Salento Peninsula Travel Guide 2025: The Best of Salento Peninsula

Where to stay in Salento Peninsula

Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

4.5/5(10 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.

Ostuni Cathedral showing religious elements, heritage architecture and street performance

Ostuni Historic Centre

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.

Brindisi Histotic Center

5/5(2 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.

Otranto Castle featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Otranto Historic Centre

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.

Gallipoli Castle which includes château or palace, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historical sites and beaches. Make a stop by Sant'Agata Cathedral or Gallipoli Fish Market while you're exploring the area.

Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Welcome Center and Tourist Information and Castello Acquaviva are top sights worth seeing.

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Pescoluse Beach

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

Otranto Waterfront

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Baia Verde Beach

Swim, soak up the sun and relax at exclusive clubs at this popular beach on the west coast of the Salento Peninsula.

Torre dell'Orso Beach

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.