Salento Peninsula
Travel Guide
![Gallipoli Castle which includes heritage architecture, general coastal views and a castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156862-Gallipoli-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Arco di Trionfo showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156503-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Piazza Sant\'Oronzo featuring heritage architecture and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156513-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Gallipoli Port showing general coastal views and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156831-Gallipoli-Port.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Roman Amphitheater which includes heritage architecture and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156498-Lecce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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![Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156732-Holy-Cross-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street performance and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156816-Ostuni-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Brindisi showing farmland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156417-Brindisi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Otranto Castle which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156785-Otranto-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Gallipoli Castle featuring a castle, general coastal views and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156863-Gallipoli-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Centro Storico
While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Welcome Center and Tourist Information and Castello Acquaviva.
![Borgo Egnazia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2910000/2900500/2900484/9523b6ad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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Reviewed on 21 October 2024
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Reviewed on 4 January 2025
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Popular places to visit
![Pescoluse Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/203e02567c608e87be60295456a8de36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pescoluse Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pescoluse Beach during your travels in Marina di Pescoluse?
![Amazing little Beach in This little city. Choosing a Bar in front of it, You can breakfast with one of greedy croissant and be happy of this beautiful scenario.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f5272dad95196a345d11d4d29d96b147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring a sunset and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/156000/156837-Baia-Verde-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Baia Verde Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Baia Verde Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Baia Verde.
![People living in Puglia are lucky enough to have the sea touching two sides of their land. Because of this, when winds from north blow (Vento Maestrale) most of them favorite the western sea (Mar Ionio) looking for a calmer situation. Of course the other way round happens when southern winds blow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7bc53e707b2bc3a6823b6ac6bf9726e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Torre dell'Orso Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Torre dell'Orso Beach during your travels in Torre dell'Orso? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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.
Port of Brindisi
Explore the waterfront in Brindisi with a trip to Port of Brindisi. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.