Short-Term Stays
in Salento to
Explore Your Move
Spend a few days or weeks exploring Salento at your own pace, to see if you can imagine calling it
home.
Many people don’t move to Salento in one big leap.
They come first to experience it… to see if it feels right.
This short stay is designed for people who want to discover Salento on their own terms, without a structured decision-making process. It helps you experience daily life here so you can decide whether you want deeper planning support later.
If you’re looking to use your time in Salento to compare neighbourhoods with guidance, or work through relocation logistics with an expert,
our Immersion Experience is built for that stage.
Relocating to Italy — and especially to a place like Salento — is as much about feeling as it is about logistics.
A short, intentional stay allows you to:
Experience daily life beyond tourism
Explore different towns and neighbourhoods
Get a general sense of daily life and practical realities
Ask general questions as they come up with a one-to-one consultation with Stef
Decide whether Salento feels like a place you could belong
For many people, this visit becomes the moment things click — or the moment they realise they need more time. Both are valuable outcomes.
Why a short visit matters before relocating
Where you’ll stay
Short-term stays in Salento can look very different, depending on what you’re drawn to and what’s available at the time.
It might be a place by the sea, where mornings begin with a swim and coffee in the sun. An apartment in the heart of Lecce with bars, bakeries and evening passeggiata right outside your door. Or something quieter in the countryside, surrounded by olive trees and open skies.
Sometimes stays come through trusted local contacts and people we know here; other times they’re carefully chosen BnBs or short-term rentals that suit an exploratory visit. What matters most is that your base feels comfortable, welcoming, and well-placed for both enjoying Salento and getting a feel for daily life.
It can absolutely feel like a holiday.
It’s just one with a little more intention behind it.
Accommodation options and pricing vary depending on timing and the type of stay. We help guide you towards suitable short-term options through local connections, trusted recommendations, and carefully chosen rentals. Bookings and payments are made directly with hosts or providers, who set their own availability, pricing, and terms.
How we support your visit
We help you approach your short stay with purpose, not guesswork.
This can include:
Guidance on where to stay in Salento for an exploratory visit
In-person time to talk through general questions and observations from your stay
Light guidance on what options exist if you decide to explore things further
If you want some more structured support while you’re here….
If you decide that Salento is the right place for you, we can also introduce you to trusted local property partners who support longer-term rentals or property purchases. This is part of the immersion experience but it can be helpful to know that support is there if and when you’re ready.
Thinking ahead? Salento can be your base for Italy’s two-year residency.
For those considering where to spend Italy’s two-year residency period, this offers a simple, supported way to begin.
A short stay can be a helpful starting point if you’re considering longer-term options like Italy’s two-year residency — allowing you to experience Salento before deciding whether to move into structured relocation or legal support.
Curious how this could work for your situation?
Get in touch.
Who this short-term accommodation service is for
People considering a move to Salento or Southern Italy
Those wanting to apply, plan, or prepare — but not commit yet
Anyone who prefers to meet, see, and feel before deciding
If, while you’re here, you find yourself wanting more than just a place to stay — more context, more confidence, or more connection — this short stay can naturally lead into further support.
If you’re already ready to make decisions, compare options in detail, or work through relocation logistics with guidance, many people choose to build on their visit with our Personalised Immersion Experience, designed to help you settle in, understand daily life in Salento, and feel more at home as you explore what living here could look like.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Short stays are self-led, exploratory visits to Salento with a consultation with Stef.
They’re designed for people who want to experience the area independently, to see how daily life feels before deciding whether to explore relocation further.Support is light-touch and contextual, helping you approach your visit with intention, without a structured agenda or planning process.
We’ll put you in touch with accommodation providers, and meet with you during your stay for an hour to see how you’ve found it. -
They’re ideal if you’re:
considering relocating but want to explore first
deciding between regions or towns
unsure whether Italy suits your lifestyle long-term
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The difference is structure.
Short stays are independent and unstructured, giving you space to explore on your own.
Immersion experiences are structured and guided, designed for people who want dedicated time and support to actively work through relocation decisions across one or two days. We can organise for you to meet with a commercialista, a property specialist, give you a list of neighbourhoods to check out. There’s also the option to add cultural experiences to your stay - cooking classes, wine tours etc.If you’re still exploring, a short stay is the right place to begin. If you’re ready for guided decision-making, the immersion experience is designed for that next stage.
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Short stays are typically between one and three days to a week or even longer if you prefer, and often include a day or two of immersion experiences.
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We will suggest accommodation options for you from our providers. Payment is managed through them directly.
Experiences, local support and orientation can be curated as part of the stay, which becomes part of our immersion experience.