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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Centro Storico

5/5(1 area review)

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

Centro Storico
Palazzo Virgilio
Palazzo Virgilio
4 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 149, Brindisi, BR
The price is ฿4,161 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿4,161
per night
8 Jun - 9 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! (258 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 ฿43,779 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿43,779
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
Hotel Orientale
Hotel Orientale
4 out of 5
C.so Garibaldi, 40, Brindisi, BR
The price is ฿5,121 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿5,121
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brindisi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
"Hotel is lovely. Easy to find. Worth staying here if visiting Brindisi"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel Orientale
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)
Long weekend
"Hotel was great, extremely clean and tidy. Good location for beaches and a few restaurants. We stayed in a penthouse room, which was spacious with a lovely balcony. Breakfast was included on our booking and was lovely too. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind a 5-10 minute walk to restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2022

Donnosanto Hotel
Casa dei Mercanti Town House
Casa dei Mercanti Town House
Piazza Sant Oronzo 44, Lecce, LE
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a business centre. Popular attractions Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Piazzetta ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"We stayed accross the patron saint festival in town, so there were road closures. We were met a little out of town and given an escort in by Franzi and then he parked our car for us. Overall, excellent friendly and helpful customer service. Great recommendations of where to eat and what to see ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2022

Casa dei Mercanti Town House
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 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

Gallipoli Port featuring a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Lecce

Taranto featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Taranto

Otranto showing a gorge or canyon and rugged coastline

Otranto