White buildings with powder-blue shutters house elegant guest rooms on a green property adorned with olive trees. White on white is a theme throughout the common spaces, including the chic restaurant whose indoor dining room is decorated with curlicue iron stair rails and a large candle chandelier. Outdoor seating is arranged in a pleasant covered porch area with billowy white curtains. Another beautiful corner of the hotel is the pool area, surrounded by palm trees and flowering bushes. Inside the large pool is a corner shallow tub for relaxing. A small outdoor bar offers guests snacks and cocktails to enjoy under a white pergola.

The property is less than a 10-minute drive to Otranto on the way to Giurdignano, a town with historical remnants dating back to the Bronze Age. The pristine beaches of the Baia dei Turchi are less than a 10-minute drive away. Lecce can be reached in less than 45 minutes by car, and Gallipoli is within an hour's drive. Brindisi Airport as about 45 miles away.

Rooms are spacious with white walls, white curtains and white bedding that creates an airy, elegant feel. Shabby-chic furnishings like curvy wooden headboards and wood-framed stand-up mirrors add a homey element to the space. All rooms have wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have tile showers, some with handheld showerheads.

Tenuta Centoporte has a restaurant serving tasty Salento cuisine with two dining rooms and an outdoor terrace. A small spa offers beauty treatments and massages (including shiatsu), and has a steam room and a hot bath. The pool has nearby showerheads for rinsing off. There are plenty of spots for relaxing on lounge chairs and in cabanas, and the outdoor bar serves snacks and cocktails. Bicycle rental is available.