ristorazione — Castro · Puglia
In Castro Marina, on the pier that stretches toward the crystal-clear sea of Salento, Sottovento is the fixed point of reference for anyone looking for the right aperitivo, breakfast with a view, and a family welcome that feels like coming home.
On the pier of Castro Marina, where the old harbour meets the crystal-clear sea of Salento, Sottovento occupies one of the brightest corners of the Adriatic coast. The white kiosk, with its minimal and carefully curated décor, can be spotted from afar: wicker sofas, open umbrellas, tables looking straight out over the water. A landing point chosen faithfully by local guests and by visitors who return every summer.
The day begins at the counter, with breakfast by the sea as an indispensable ritual: a coffee, a snack, time that slows down before the first swim. Sottovento accompanies every hour of the day with the same care, from morning through to the evening aperitivo. The family-run spirit of Assunta and her children comes through in the attentive service and in the smile that, as many guests recall, is never missing.
Behind the counter, the work is careful even when the terrace is full: inventive cocktails, spritz, gin, and the mojitos that reviews cite as the house speciality. Guests describe the aperitivo offering as the end of the world — a Salento expression that leaves no room for doubt. The lively, professional staff handle the crowd without ever losing the rhythm.
Assunta and her children wait every summer for those who already know and those who haven't been yet: the page tells you where to find them.
