The first thing you see in the morning is the sea. Depending on the light, it shimmers blue on the horizon, while the pool glows turquoise in the morning sun. All around, the lush green of the olive trees. A sight you won't soon forget.

Casa Doro was never intended as a holiday home. Dorothea Schuster originally built it for herself, her family, and friends, and you can feel that in every room: It feels like a real home, with great attention to detail. A week's break in Puglia was all it took for Dorothea to decide she wanted to live here. A few months later, she returned and discovered the unfinished building. After extensive renovations, a spacious, light-filled house in Mediterranean style has emerged. Sand-colored natural stone, linen, and cotton – minimalist yet sophisticated.

Dorothea is not only a true cosmopolitan but has also worked for many years in international hotels in Europe and America. So she knows exactly what her guests need to feel completely at ease. The holiday home she has renovated is extremely stylish and is personally managed by her. The centerpiece is the impressive pool. Here, the days fill themselves with swimming, reading, relaxing, cycling, or long walks. The Torre Guaceto nature and marine reserve is only a 15-minute drive away, and in summer, concerts take place in the streets of the surrounding old towns.