Title: Santa Caterina Travel Guide: Best of Santa Caterina, Nardò Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Caterina-Hotels.d6256744.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Caterina-Holiday-Rentals.d6256744.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Caterina.d6256744.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Caterina.d6256744.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Caterina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Caterina.d6256744.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Caterina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Caterina.d6256744.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Caterina Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![White hat on the rocks near the sea. In the blurry background a sea village (Santa Caterina, Salento, Italy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256744/78436bcf-0e00-4a58-b649-5a9eda6c9237.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![spiaggia di Porto Selvaggio vista dal drone - Salento, Nardò, Lecce, Puglia, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256744/3a380115-1f39-4baf-b557-3f9a344b42ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Maria al Bagno beach after a exceptional snowfall, Salento, Apulia, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256744/1d9c543b-f712-4ac9-8dbe-041e36297b6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Caterina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139719/1a67ab50-abc7-44cd-af8f-70e0ace73fb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Caterina Things to do - Top hotels in Santa Caterina - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Caterina ![CDSHotels Grand Hotel Riviera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14830000/14820400/14820316/b125b04f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CDSHotels Grand Hotel Riviera Via Emanuele Filiberto n.172/174 Nardò LE £127 3 May - 4 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Nardò. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and Santa Caterina Harbor ... 9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews) Clean room, amazing view and helpful staff Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=14820316&PinnedHotelID=14820316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6256744) ![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 £86 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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! (335 reviews) I have no complaints about this property. My overall experience was great. The staff were all very professional, and the room was spotless—including the bedsheets and towels. The bed itself was very comfortable, the breakfast was high quality, great water pressure and consistent hot water in the ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=21794&PinnedHotelID=21794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6256744) ![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 £118 10 Apr - 11 Apr 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=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=5346985&PinnedHotelID=5346985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6256744) [See all 8,040 properties in Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6256744) 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) ![Palazzo Mosco ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1511000/1510904/w1024h682x0y0-07f18ed1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palazzo Mosco Via Micetti, 26 Gallipoli LE Stay at this spa residence in Gallipoli. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Diocesan Museum of Gallipoli and Sant'Agata ... 9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews) What a gem of a find, it started with the excellent & timely communication from the hotel staff. The staff are amazing, so happy, friendly and welcoming Upon arrival we were greeted in the street and walked into the hotel, by a very friendly staff member. We then discovered a very clean, very Italian ... Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gallipoli-Hotels-Palazzo-Mosco-Inn.h1510904.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6256744&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 Caterina hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6256744&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[3 Apr - 4 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6256744&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6256744&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[4 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6256744&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6256744&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6256744&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Parco naturale regionale di porto selvaggio - puglia, italia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313606/3fb20bdb-1a33-4f42-9a9f-3366bd94fd1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Regional Nature Park You can take time to visit Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Regional Nature Park during your travels to Nardò. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Selvaggio-And-Palude-Del-Capitano-Regional-Nature-Park-Nardo.d6313606.Attraction) ![Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000026370/65e98fbd-dc8d-4318-822d-176b3d8a7013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro during your trip to Sant'Isidoro? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spiaggia-Di-SantIsidoro-Nardo.d553248635977472914.Attraction) #### Nardo Technical Center You can take time to visit Nardo Technical Center during your travels to Nardò. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nardo-Technical-Center-Nardo.d553248621551367375.Attraction) #### Porto Selvaggio Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porto Selvaggio Beach during your trip to Nardò? Experience the area's art scene and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Selvaggio-Beach-Nardo.d630364940170928128.Attraction) #### Santa Caterina Harbor Explore the waterfront in Santa Caterina with a trip to Santa Caterina Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Caterina-Harbor-Nardo.d553248621583807694.Attraction) #### Nardo Garden Learn about the events happening in Nardo Garden during your trip to Nardò. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nardo-Garden-Nardo.d553248621562146119.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Boat excursions "Samiro"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48913501/5b928cfd-8c03-4f71-a20e-1800308169a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boat excursions "Samiro" £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-excursions-samiro.a48913501.activity-details) ![Veduta della sala degustazione a Guagnano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1056726/c9a07c1b-a358-4946-8dcb-6b44e1fd78ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wine Experience £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wine-experience.a1056726.activity-details) ![Town square in Puglia, Italy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/580257/bff6420c-2d62-4150-9170-1d17fd1360c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Tour to the Adriatic Coast £78 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-to-the-adriatic-coast.a580257.activity-details) ![Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46309725/3dcfd3cf-0471-4c59-89a0-c10243545c2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cooking Class in an Italian Family Home : Pasta & Wine near Lecce £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-class-in-an-italian-family-home-pasta-wine-near-lecce.a46309725.activity-details) ![Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48193047/37edb611-18f6-44d5-8dcd-bb4212dd2f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce (Corigliano) £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-class.a48193047.activity-details) ![Half-Day Tour to the Ionian Coast:](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/580217/0f5be925-4196-449f-8455-8ff2a23672a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Tour to the Ionian Coast: £95 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-to-the-ionian-coast.a580217.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Caterina](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Caterina.d6256744.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Caterina ![Nardò](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139719/78bbcc8d-8991-441f-bcf4-d852899b5629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nardò ![Santa Maria al Bagno](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139719/78bbcc8d-8991-441f-bcf4-d852899b5629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Maria al Bagno - Cities near Santa Caterina - Places of interest [Nardò](https://expedia.co.uk/Nardo.dx6139719)[Cenate](https://expedia.co.uk/Cenate.dx3000403460)[Santa Maria al Bagno](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Al-Bagno.dx553248623652305113) - [Santa Caterina Harbor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Caterina-Harbor-Nardo.d553248621583807694.Attraction) - [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) - [Torre San Giovanni Harbor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Torre-San-Giovanni-Harbor-Ugento.d6289352.Attraction) - [Lecce Obelisk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lecce-Obelisk-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103150.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) - [Church of St. Francis of Assisi ](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-Francis-Of-Assisi-Gallipoli-Historic-Center.d6321187.Attraction) - [Piazza del Duomo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Del-Duomo-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103154.Attraction) - [Roman Amphitheater ](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Amphitheater-Lecce-Historic-Center.d6103160.Attraction) - [Scala di Furno Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Scala-Di-Furno-Beach-Porto-Cesareo.d553248635998061861.Attraction) - [Gallipoli Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gallipoli-Castle-Gallipoli-Historic-Center.d6313608.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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