What to do in Salento Peninsula

Activities, attractions and tours

Gallipoli Castle showing general coastal views, heritage architecture and château or palace
Arco di Trionfo which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Piazza Sant\'Oronzo featuring night scenes and heritage architecture
Gallipoli Port which includes a marina and general coastal views
Roman Amphitheater showing a ruin and heritage architecture

Salento Peninsula Attractions

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Places of interest in Salento Peninsula

Salento Peninsula is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Salento Peninsula, and make it a breeze to explore Salento Peninsula and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Salento Peninsula to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Salento Peninsula attractions

Salento Peninsula has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Salento Peninsula to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Salento Peninsula.

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Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

5/5(32 area reviews)

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

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

Ostuni Historic Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills and Ostuni Cathedral.

Ostuni Historic Centre
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Histotic Center

4/5(19 area reviews)

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

Brindisi Histotic Center
Otranto Castle featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Otranto Historic Centre

5/5(1 area review)

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

5/5(6 area reviews)

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

 

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