Salento Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Arco di Trionfo which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

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 Church of Santa Chiara and Piazza Sant'Oronzo.

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
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 Cathedral of Brindisi or Lungomare Regina Margherita 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
Palazzo Virgilio
Palazzo Virgilio
4 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 149, Brindisi, BR
The price is ₹8,903 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
₹8,903
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brindisi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Port of Brindisi and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (259 reviews)
"I would highly recommend Palazzo Virgilio."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Palazzo Virgilio
Borgo Egnazia
Borgo Egnazia
5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Fasano, BR
The price is ₹99,846 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
₹99,846
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (226 reviews)
"I can’t remember getting better service at a hotel in my entire life. Perfection."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Borgo Egnazia
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
5 out of 5
Piazzetta Riccardi, Lecce, LE
The price is ₹27,826 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹27,826
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
"The Patria Palace hotel is excellent in so many ways - central location ( in front of Santa Croce), high quality hotel room and delicious breakfast. But most of all, it is the staff of the hotel who made our stay so memorable. It exhibits old school charms (like hotels in an Agatha Chistie novel) ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
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Donnosanto Hotel
Donnosanto Hotel
3 out of 5
Via Monte Pollino snc, Torre Santa Sabina, Carovigno, Brindisi
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Carovigno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"Wonderful, clean property of fantastic value. Breakfast and room were amazing value"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Donnosanto Hotel
Palazzo Mosco Inn
Palazzo Mosco Inn
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 Gallipoli Port and Baia Verde Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"Everything was adequate but based on reviews we were expecting more and didn't get it. Location is good but the sound proofing, bed and breakfast are all average. Also a couple of small things like the cable tv not working and not having beach towels were disappointing"

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2022

Palazzo Mosco Inn
FILIA SOLIS - Old Town SUITEs & SPA
FILIA SOLIS - Old Town SUITEs & SPA
Via Bernardo de Royas 17, Brindisi, Provincia di Brindisi
Stay at this aparthotel in Brindisi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Brindisi and Church of San Sebastiano ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Guiseppe and Simona were exceptional hosts and the property was modern and top quality condition."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2023

FILIA SOLIS - Old Town SUITEs & SPA
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Popular places to visit

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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
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Trulli of Alberobello

You can find out about the history of Alberobello with a trip to Trulli of Alberobello. Discover the area's jazz scene and spas.

Trulli of Alberobello
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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
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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
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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
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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

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