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18/12/2025: Puglia and Campania were our favorite destinations for a quick seaside getaway when we wandered the mountains to visit Padre Pio... And in Peschici, we managed to stay almost a week, at the Morcavallo. A hotel overlooking the sea, where practically the only barrier was the beach. I also spent a lot of time by the pool, before diving into that sky-blue sea; to the right of the promenade was a small marina that wasn't always crowded. The food at the hotel was very good; a beautiful, dusty lady, a regular guest who lived not far from Peschici, confirmed this to us. She told us that she spent up to two months at the hotel and that she wasn't originally from Puglia. She had moved near San Giovanni Rotondo with her husband, a great friend of Saint Pio, even before the friar became famous in Italy and throughout the world, and to whom they remained devoted forever. The kind lady, now a widow for some time, was astonished when she learned where we were from: her sister, who lived in the same town as us, had married one of our fellow citizens in the 1950s, a well-known local farmer and former mayor. We kept each other company for the rest of our stay, and she told us wonderful things... The owner of the Morcavallo confounded us by saying he also owned a hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo, on the avenue leading to the Sanctuary.

28/09/2025: We stayed at Hotel Morcavallo and had a fantastic experience. The seaside location is stunning, just steps from the beach, and the large, well-maintained pool is perfect for relaxing. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and the buffet breakfast and cuisine offer tasty, fresh dishes, including local specialties. The friendly and helpful staff make the stay truly enjoyable: highly recommended!