Salento Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Arco di Trionfo which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Where to stay in Salento Peninsula

Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Church of Santa Chiara and Piazza Sant'Oronzo.

Lecce Historic Center
Ostuni Cathedral showing religious elements, heritage architecture and street performance

Ostuni Historic Centre

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ostuni Cathedral and Piazza della Liberta.

Ostuni Historic Centre
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Histotic Center

Unique features of Brindisi Histotic Center include the historical sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Cathedral of Brindisi or Lungomare Regina Margherita while you're exploring the area.

Brindisi Histotic Center
Otranto Castle featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Otranto Historic Centre

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Otranto Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Otranto Cathedral or Otranto Waterfront.

Otranto Historic Centre
Gallipoli Castle which includes château or palace, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historical sites and beaches. Make a stop by Gallipoli Fish Market or Gallipoli Castle while you're exploring the area.

Gallipoli Historic Center
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Specchiarica

If you're spending some time in Specchiarica, Ionian Sea and Rosario Church are top sights worth seeing.

Specchiarica
8Piuhotel
8Piuhotel
4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento, Lecce, LE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £126 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£126
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
Excellent stay in Lecce
"Quick, efficient check in. Free wi-fi. Room large, very clean and comfortable. Very modern. Plenty of sockets for charging devices. Bed large and comfortable, very good shower. Could do with a Do not disturb/No housekeeping sign for the door, room cleaned every day of our stay and we didn't really ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

8Piuhotel
Borgo Egnazia
Borgo Egnazia
5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Fasano, BR
The price is £589 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£589
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and Torre Canne Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
"I can’t remember getting better service at a hotel in my entire life. Perfection."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Borgo Egnazia
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
5 out of 5
Piazzetta Riccardi, Lecce, LE
The price is £256 per night from 7 May to 8 May
£256
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"Stayed at the patria palace lecce four days and loved it. The hotel is definitely a 5⭐️. The rooms are spacious and the service second to none. Definitely would come back and maybe stay longer! Loved it is an understatement"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2023

Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
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Donnosanto Hotel
Donnosanto Hotel
3 out of 5
Via Monte Pollino snc, Torre Santa Sabina, Carovigno, Brindisi
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Carovigno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
An off the beaten path gem!
"The hotel was really hard to find. Once there, it was great. a large room, a comfortable bed, and a very nice bathroom. We included the breakfast with our room price, and it was very worth it. Complements to the desk clerk who was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Donnosanto Hotel
Casa dei Mercanti Town House
Casa dei Mercanti Town House
Piazza Sant Oronzo 44, Lecce, LE
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a business centre. Popular attractions Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Piazzetta ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"We stayed accross the patron saint festival in town, so there were road closures. We were met a little out of town and given an escort in by Franzi and then he parked our car for us. Overall, excellent friendly and helpful customer service. Great recommendations of where to eat and what to see ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2022

Casa dei Mercanti Town House
Gallipoli - Lido Pizzo - Seafront Villa - Up to 6-8 people
Gallipoli - Lido Pizzo - Seafront Villa - Up to 6-8 people
Gallipoli Lido Pizzo, Puglia
Stay at this villa in Gallipoli. Enjoy a water park, WiFi and on-site parking. Popular attractions Baia Verde Beach and Gallipoli Port are located nearby. Discover ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Meraviglioso soggiorno
"Abbiamo soggiornato in 2 famiglie con 4 bambini. Il posto è meraviglioso, era presente tutto il necessario, dagli asciugamani alle lenzuola e tutto è stato preparato con cura per il nostro arrivo. La signora Desirée è stata inoltre molto gentile e disponibile, ci ha consigliato diverse cose da vedere, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2023

Gallipoli - Lido Pizzo - Seafront Villa - Up to 6-8 people
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Popular places to visit

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Trulli of Alberobello

You can find out about the history of Alberobello with a trip to Trulli of Alberobello. Discover the area's jazz scene and spas.

Trulli of Alberobello
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Santa Maria al Bagno Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Santa Maria al Bagno Beach during your travels in Santa Maria al Bagno? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Santa Maria al Bagno Beach
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Pescoluse Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pescoluse Beach during your travels in Marina di Pescoluse?

Pescoluse Beach
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Baia Verde Beach

Swim, soak up the sun and relax at exclusive clubs at this popular beach on the west coast of the Salento Peninsula.

Baia Verde Beach
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Gallipoli Port

Watch fishermen bring in the day’s catch, dine on fresh seafood and spot notable town landmarks at this active port.

Gallipoli Port
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Otranto Waterfront

Italy’s easternmost town sticks out into the glistening Mediterranean, its waterfront lined with stunning medieval architecture and scenic harbors.

Otranto Waterfront

Cities near Salento Peninsula

Brindisi which includes signage

Brindisi

Monopoli showing a coastal town

Monopoli

Gallipoli Port featuring a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Lecce

Taranto featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Taranto