The Location
“Villa Vanda” is located in the breathtaking area of upper SALENTO in PUGLIA (Apulia) region, at the border of the beautiful VALLE D'ITRIA (D’ITRIA Valley) and only 6km away from the amazing Natural Reserve and Protected Marine area of Torre Guaceto.
This corner of Apulia cannot fail to conquer your eyes, heart and mind with its beauty. Here our Guests will find a perfect summary of the region's beauty, including history, culture and enchanting landscapes, where nature still offers all the charm of a place where time has stood still.
“Villa Vanda” occupies a unique position a short distance from Brindisi Airport (22km) and the amazing beaches of the Adriatic coast. Our Guests can also easily access Taranto (53km), Lecce (59km) and Bari (117km) airports.
San Vito dei Normanni is a town of 19,947 inhabitants of the province of Brindisi in Apulia. The inhabitants are called Sanvitesi (or Santuvitisi in the local dialect) and the town is sometimes referred to as San Vito.
The town is located in the northeast of the Salento plains, not far from the Itria Valley. The geography of the land is flat and slightly undulating on the border with the municipalities of Carovigno and Ostuni. It is located 9 kilometres from the Adriatic coast, the nearest port and beach being Specchiolla, a historic marine residence of San Vito. San Vito also is 5 km from the Torre Guaceto; a nature reserve accessible by foot or bicycle (Pennagrossa Point), and 12 km from the tower which gives its name to the protected area. The Ionian Sea is about 45 km away. It’s altitude is around 100 metres (328 feet) above sea level precisely between 57–146 m (187–479 ft). The highest point of the city centre is located in Contrada Castello d'Alceste, 1,190 m (3,904 ft).
