Salento Peninsula
Travel Guide
Visit Salento Peninsula
Where to stay in Salento Peninsula
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.
Ostuni Historic Centre
Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historic 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 historic 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 historic sites and beaches. Make a stop by Sant'Agata Cathedral or Gallipoli Fish Market while you're exploring the area.
Galatina Historic Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Galatina Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria or Tarantismo Museum.
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 Room was spacious but a bit outdated.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 Oct 2, 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 May 27, 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 Nov 27, 2025
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 Oct 30, 2025
Dama Bianca Boutique Hotel Ostuni
Very nice place to stay, convenient, safe and spacious
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
TOI Apartments
Updated unit in a secure building. Full kitchen minus a microwave and cookware for baking. The continental breakfast is very basic but there are numerous restaurants nearby so no issues. Spacious and clean, what else does anyone need. Nice three day stay.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Popular places to visit
Pescoluse Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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 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.
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 visit the native and exotic animals who live at Zoosafari during your vacation in Fasano? Discover the countryside in this relaxing area.
Santa Maria di Leuca Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Santa Maria di Leuca Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Maria di Leuca. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Things to do
Tour di Alberobello & Guida a Matera, from bari
Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, DA Bari
Villa Castelli: Highlights Walking Tour w/ Olive Oil Tasting
