Resort Villa Hermosa in Porto Cesareo

The 25 rooms at Resort Villa Hermosa are air-conditioned and have a minibar, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer a private entrance. The property, once a farmhouse, has been renovated into a resort with meeting facilities, a bar, and a restaurant.

The resort has two outdoor swimming pools, one with a Jacuzzi, plus an open-air bath with sun loungers and beach chairs. The pool area includes a pool bar and a shallow-end section for children. Guests can use the pool and beach towels and the seasonal pools are set in the garden.

The on-site restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, with a rich breakfast included for all guests. Breakfast in the room is possible, and the bar and snack bar offer drinks. The hotel also provides a coffee house on site and can arrange packed lunches.

A free shuttle service runs to local beaches, and the hotel offers free airport shuttle service. Bicycle rentals are available to explore the area, and the multilingual staff can arrange boat trips, scuba-diving excursions, and tours of the Salento region. Free valet parking and parking with 24-hour security and CCTV is provided.

The hotel organizes unique themed evenings for guest entertainment and has a nightclub or DJ on site. Happy hour is offered, as are cooking classes. For children, babysitting and child services are available, and the property has board games and puzzles.

Pools: 2 outdoor pools, one with Jacuzzi

Location: 5 minutes' drive to Porto Cesareo center

Dining: Mediterranean cuisine restaurant with rich breakfast

Transport: Free beach shuttle & free airport shuttle

Activities: Themed evenings, nightclub, cooking classes

Business: Meeting rooms & fax/photocopying