Porto Badisco

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According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
Porto Badisco is a seaside resort located in the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce. A tourist destination of notable historical-landscape interest, it overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is less than 8 km from Otranto, 37 km from Lecce, 8 km from Santa Cesarea Terme and 15 km from Castro. The locality is renowned above all for the culinary tradition of sea urchins.
Palazzo De Mori

Palazzo De Mori

Via Bastioni Pelagi Otranto LE
Stay at this affittacamere in Otranto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Baia Dei Turchi Beach and Alimini Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Courteous and very helpful staff. Comfortable room.

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Tenuta Centoporte

Tenuta Centoporte

4 out of 5
Via Vecchia Otranto-Giurdignano Giurdignano LE
Stay at this hotel in Giurdignano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Baia Dei Turchi Beach and Alimini Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Gorgeous place!

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

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Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Via Cisterna Vecchia Caprarica di Lecce LE
The price is P3,841 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P3,841
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Marelive - CDSHotels

Marelive - CDSHotels

4 out of 5
Viale Dei Palmizi, snc Melendugno LE
Stay at this residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Torre dell'Orso Beach and Alimini Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
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Villa Raffaella

Villa Raffaella

4 out of 5
Via Umberto I 22 Santa Cesarea Terme LE
Stay at this residence in Santa Cesarea Terme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Terme di Santa Cesarea and Santa Cesarea ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Ocean view, the manager was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Lovely and romantic place

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2 Melendugno LE
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Torre dell'Orso ...
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Popular places to visit

Otranto Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Otranto Cathedral

Trace the stories of Otranto’s martyrs and marvel at beautifully preserved mosaics in a spectacular church on the town’s historic waterfront.

Otranto Cathedral
Otranto Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage architecture

Otranto Castle

Gripping Gothic fiction and centuries of fascinating history meet in the formidable walls and towers of Otranto’s impressive medieval castle.

Otranto Castle

Alimini Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alimini Lakes during your travels in Otranto. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Alimini Lakes

Porto Badisco Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Porto Badisco Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Porto Badisco.

Porto Badisco Beach

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Otranto when you spend time at Cape Palascia Lighthouse. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Spiaggia di San Giorgio

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di San Giorgio during your trip to Otranto? Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

Spiaggia di San Giorgio

Things to do

Palascia Lighthouse

Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce

P8,884
per adult
Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce
Torre dell'orso Bay

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

P8,884
per adult
Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce
Otranto

Otranto and Castro Full-Day Tour

P17,906
per adult
Otranto and Castro Full-Day Tour
Salento's sea cost tour

Salento's sea coast tour

P17,217
per adult
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Salento's sea coast tour
Punta Palascìa Lighthouse

Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour

P9,366
per adult
Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour
Private Candle Making Experience in Otranto

Private Candle Making Experience in Otranto

P5,854
per adult
Private Candle Making Experience in Otranto
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10 shots panorama thanks to my mate who posed for this photo --- The bay of Porto Miggiano is located in the town of Santa Cesarea Terme, one of the best destinations to spend the holidays in Puglia, located in the east coast of Salento. La Torre Miggiano was probably built in the sixteenth century to protect the port and to the defense of the miners working quarries carparo stone and sent the segments throughout the county to provide useful material for construction. Now these ancient ruined structures create a unique landscape, surrounded by clear water that flows into the bay of Porto Miggiano.

Santa Cesarea Terme