ENJOY THE SALENTO PENINSULA!
Visit the attractive tourist centres of S. Maria di Leuca, Castro, Gallipoli, and many others exciting marinas on the panoramic coastal road of the Salento Peninsula.
Visit the cultural and historical cities of Lecce (famous for its baroque monuments and churches) and Otranto (most oriental city of Italy).
Explore the countryside by trekking or horse riding, and discover the simplicity of the old "Masserie" producing the world famous olive oil and wines.
Discover the traces of the ancient civilisations by the guided archeological itineraries
Shopping the traditional handmade ceramics and many other local handcrafts
The Salento Peninsula is famous for its excellent traditional food specialities and wines (hand made pasta, seafood, grilled and fried fish, all kind of home-grown fruits and vegetables), the area offers many possibilities of high quality restaurants and "trattorie" at affordable prices (20-30 EUR per person). See list of all restaurants of Salento sorted by city. Start learning Apulian recipies at portarudiae.it (only in Italian).
See the rich calendar of Culinary Festivals organised by every town during the Summer, where you can try a big variety of the traditional food (usually prepared by grandmothers), in a lively Italian environment.
Rent a fully equipped boat to explore the numerous marine caves or to experience fishing in the Mediterranean.
In the close surroundings it is possible to practice all kind of sports: biking, tennis, swimming, windsurfing and sailing.
Real paradise for divers, excursions or courses organised by the professional diving centres.
At about 20 minutes distance Santa Cesarea Terme can offer you all beauty and health care services (thermal bath, fango, massage etc.)
Try karting and feel the emotions of the professional pilot on the world championship circuit.
Experience the Latin nightlife of Salento with numerous clubs and open air discos, we recommend Gibo' considered one of the most prestigious in Italy.
Check out the list of all nightlife places in Lecce province.
At about 45 minutes by car, try the 18 holes (PAR 72) Acaya Golf Club on 100 hectares of rare beauty.
Breathtaking panorama from the garden terrace!
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Web page last updated the 11th of February 2006