Salento Peninsula
Travel Guide
Visit Salento Peninsula
Where to stay in Salento Peninsula
Lecce Historic Center
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.
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 Historic Center
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.
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 Waterfront or Otranto Castle.
Gallipoli Historic Center
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.
Specchiarica
Though Specchiarica may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salina dei Monaci and Punta Prosciutto Beach.
Grand Hotel di Lecce
Breakfast was incredible and plentiful. Fresh fruit and vegetables with Salento products. Room was spacious but a bit outdated. However that is the style of the hotel. We could not use the pool due to bad weather but the pool area seemed nice.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Borgo Egnazia
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
Palazzo Virgilio
Quite a nice hotel in a very good location for the train. The room was quite large and clean and the bathroom too. However the carpets in the hallway were rather dirty and this gave a negative first impression that would be easy to fix with a deep clean. Breakfast was not bad - the pastries were ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
The rooms are scattered in an area that is a 5 minute walk to the heart of town for the farthest rooms. There seemed to be plenty of on street parking-some in pay spots (.60 euro/ hour) and some in free spaces. Our room was very spacious with a small kitchen, a jacuzzi bath & even a rooftop sitting ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Mediterranee Suite
Lovely apartment near thebheart of Lecce but conveniently located near parking outside of the old wall.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
FILIA SOLIS - Old Town SUITEs & SPA
Had a wonderful stay at Filia Solis - the room was so beautiful and comfortable and the staff were incredibly communicative and helpful in providing recommendations. The location is great and very walkable. Would definitely return!
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit
Pescoluse Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pescoluse Beach during your travels in Marina di Pescoluse?
Otranto Waterfront
Italy’s easternmost town sticks out into the glistening Mediterranean, its waterfront lined with stunning medieval architecture and scenic harbors.
Santa Maria al Bagno Beach
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.
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.
Zoosafari
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Zoosafari during your holiday in Fasano? Discover the countryside in this relaxing area.
Torre Canne Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Torre Canne Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Torre Canne. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food
3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca
Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue
Typical Apulian Orecchiette Cooking Class + Dinner included and Wines
