The B&B Il Gelso is located in the nice and quite countryside of Salento , in Monteroni di Lecce , just 5 km from Lecce , a few chilometers from the city of Copertino , and 15 km from the wonderful beach of Porto Cesareo. Not far from the Campus of the Università del Salento (Departments of Law , Engineering (ECOTEKNE pole) , Mathematical , Physical and Natural Sciences , Business) and from the Institutes of the National Council for Research , from the Città di Lecce "Hospital" , from the Nanotechnology National Laboratory - NNL , the Technological District , the B&B Il Gelso is the ideal place for those , tourists , teachers , students , visiting researchers , travellers , who are willing to spend short or long periods of time in the peace and relax ot the countryside of Salento , being able , at any time , to reach both the wonderful Lecce , and the most famous beaches on the Ionic or Adriatic see , such as Gallipoli , Porto Selvaggio , Castro , Otranto , the spa resorts of Santa Cesarea , Santa Maria di Leuca , but remaining far from crowdy and noisy places.31 km from Melpignano , where the famous Notte della Taranta takes place in August , every year , the B&B Il Gelso is the pefect choice for both families and groups of friends willing to spend their stay in a friendly environment. The B&B owners welcomes bikers , people riding bicycles , trekking admirers and any other categories of tourists , and have estabilished contacts with all theese communities , both in Italy and abroad , offering special offers to travelling groups.The informal attitude of the owners and their open mind , differentiate the B&B Il Gelso from the more traditional hotels and/or B&B of the area , allowing anyone to find a comfortable and friendly welcome and a warm interaction for the entire stay. The authentic principles of the B&B hospitality are offered to the guests , providing a family-like atmospere but allowing privacy and relax.