Salento Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist 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 Gallipoli Fish Market or Gallipoli Castle 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.
Borgo Egnazia
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
8Piuhotel
I loved my stay at this hotel
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Dimore di Lecce
It’s a really nice apartment in a historic building in the old Lecce. The location is very safe and convenient to explore the old town. There is also a street parking within 5 min walk, which was very helpful. Desideria is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
Very nice place to stay, convenient, safe and spacious
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Villa with pool, park and private pine forest, 100 meters from the sea.
We stayed with extended family for a week at Vincenzo’s place. Communication was excellent before and during our stay. The place was very clean and thee outside areas were wonderful. We had one. Or two problems with the water and pool during our stay but our hosts responded and put things right quickly. ...
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Pescoluse Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pescoluse Beach during your travels in Marina di Pescoluse?
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.
Otranto Waterfront
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.
Santa Maria di Leuca Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Santa Maria di Leuca Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Maria di Leuca. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Activities
Tour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue
Lecce: Baroque Architecture and Underground Walking Tour
1 Hour Walking Tour The Ancient Jewish Quarter in Lecce
3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca
Monopoli Shared 2.5-Hour Boat Experience with Local Aperitif
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- B&B in Aradeo
- Aradeo Hotels
- Resort in Aradeo
- Bagnolo del Salento Hotels
- Botrugno Hotels
- Cannole Hotels
- Inns in Cannole
- B&B in Casarano
- Casarano Hotels
- B&B in Casarano Station
- Villas in Casarano
- Castrignano de' Greci Hotels
- Collepasso Hotels
- Corigliano D'Otranto Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Cursi
- Cursi Hotels
- B&B in Cutrofiano
- Cutrofiano Hotels
- Holiday Homes in Galatina
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Galatina
- Galatina Hotels
- Giuggianello Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Maglie
- Maglie Hotels
- B&B in Martano
- Martano Hotels
- Inns in Martano
- Matino Hotels
- Resort in Matino
- Melpignano Hotels
- Guest Houses in Muro Leccese
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Muro Leccese
- Muro Leccese Hotels
- Neviano Hotels
- Nociglia Hotels
- Hostels in Noha
- Noha Hotels
- Parabita Hotels
- Pozzo Nuovo-Paradiso Hotels
- All Inclusive Hotels in San Cassiano
- Ski Hotels in San Cassiano
- San Cassiano Hotels
- San Simone Hotels
- Sanarica Hotels
- Scorrano Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in Scorrano
- Secli Hotels
- Resort in Secli
- Serrano Hotels
- Resort in Serrano
- Luxury Hotels in Sogliano Cavour
- B&B in Soleto
- Luxury Hotels in Soleto
- Soleto Hotels
- B&B in Sternatia
- Sternatia Hotels
- Inns in Supersano
- Beach Hotels in Tuglie
- Tuglie Hotels
- Resort in Tuglie
- Farmstay in Zollino
- Zollino Hotels
- Visit Alessano
- Visit Andrano
- Visit Aradeo
- Visit Calimera
- Visit Cannole
- Visit Castro Marina
- Visit Copertino
- Visit Diso
- Visit Fraula
- Visit Gallipoli
- Visit Lecce
- Visit Lequile
- Visit Lucugnano
- Visit Maglie
- Visit Marina Serra
- Visit Martano
- Visit Matino
- Visit Melendugno
- Visit Merine
- Visit Nardò
- Visit Noha
- Visit Otranto
- Visit Parabita
- Visit Racale
- Visit Ruffano
- Visit Scorrano
- Visit Soleto
- Visit Struda
- Visit Tricase
- Visit Vaste
