Salento Tours
Lecce
The beauty of Lecce is breathtaking, you want to go there again and
again! Lecce is called “the capital of the architectural Baroque” and “The Florence of the South”.
Lecce is the capital of Salento. It was founded by the ancient Greeks.
Now it is the city with a rich cultural and historical heritage, famous for its Baroque architecture and magnificent sites.
Lecce is the city where life percolates. The central squares are always lively in the evenings and the streets are filled with tourists wanting to enjoy the beautiful views, cuisine and the magical atmosphere of “Florence of the South”.
In the afternoon we will take you to the stunning Adriatic coast of Salento, not far from Lecce to a comfortable beach club. After you have finished enjoying the views and the sunshine, a driver of Salento Winery
Lodge will take you to the center of Lecce, where you will have time for a walk and to have dinner.
Ostuni
Handsome Ostuni is located on a hill on the Adriatic coast. It has always attracted tourists from all over the world with its white panoramas, fascinating architecture, opportunity to wander around the charming, narrow streets and appealing for its originality and atmosphere.
The water and coastline near Ostuni are marked by important awards,
which confirm the purity and ecology of the sea. For this reason, we offer our guests the opportunity to enjoy “communication” with the Adriatic, and then closer to sunset, to immerse in the magic of the snow white Ostuni.
For lovers of stunning photos, Ostuni is perhaps one of the best locations. The peculiarities of this city’s architecture create amazing backgrounds and shadows. The abundance of exquisite details will add to any photo walk an unforgettable flavor.
Otranto
Otranto is a town in southern Italy located at the very heel of the Salento peninsula. Not far from this city is the border that separates the Ionian and the Adriatic sea. Also, Otranto is the heart of the historic, cultural and architectural values of Italy with its old city, which was declared by the UNESCO as a cultural heritage site for the “message of peace” revealed in its monuments.
Otranto has suffered a lot for its centuries-old history, so you will be able to observe a large number of fortifications surrounding the city, as well as the stunning Aragonese castle (the defensive stronghold of Otranto), that has now been transformed into a cultural center.
Bastion of Pelasgi is one of the best panoramic points overlooking the
port and is also the center of local night life. In the summer the bars are filled, and you can experience amazing music and parties! Along the walls of the Bastion there are a large number of restaurants where you can taste local dishes and traditional delicacies. It is worth noting that the Otranto cuisine is as old as the city itself, and local gastronomic traditions have roots to the depth of time.
Undoubtedly, if you visit Otranto, this town will remain forever in your memory as the connection of beauty and power, shown both in the architecture and in the atmosphere of the historic center.
Gallipoli
Gallipoli is a charming Apulian town overlooking the Ionian Sea. Gallipoli is an ancient city, rich in monuments, churches, a suggestive historical center and heavenly beaches with crystal clear sea. Gallipoli has more than 20,000 inhabitants and it is the heart of fun and light-heartedness.
Let yourself be surprised by a mix of art, culture and entertainment in this jewel of Salento.
Start the tour from the Church of Santa Maria della Purità, located in front of the Purità beach, a tongue of golden sand with a crystalline sea and the walls of Gallipoli as a frame. Enjoy a walk on the Riviera, skirting the walls up to the Aragonese Castle. On the wonderful seafront of Gallipoli there are bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as ancient churches to discover, such as the Church of San Francesco D’Assisi, the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, the Church of the Holy Trinity and that of the Souls in Purgatory.
You cannot miss the historic center of Gallipoli, a real gem and one of the most beautiful of the various municipalities of Salento.
Enclosed in the walls, it extends over the islet surrounded by the sea and connected to the new part of Gallipoli by a very lively bridge. It is the long bridge with twelve arches. You will love walking in the labyrinth of alleys and narrow streets full of souvenir shops, trattorias with typical Salento specialties. Immerse yourself in authentic Apulia.