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Nardo is a great place to stay if you want to be close to the magnificent beaches of Porto Cesareo but far enough away from the general beach hotels/locations. It is small enough to know your way around and friendly enough to feel comfortable and safe. The piazza comes to life in the evenings as everyone meets up for drinks before dinner. Sit outside Cafe Parisi in the main square to have a pre-dinner drink (delicious Puglia wine) and to watch the world go by. Nardo is not overrun with tourists so you feel like you have discovered a secret place! There are coffee shops everywhere, fresh fruit and veg sold on the streets, local men's clubs and locals drinking and socialising everywhere. Parking is not a problem as you can park most places for free and walking to anywhere central takes less than 10 minutes. Having been all over Puglia these past 3 weeks, this place got our hearts! Beware of opening times - Nardo is deserted between 2-6 so you won't find anywhere to eat if you arrive late or want to eat early.

Beautiful centre, lovely restaurants and town! The historical centre is special. Close to more beautiful cities and beaches. Good area to stay, visit Nardo itself and other towns - location is perfect! Easy to go around. People are lovely. Nardo was a good choice and we would love to visit the area again.😃

Having travelled around Puglia for nearly a year, Nardo is not quite as advertised. The Centro is very dirty in comparison to other historical centres. The centre is also very small and not grand like the photos. There is a large pigeon poo problem and many restaurants and cafes, places their tables ontop of unclean streets. You will see a lot of upturned dead cockroaches. The main piazza is ok, a little dull and lacks atmosphere. There's not point to dress up. There is not the usual "la passeggiata", to walk and socialise. I have been to other towns in North Puglia with fabulous "la passeggiata" such as Corato and Altamura where the atmosphere is electric! Also the pizza places I found were very poor quality either cold or poorly made with cheap ingredients and hugely overpriced. However Nardo has a hidden gem, there are two amazing beaches just 5 minute drive. As you move away from the centre on the road Aldo Moro the apartments take on a more 50's white block style quite "American" looking with lovely open spaces. Clean fresh air and lots of blue sky. Santa Caterina and Santa Maria Bagno are breathtaking and you really get that wonderful Italian summer vibe. The water is crystal clear and there's lots of people on a moped with flip flops. Out of the 3 main towns in the area Galatone, Galatina and Nardo. Nardo has the most complete in terms of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and infrastructure etc and is the prettier of the 3. The other big bonus is that the people are lovely with genuine smiles.

the piazza Salandra was my favourite place, along with the old churches. alots of night activities plus lives concerts to the piazza it was amazing. yes it is very easy to get around Nardo' there s traffic but not congestions . everywhere you eat is all good.

The location is out on offroad, also with some friendly dogs. The nice big beach is cca 15 km at Punta Prosciuto. For dinner is good choice cca 5 km small city Santa Maria al Bagno. I is good trip to visit city Otranto and Santa Maria de Laucca.