The Masseria and its history
The masserie of Puglia are the truest expression of the farming culture that has shaped this land and its traditions.
Masseria Galatea stands in the sun-drenched countryside of southern Salento; its imposing, majestic structure is that of a former tobacco factory — once a place of work and hospitality for the many farming families who tended the surrounding fields. The massaro’s dwelling, the processing rooms, the stables, the granary: every space is a reminder of a chapter in the agricultural story of this corner of Puglia.
In the years following the Second World War, however, the gradual abandonment of the countryside due to industrial progress left deep marks of neglect, eventually reducing the masseria to a ruin. With great commitment and determination, we prevented the building’s inevitable collapse, preserving it and, above all, giving it a new life.
The farm
We cultivate our land using organic methods, ensuring a constant supply of fresh, seasonal vegetables to share with our guests and to use in our kitchen.
Our orchard of ancient varieties, home to native fruit trees such as figs, strawberry trees and pomegranates, provides a wonderful base for the jams we serve at breakfast.
Our fields of “Senatore Cappelli” durum wheat give us the precious semolina from which we make fresh bread, pasta and baked goods every day. Completing our agricultural work is the cultivation of the caper plant, whose beautiful, fragrant blossom shines proudly in the Masseria Galatea logo.
Masseria Galatea Agriturismo
Masseria Galatea is a young agricultural estate run by a new generation of farmers.
We devote care and passion to producing and transforming native ingredients rooted in the rural traditions of Salento. With the same attention and curiosity, we welcome our guests, offering simple services connected with nature, accompanying them on their journey through Salento and sharing our knowledge of the territory we call home.
Ours is a family-run agriturismo where, every day, we hope you can feel the passion behind everything we do.