While there's no place like a home for the holidays, sometimes a change of scenery can be just what you need to get in the spirit. If you are looking for a unique Christmas experience this year, consider visiting Nardò, Italy.
This Salento city comes alive during the Christmas holidays with decorations, lights and music that will fill your heart with joy. Follow me as I explore all the wonderful things Nardò has to offer during Christmas 2022!
Enter the Historic Center of Nardò
The best point to start the journey is Via Osanna. This street leads to Piazza Salandra where you will find a large Christmas tree illuminated with twinkling lights and topped with a star. It's a remarkable sight and offers excellent photo opportunities! As you cross Piazza Salandra, take some time to explore the Christmas market that has been set up. Here you can find unique gifts and treats that are sure to make someone special happy this Christmas season.
Continue until you reach the Church of San Domenico and then go up the road towards the Church of San Giuseppe. These churches are particularly beautiful in the evening, when they are illuminated by strings of lights hanging around the doors and windowsills. After that, take some time to wander around the Piazza with a view of the Castle of Nardò and the Town Hall, before going to the Villa Comunale, where an incredible nativity scene awaits you among trees and vegetation. The life-size figures and intricate details make it a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the city during the festive season. It is sure to capture your heart!
Nardò really knows how to do Christmas right! With its beautiful decorations, festive markets, beautiful churches and atmospheric nativity scene, it's no wonder that more and more people are choosing this city as their destination for next year's festivities. Are you looking for something special to this Christmas? Look no further than Nardò, in Italy! This vibrant city comes alive during the holidays and is full of life and love. I had a great time exploring all that Salento has to offer in such a magical time, from the delicious traditional food served in the local restaurants to the lights that illuminate the streets late into the night.
A citizen-friendly city
The Municipal Administration deserves praise for the work they have done in the past years: they have done an outstanding job creating a wonderful environment where every vacationer can truly embrace the Apulian and Salento culture! If you want your 2022 parties to be full of unforgettable memories, put Nardò at the top of your list... he certainly won't disappoint you!
This city on the Ionian coast is full of life and love throughout the year. Furthermore, thanks to the incredible support of the City Administration over the years, it is a unforgettable vacation destination that will leave your heart warm... even in the coldest months!
Watch the video on the streets of Nardò at Christmas:
