Salento Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Salento Peninsula

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 Ostuni Cathedral and Piazza della Liberta.

Ostuni Historic Centre
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
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Historic Center

4/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Brindisi Historic 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 Historic Center
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
Ostuni a Mare

Ostuni a Mare

4 out of 5
Rosa Marina - C.P. n. 82, Ostuni, BR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,238 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹18,238
₹20,664 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ostuni. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Torre Canne Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Hotel and staff were amazing. Pool facilities are beautiful. Would highly recommend. Would recommend having a car to visit near by facilities and restaurants"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Ostuni a Mare
8Piuhotel

8Piuhotel

4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento 3, Lecce, LE
The price is ₹11,643 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹11,643
₹13,610 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (712 reviews)
"Beautiful high class property,clean and modern. Great breakfast buffet easy parking. Close to city"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

8Piuhotel
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Fasano, BR
The price is ₹160,194 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹160,194
₹177,209 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and Torre Canne Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"A truly world class hotel. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The concierge staff in particular went above and beyond normal expectations. The property is very well situated to explore the many must see towns in Puglia. Would advise to rent a car"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Borgo Egnazia
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Marelive - CDSHotels

Marelive - CDSHotels

4 out of 5
Viale Dei Palmizi, snc, Melendugno, LE
Stay at this 4-star residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Alimini Beach and Alimini Lakes are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Very high hidden fees
"Too many high hidden fees for coming across as a Hotel. The director was very kind and polite. The 2 bedrooms villa was poorly designed. We learnt that the resort has been recently taken over by another owner. With did not have an unpleasant stay but I cannot accept fees that sum up to the cost of ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2022

Marelive - CDSHotels
Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni

Vico Roberto Ardigò, 21, Ostuni, BR
Stay at this apartment in Ostuni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private plunge pools and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rosa Marina Beach and Piazza della Liberta ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Great price for the place very clean and nice room."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
Palazzo Mosco

Palazzo Mosco

4 out of 5
Via Micetti, 26, Gallipoli, LE
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Gallipoli. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Baia Verde Beach and Santa Maria ...
9/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
"Very helpful & friendly staff. Suggest the parking option be included on first communication with customers. Appreciate the pickup and drop off from parking."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Palazzo Mosco
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Popular places to visit

Pescoluse Beach

Pescoluse Beach

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Pescoluse Beach
Baia Verde Beach featuring a sunset and a sandy beach

Baia Verde Beach

4/5(6 reviews)

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
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach

Santa Maria al Bagno Beach

4/5(4 reviews)

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
Otranto Waterfront which includes general coastal views and a city as well as a small group of people

Otranto Waterfront

5/5(24 reviews)

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

Otranto Waterfront
Torre dell'Orso Beach

Torre dell'Orso Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Torre dell'Orso Beach during your travels in Torre dell'Orso? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Torre dell'Orso Beach
Gallipoli Port featuring a marina and general coastal views

Gallipoli Port

5/5(10 reviews)

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

Gallipoli Port

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