Agriturismo L’UPUPA is an ancient olive grove overlooking the Ionic Sea. At L’UPUPA we pride ourselves in producing best quality Extra Vergine Olive Oil, vegetables and fruits and restore the natural habitat all on natural basis. We welcome you to visit us in our little oasis where you can share our passion for nature, food and farming. Agricamping in our beautiful unspoiled piece of paradise is coming soon.
Agriturismo L’UPUPA is an ancient olive grove overlooking the Ionic Sea. Here we will offer unique holidays where you can share our passion for great food while relaxing in our beautiful unspoiled piece of paradise.
On July 15, 2018 we successfully ended our Crowdfunding campaign with the backing of over 100 supporters. We are very touched for the widespread help and all the great feedback we have received, thank you!
Find more information below about how to become part of our project.
Sponsor an olive tree
With the support of over 100 L’UPUPA friends, we are working with more energy and more ressources towards opening a sustainable and beautiful Agri-Camping in Salve, LE. At the same time, we are fighting the unstoppable Xyllella Fastidiosa Bacteria that is sweeping over our peninsula.
If you have missed our campaign and would like to fight with us to help our hundreds of year old olives trees to survive this natural disaster, you can now sponsor an olive tree. Contact us for more information: info@agriturismolupupa.com.
Have you read? This article was published in German in the Appenzeller Zeitung on July 2, 2018.
We are proud to produce award-winning real Extra Virgin Olive Oil. On top of that here at Agriturismo L’UPUPA we produce a wide range of homegrown and homemade products.
Our L’UPUPA Extra Virgin Olive Oil is currently unavailable for purchase.
We welcome you to stay with us in our little paradise all year round. The olive grove is sitting on the southeastern tip of Italy, only a few minutes from both the sandy beaches of the Ionic Sea and the rugged coastline of the Adriatic Sea. The Salento region has many options for activities, sightseeing, and pure relaxation. We are due to open end of year 2018, sign up to our newsletter and we’ll keep you posted on our progress!
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Outdoor adventures include biking, rock climbing, sailing, canoeing, SUPing, fishing and many more land and ocean based adventures.
When’s the best season for you to visit us? It’s hard to pick a favorite season because the Salento is beautiful all year round! We have a plentiful spring when flowers are blooming, hot summers for extensive beach life, warm autumns empty beaches and mild winters perfect for physical exercising. None of the seasons will disappoint you!
Things to do
The Salento is a hidden gem in Italy. Explore the nearby cities such as Lecce, Gallipoli or Castro. Or venture into nature with lots of tranquil places to explore and discover.
If you have questions after browsing our website and there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact us! We are happy to answer any questions personally.
Exploring the coastline and the local culture with remnants going back to the Messapian times is a must do. We invite you to come taste the Salento cuisine which is influenced by sun-ripened Mediterranean ingredients and the sea.
Come by boat, car, train, bus, plane or bike. We can help you with arrangements, contact us for questions or help.
Off the beaten track in Salento
The Salento region is up and coming and still a secret destination for many. We invite you to come and explore this beautiful area all year round. Most of the year, you have coves and beaches all to yourself, enjoy the plentiful culinary delicacies and enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and hospitality.
