Castrignano de' Greci Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Everyone knows the Salento for the beauty of its beaches and its postcard views, for the goodness of local cuisine and the charm of its many traditions. But few may know that in the Salento is also famous for many other aspects that are revealed to visitors especially during the many patronal feasts spread inland of the peninsula. We are talking about the incredible play of light illuminations, also called villas: these little colored lights that go to cover entire buildings such as waterfalls, churches, streets and squares, forming sets only ones able to keep his eyes upwards everyone, from the largest to the smallest. An idea as simple as charming, able to walk the visitor through alleys and streets amid an almost surreal, magical, surrounded by the sounds and smells of these traditional festivals.
Everyone knows the Salento for the beauty of its beaches and its postcard views, for the goodness of local cuisine and the charm of its many traditions. But few may know that in the Salento is also famous for many other aspects that are revealed to visitors especially during the many patronal feasts spread inland of the peninsula. We are talking about the incredible play of light illuminations, also called villas: these little colored lights that go to cover entire buildings such as waterfalls, churches, streets and squares, forming sets only ones able to keep his eyes upwards everyone, from the largest to the smallest. An idea as simple as charming, able to walk the visitor through alleys and streets amid an almost surreal, magical, surrounded by the sounds and smells of these traditional festivals.
Grecìa Salentina (Salentinian Greece) is an area in the peninsula of Salento in southern Italy, near the town of Lecce which is inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority living in southern Italy who traditionally spoke a Greek Language dialect also called Griko.
Mercure Hotel President Lecce

Mercure Hotel President Lecce

4 out of 5
Via Antonio Salandra, 6 Lecce LE
The price is ₹8,527 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
₹8,527
₹9,380 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (319 reviews)
The staff: efficient professional caring resourceful friendly supportive Great breakfast Great location Awesome rooms quiet

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Mercure Hotel President Lecce
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dei Perroni, 14 Lecce LE
The price is ₹13,969 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹13,969
₹15,787 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
Beautiful location, historical building with amazing internal design and atmosphere. Top clean. Warm welcoming staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel
Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce

Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce

4 out of 5
Vico del Pitaccio, 4/6 Lecce LE
Stay at this spa hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Exceptional level of service. Exceptional breakfast. Having snacks available in the shared areas in the evening was a great plus. Value for money was outstanding, for example the sauna and pool. Location perfect for exploring Lecce on foot or Sarento by car.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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Palazzo Sant'Anna Lecce
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Dimore di Lecce

Dimore di Lecce

Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE
Stay at this golf 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! (20 reviews)
It’s a really nice apartment in a historic building in the old Lecce. The location is very safe and convenient to explore the old town. There is also a street parking within 5 min walk, which was very helpful. Desideria is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Dimore di Lecce
Family Village T2 Pool And Sea

Family Village T2 Pool And Sea

Otranto LE
Stay at this apartment in Otranto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Frassanito and Spiaggia di San Giorgio are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
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Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Family Village T2 Pool And Sea
Campoverde Village-Residence

Campoverde Village-Residence

Strada provinciale 366 Vernole LE
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Vernole. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Lido Mancarella and Lido turrisi are located ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
Mediocre.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Campoverde Village-Residence
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Corigliano d'Otranto (Choriàna or Koriana griko, Curiànu in local dialect) is an Italian town set in the Salento (Puglia), belonging to the historic region of "Grecìa Salentina", a linguistic area of nine municipalities where the inhabitants speak the "griko", an ancient language of Greek origin. Corigliano d'Otranto has an impressive castle with a highly decorated exterior. It is defined "the most beautiful monument of military architecture dating to the beginning of the sixteenth century in feudal Terra d'Otranto".

Corigliano D'Otranto

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