Salento Peninsula

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Gallipoli Castle showing heritage architecture, general coastal views and chateau or palace

Where to stay in Salento Peninsula

Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Roman Amphitheater.

Lecce Historic Center
Ostuni Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street performance and heritage architecture

Ostuni Historic Centre

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historic 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

Unique features of Brindisi Histotic Center include the historic 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 which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

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.

Otranto Historic Centre
Gallipoli Castle featuring a castle, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historic 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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Specchiarica

While visiting Specchiarica, you might make a stop by sights like Ionian Sea and Rosario Church.

Specchiarica
Palazzo Virgilio
Palazzo Virgilio
4 out of 5
Corso Umberto I, 149, Brindisi, BR
The price is P6,169 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
P6,169
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brindisi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
"A -needed to rest- stop...Hotel is decent and so is staff.....Town not attractive though"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

Palazzo Virgilio
Borgo Egnazia
Borgo Egnazia
5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia, Savelletri di Fasano, Fasano, BR
The price is P35,540 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
P35,540
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and Torre Canne Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
"All I can say is excellent all around ! Exquisite, unique , stunning and a must go !! I will be back !!"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Borgo Egnazia
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
5 out of 5
Piazzetta Riccardi, Lecce, LE
The price is P20,309 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
P20,309
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
Excellent
"Excellent service and facilities.helpful, friendly staff . Right in the centre of town . Wood definitely recommend"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024

Patria Palace Hotel Lecce
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living u HomeSuites
living u HomeSuites
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Antonio Orsini del Balzo 68, Lecce, Provincia di Lecce
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Torre del Parco and Casa Museo Spada are located ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
"Todo súper solo encontré un pañuelo para Desmaquillar en la colcha y pelos en la regadera y de último momento vimos unas hormigas abajo de una recámara , por eso mis 4 estrellas de limpieza . Pero son pequeños detalles"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

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Marelive - CDSHotels
Marelive - CDSHotels
3 out of 5
Viale Dei Palmizi, snc, Melendugno, Lecce
Stay at this 3-star residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alimini Beach and Faraglioni Sant Andrea ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Very high hidden fees
"Too many high hidden fees for coming across as a Hotel. The director was very kind and polite. The 2 bedrooms villa was poorly designed. We learnt that the resort has been recently taken over by another owner. With did not have an unpleasant stay but I cannot accept fees that sum up to the cost of ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022

Marelive - CDSHotels
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2, Torre dell'Orso, Melendugno, LE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Alimini ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
"Friendly and welcoming staff, beautiful pool, spacious rooms. Quiet and convenient location, near beaches."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
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Popular places to visit

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Pescoluse Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pescoluse Beach during your travels in Marina di Pescoluse?

Pescoluse Beach
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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.

Baia Verde Beach
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Santa Maria al Bagno Beach

Why not spend a carefree 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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Otranto Waterfront

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

Otranto Waterfront
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Gallipoli Port

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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Ostuni Cathedral

Admire the marble interiors and the impressive frescoes that decorate this cathedral at the top of the Old Town hill.

Ostuni Cathedral

Things to do

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Beach tour, Salento Ionian Coast Tour from Lecce

P9,306
Per adult
Beach tour, Salento Ionian Coast Tour from Lecce
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Half-Day Tour to the Ionian Coast:

P6,237
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Tour to the Ionian Coast:
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Brindisi: Alberobello, Locorotondo & Ostuni Tour with Brunch

P5,540
Per adult
Brindisi: Alberobello, Locorotondo & Ostuni Tour with Brunch
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Lecce: City Pass

P1,809
Per adult
Lecce: City Pass
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Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

P3,680
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour
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Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano

P5,273
Per adult
Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano
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Photo "Corsano" by Moroder (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Moroder (CC BY-SA)

Corsano

Salve

Salve

Alberobello which includes a city

Alberobello

Porto Cesareo showing general coastal views and a beach

Porto Cesareo