Agricultural learning centers and youth-oriented farms situated around Lecce
Fun Times Together: Dive into the exciting world of Traveling Together, the base for the Children's Museum of Lecce, as we explore activities that help kids embrace nature, food, and culture. Being together as a family means fostering curiosity and cultivating cherished memories in the heart of southern Italy. Let's take a trip through the educational farms of Salento to create an unforgettable family adventure!
When it comes to engaging your little ones, these magical farms in Salento will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Feed the furry friends at La Fattoria di Nonno Pippi in Ugento, where animal enthusiasts like Giuseppe welcome visitors with educational charm and warm hospitality. Take part in a agri-aperitivo, a delightful three-hour event that includes a farm tour, animal interactions, and a farm-to-table tasting of local delicacies. Kids will enjoy collecting eggs, feeding the creatures, and playing outdoor games, while parents can relax in stroller-friendly areas.
For a taste of traditional Salento farm life, make a stop at Masseria Sant'Angelo in Corigliano d'Otranto. This farm-stay offers interactive experiences as both a working agriturismo and certified educational farm. Families can learn about the care and feeding of animals like donkeys, goats, cows, chickens, and farm dogs. Kids participate in gardening activities, watch goat's milk transformed into cheese, and even enjoy horseback riding.
If you're hoping for an adventure in experiential learning, head to Masseria Capasa in Martano. This 20-hectare farm specializes in teaching children the entire farm-to-table process through workshops like churning milk into ricotta or caciotta, kneading pasta to form unique shapes, and collecting vegetables to prepare delectable sauces. Outdoor games and nature-themed treasure hunts keep energy levels high, while seasonal programs provide opportunities for creative crafts and sports.
Connect with sustainability at Biological Farm Piccapane in Cutrofiano. Kids can explore a synergistic garden, learn to grow vegetables from seeds, and participate in activities like composting and natural dyeing using local plants. Cooking workshops invite children to help prepare vegan and vegetarian dishes using fresh produce. Add yoga under the olive trees and creative recycling workshops to the mix, and it's no wonder Piccapane's summer camps focus on green living and cooperative play.
For an insight into modern dairy production, explore La Lattoria in Gagliano del Capo. Guided tours show kids how milk is transformed into yogurt and cheese, and they can witness the robotic milking system in action. The tour ends with a tasting of homemade yogurt and desserts, making it perfect for school-aged children and curious teens.
Whether you're in search of a cultural escape or a beach vacation, spending time at a didactic masseria in Lecce will offer more than just fun in the sun: the opportunity to connect with nature, understand where food comes from, and create lasting memories built on authenticity. These farms remind us that travel can be both enlightening and enjoyable, and that some of life's most valuable lessons come messy-fingered and covered in olive oil. Happy travels!
*Note: Masserias are traditional country estates common in southern Italy.
- At the educational farm of Masseria Sant'Angelo, families not only get to learn about farm life but also partake in a lifestyle that values local food and sustainable living, making it an enriching experience for all members.
- Kids at Biological Farm Piccapane can learn the intricacies of gardening, cooking, and even yoga, fostering a deep appreciation for the environment and changing their perception of travel as not just leisure, but also a means to learn and grow.
