We visited Puglia in early October and stayed at Materiis, a magical place in the Itria valley, earthy and poetic at the same time. The property is located outside Noci in the midst of cultivated fields crossed by the ubiquitous dry walls, secluded and yet convenient. It is spotless and furnished with grace and respect of traditions. The grounds are vast and generous with vegetables and flowers.
To oversee the property there is Elena who made us feel at home. She prepared scrumptious breakfasts and taught us how to make taralli and The temptation is not to write and keep the secret. Materiis is indeed a magical place set in the lovely Puglia landscape, poetic and surreal at the same time! The property is spotless and furnished with grace and respect of traditions. The grounds are vast and generous with vegetables and flowers all used in the kitchen and to decorate the interiors. To oversee the property there is Elena who made us feel at home. She prepared scrumptious breakfasts, taught us to make taralli
and to understand the land and the architecture. With her mother Melina, prepared the most delicious dinner one could expect for the very special 70th birthday completed with flower arrangements and a magnificent cake. Now you know that if you want to understand Puglia you must go to Materiis and you may wish to stay. Thanks you Elena and thank you Melina. and the land and the architecture. She and her mother, Signora Melina, prepared for us the most delicious dinner one could expect for a very special birthday, completed with flower arrangements and a magnificent cake.
All we can say, after five delightful days, is that if you wish to experience Puglia and the gracious hospitality of its people you must start at Materiis. Thank you Elena and thank you Melina. We will certainly be back.