Title: Santa Barbara Travel Guide: Best of Santa Barbara, Galatina Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels.d553248635118512676.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635118512676.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Barbara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Barbara.d553248635118512676.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Barbara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.d553248635118512676.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Barbara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Santa Barbara Things to do - Top hotels in Santa Barbara - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Barbara ![8Piuhotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5347000/5346985/40d076e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 8Piuhotel Viale Del Risorgimento 3 Lecce LE £106 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Chiesa ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews) I loved my stay at this hotel Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=5346985&PinnedHotelID=5346985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118512676) ![Mercure Hotel President Lecce](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21794/ce845d35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Hotel President Lecce Via Antonio Salandra, 6 Lecce LE £77 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Chinese Missionary Museum and Franciscan ... 8/10 Very Good! (333 reviews) Staff was excellent, very clean. However our bathroom sink was not draining properly and this was mentioned to staff on day one of our stay and it was never fixed. Also our room (201)was next door to the service room and it was very very noisey. We asked to switch rooms and we were told No. Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=21794&PinnedHotelID=21794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118512676) ![Grand Hotel di Lecce](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4219600/4219576/3ee3e507_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel di Lecce Via Oronzo Quarta 28 Lecce LE £70 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Railway Museum of Puglia and Sigismondo Castromediano ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=4219576&PinnedHotelID=4219576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118512676) [See all 8,159 properties in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635118512676) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Dimore di Lecce](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109880000/109878100/109878075/3f73f16a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dimore di Lecce Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and Museo ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) Lovely b&b. The host was super nice and friendly. Convenient walk to both the train station as well as the old city. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lecce-Hotels-Dimore-Di-Lecce.h109878075.Hotel-Information) ![Casa dei Mercanti Town House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4030000/4026500/4026480/bd444eec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa dei Mercanti Town House Piazza Sant Oronzo 44 Lecce LE Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a business centre. Popular attractions Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Piazzetta ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lecce-Hotels-Casa-Dei-Mercanti-Town-House.h4026480.Hotel-Information) ![Directly on the beach. 6 beds in villa with private access to the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33697000/33696958/22e7ba2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Directly on the beach. 6 beds in villa with private access to the sea Scala di Furno Puglia Stay at this beach apartment in Porto Cesareo. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Torre Lapillo Beach and Punta Prosciutto ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Well located property, so close to the lovely sandy beach. Clean and comfortable. Host Fabrizio was really helpful. Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Cesareo-Hotels-Directly-On-The-Beach-6-Beds-In-Villa-With-Private-Access-To-The-Sea.h33696958.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635118512676&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Barbara hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118512676&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118512676&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118512676&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118512676&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118512676&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118512676&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria You can learn about the history of Galatina when you stop by Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basilica-Of-Saint-Catherine-Of-Alexandria-Galatina-Historic-Centre.d6313595.Attraction) #### Church of Saints Peter and Paul Church of Saints Peter and Paul is just one of the places to see in Galatina, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-Saints-Peter-And-Paul-Galatina-Historic-Centre.d6313597.Attraction) #### Torre dell'Orologio Find out about the history of Galatina when you take a trip to Torre dell'Orologio. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Torre-DellOrologio-Galatina-Historic-Centre.d553248621562146136.Attraction) #### Lampada senza Luce You can find out about the history of Galatina with a visit to Lampada senza Luce. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lampada-Senza-Luce-Galatina-Historic-Centre.d553248621562146133.Attraction) #### Tarantismo Museum You can browse the exhibits at Tarantismo Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galatina. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarantismo-Museum-Galatina-Historic-Centre.d6313599.Attraction) #### Santi Dimitri Azienda Agricola Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Santi Dimitri Azienda Agricola Winery during your travels to Galatina. Find some time to visit the monuments or casinos in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santi-Dimitri-Azienda-Agricola-Winery-Galatina.d553248621532501582.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4535607/d3655614-5a1f-4ac5-b5d9-0b9641372fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour £17 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lecce-baroque-architecture-and-underground-walking-tour.a4535607.activity-details) ![Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090003/a7a28474-08bb-434c-83b8-c8afdd0f7d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-of-lecce-with-a-visit-to-the-basement-of-the-ancient-synagogue.a50090003.activity-details) ![1 Hour Walking Tour The Ancient Jewish Quarter in Lecce](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50148716/9fda19ce-6c99-4f60-bd09-79bfb9286360.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Walking Tour The Ancient Jewish Quarter in Lecce £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-walking-tour-the-ancient-jewish-quarter-in-lecce.a50148716.activity-details) ![Lecce: City Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48353977/0d72c8e4-b8a0-4894-af7e-0a484d8ca37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lecce: City Pass £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lecce-city-pass.a48353977.activity-details) ![Lecce guided tour with underground discoveries](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47796231/8129fb7e-d5ef-4016-ae8b-8fe04400d24a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lecce guided tour with underground discoveries £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lecce-guided-tour-with-underground-discoveries.a47796231.activity-details) ![Wine and Food Tasting Experience in Lecce old town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1063772/498efdee-074b-4ca3-952b-fff65a64da3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wine and Food Tasting Experience in Lecce old town £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wine-and-food-tasting-experience-in-lecce-old-town.a1063772.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d553248635118512676.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Barbara ![Church Saints Peter and Paul - Galatina in Salento- Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048899/294abdf6-af8f-4e89-bec4-d42cd86ec04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galatina ![Nardò](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139719/78bbcc8d-8991-441f-bcf4-d852899b5629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nardò ![copertino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284563/c3e19d71-3e09-4370-b085-281eb98ebfeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Copertino - Cities near Santa Barbara - Places of interest [Galatina](https://expedia.co.uk/Galatina.dx6048899)[Nardò](https://expedia.co.uk/Nardo.dx6139719)[Copertino](https://expedia.co.uk/Copertino.dx6284563) - [Punta Prosciutto Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Punta-Prosciutto-Beach-Puglia.d6322352.Attraction) - [Santa Maria al Bagno Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Al-Bagno-Beach-Puglia.d6256983.Attraction) - [Baia Verde Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Baia-Verde-Beach-Puglia.d6266733.Attraction) - [Lapillo Sea Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lapillo-Sea-Tower-Porto-Cesareo.d6267642.Attraction) - [Lecce Obelisk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lecce-Obelisk-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103150.Attraction) - [Frigole Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Frigole-Beach-Puglia.d553248627670532922.Attraction) - [Gallipoli Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gallipoli-Port-Gallipoli.d6185667.Attraction) - [Porta Napoli ](https://expedia.co.uk/Porta-Napoli-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103140.Attraction) - [Piazza Sant'Oronzo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-SantOronzo-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103156.Attraction) - [Piazza del Duomo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Del-Duomo-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103154.Attraction) - [Stadio Via del Mare ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stadio-Via-Del-Mare-Lecce.d6103162.Attraction) - [Church of St. Francis of Assisi ](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-Francis-Of-Assisi-Gallipoli-Historic-Center.d6321187.Attraction) - [Roman Amphitheater ](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Amphitheater-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103160.Attraction) - [Gallipoli Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gallipoli-Castle-Gallipoli-Historic-Center.d6313608.Attraction) - 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