold back, to spend the evening, the families who built it. Where did this tradition has its origin is not certain: probably from ancient pagan rituals.
The word focara (Fòcara) is a dialect term of Salento, and other southern dialects, which indicates a bonfire of wood to burn. Currently the term is used to denote the particular traditional rite in use in almost all municipalities of Salento to create piles of fagots at the crossroads of the city and set him on fire on the eve of the liturgical feast of St. Anthony Abbot. Around this blazing pyre are used to hold back, to spend the evening, the families who built it. Where did this tradition has its origin is not certain: probably from ancient pagan rituals.

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Charming house w/ private sea access & jacuzzi

Charming house w/ private sea access & jacuzzi

Marittima Puglia
Stay at this villa in Diso. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Cala dell'Acquaviva and Castro Marina are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
The house was in a lovely location but was very tired. Worn paint in the kitchen and a broken glass cook top. It is very small, no living area and only one air conditioning unit in the hallway to service the whole house. This means you have to sleep with all bedroom doors wide open in order to keep ...

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Charming house w/ private sea access & jacuzzi
SALENTO VILLA WITH POOL, GARDEN, TERRACES, NEAR THE SEA OF CASTRO

SALENTO VILLA WITH POOL, GARDEN, TERRACES, NEAR THE SEA OF CASTRO

DISO PUGLIA- SALENTO
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Diso. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Cala dell'Acquaviva and Castro Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This is a lovely villa for a family holiday. It’s beautifully decorated with a wonderful pool, gardens and lots of space to relax. We enjoyed strolling into Diso and going to the local shop, pizzeria, cafe and restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and it was a very peaceful place to be.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

SALENTO VILLA WITH POOL, GARDEN, TERRACES, NEAR THE SEA OF CASTRO
Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

4 out of 5
Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Melendugno LE
$65 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$71 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
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The front desk was very helpful and the view from our room was fantastic

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SALENTO VILLA WITH POOL, GARDEN, TERRACES, NEAR THE SEA OF CASTRO

SALENTO VILLA WITH POOL, GARDEN, TERRACES, NEAR THE SEA OF CASTRO

DISO PUGLIA- SALENTO
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Diso. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Cala dell'Acquaviva and Castro Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This is a lovely villa for a family holiday. It’s beautifully decorated with a wonderful pool, gardens and lots of space to relax. We enjoyed strolling into Diso and going to the local shop, pizzeria, cafe and restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and it was a very peaceful place to be.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

SALENTO VILLA WITH POOL, GARDEN, TERRACES, NEAR THE SEA OF CASTRO
Discover "Locanda Fiori di Zagara", an 18th-century historical residence in Diso

Discover "Locanda Fiori di Zagara", an 18th-century historical residence in Diso

Diso Puglia
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Diso. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Cala dell'Acquaviva and Castro Marina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
The beds were nice and the sheets were clean. The home is large and could easily accommodate more than our group of 8 adults. Everything was as communicated on Vrbo and was well appointed with the exception of a dirty pool and the stove was sometimes a challenge for us.. All in all, our stay was ...

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Discover "Locanda Fiori di Zagara", an 18th-century historical residence in Diso
Charming house w/ private sea access & jacuzzi

Charming house w/ private sea access & jacuzzi

Marittima Puglia
Stay at this villa in Diso. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Cala dell'Acquaviva and Castro Marina are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
The house was in a lovely location but was very tired. Worn paint in the kitchen and a broken glass cook top. It is very small, no living area and only one air conditioning unit in the hallway to service the whole house. This means you have to sleep with all bedroom doors wide open in order to keep ...

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Charming house w/ private sea access & jacuzzi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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