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via Albricci, 25
72023 Mesagne (Br)
tel/fax:+39.0831.734568
cell:+39.340.7279859

special offer

...See, Taste, Hear, Touch and Smell the perfumes, delights and culture of Puglia

Come and spend a rewarding Italian holiday with L'Acanto School in Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn. Take advantage of our tailor-made language and culture courses to improve or begin your Italian studies whilst enjoying yourself in our company and with our organised trips.

We offer a one week package or if you're short of time, a long weekend break, both of which include tailor-made cultural activities and tours to discover and fall in love with Puglian region. Lessons will be held in the morning, whilst the tours will take place in the afternoon after a nice 'siesta'. Lessons often include time spent outside the classroom, studying and chatting in local cafés, a tour of a local market and a friendly Italian meal with your teacher's family.

7 DAYS PACKAGE

What's included

- 10 lessons (2 hours per day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) each with a different theme at the l'Acanto School, in modern air-conditioned classrooms. If it's sunny, lessons often include time spent outside the classroom, studying and chatting in local cafés, a tour of a local market.
- Walks in the Mediterranean countryside to "soak up" what this warm and luscious climate has to offer.
- A sailing trip along the coast, including an aperitif served on board (In Italy, we don't bother to wait for the sun to go below the yard arm to do this!)
- An Italian (Puglian) cooking lesson ending with a sumptuous dinner by a passionate local chef in his own country home situated in the middle of an olive grove.
- Wine, olive oil or cheese tasting visits are available to enjoy in the local and picturesque wine cooperatives, oil mills and farms.
- An evening dedicated to dancing, enjoying the rhythm of typical Puglian music, Pizzica Salentina.

All the above for € 610 including the return transfers from the nearest airport of Brindisi, served daily by Ryanair and Alitalia.

Accommodation in a choice of lovely local 3* hotels or B&B is available for an additional charge. Please contact us to find out more as there are a variety of options depending on the season and your own personal preferences.

When is the best time to visit us? Have a look at the l'Acanto calendar on our website which is regularly updated.

WEEKEND BREAK COURSE

If you can't make it for a whole week, would you like to come and have a long weekend break with us? We arrange weekend breaks (Friday to Sunday) and pack a great deal into your experience.

What's included

- 6 lessons (2 hours per day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) each with a different theme in L'Acanto School, in modern air-conditioned classrooms
- An Italian (Puglian) cooking lesson ending with a sumptuous dinner by a passionate local chef in his own country home situated in the middle of an olive grove.
- Wine, olive oil and cheese tasting in the local and picturesque wine cooperatives, oil mills and farms.
- An evening dedicated to dancing, enjoying the rhythm of typical Puglian music, Pizzica Salentina.

All the above for € 350 including the return transfers from the nearest airport of Brindisi, served daily by Ryanair, Alitalia and more flights. Have a look at the airports' website of Puglia www.seap-puglia.it , to book your most convenient flight to join us.

Please phone, or e-mail us with any questions you might have. We are here to help you plan your Puglian break and look after your stay. All our staff are multi-lingual, so don't delay. Contact us on land line 0039.0831.734568, mobile tel. 0039.340.7279859, or by e-mail info@lacanto.it

We are looking forward to meeting you and sharing this great region with you

L'Acanto Staff

If you are not still sure, here are some reasons why you really should come and spend some time with the L'Acanto School in Mesagne.

Mouth-watering food, heart-stopping views, deserted white beaches and oodles of history - this is what holidays to Puglia are all about. The peaceful Puglia region in Southern Italy's heal, is renown for its enchanting whitewashed coastal homesteads, serene hills cloaked in olive groves and vineyards, medieval villages connected by narrow, winding streets and stunning turquoise seas.

Food-wise, this place has got a lot to sing about. You'll be served the Puglia region's trademark fare, local specialities of lamb, seafood and orecchiette pasta. With restaurants and trattorias on every corner, one thing's for sure, you won't go hungry.

In Italy, conversation is an art form. Walk along the open cafes in Mesagne and you'll observe groups engaged in intense, animated discussions on a wide variety of topics. But, Italians don't casually discuss personal matters of religion or politics. Conversational topics that are appreciated, however, are (besides family) Italian culture, art, films, food, wine and, of course, sports, especially football (soccer)! Art is a big part of Italian culture, and not only visible in its museums. Colourful streets are lined with buildings of every shape, size, and colour - often characterised by huge arches and columns. Decorative windows, steps, and fountains are testament to a wide variety of styles and tastes.

As in many regions, dancing is an important component of Puglian culture. One such dance, the Tarantella, originated in the Middle Ages, and is said to be probably the most recognized song of all the Italian folklore music. It literally means "tarantula" and dancers rotate clockwise in a large circle. When the music in the set changes, and it becomes faster, the dancers quickly change the direction to anticlockwise. Frequently seen at authentic Italian weddings, the Tarantella has several variations depending on the region of the country. It is often the theme song of many restaurants and pizzerias throughout the country.

So whether you're planning your holidays or just fancy bagging yourself a last minute holiday to Puglia, this little corner of Italy is sure to seduce you!

via Albricci, 25
72023 Mesagne (Br)
tel/fax:+39.0831.734568
cell:+39.340.7279859