The tour begins in the city of Lecce, with a visit to the marvellous piazza Duomo, the amphitheatre and the Basilica di Santa Croce. Next, drive towards the Adriatic coast as far as Otranto, the most eastern location in Italy. A stroll through the winding lanes of the fortified historical centre, as far as the superb Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata, is a real must. The Castle and the Grotta dei Cervi (Porto Badisco), displaying impressive Neolithic rupestrian paintings, are also worthy of note.
Type
Car
Period:
June - July - August - September
Duration
We recommend this itinerary for a three-day trip: the first day in Lecce (full day), the second in Otranto (full day) and the third in Santa Maria di Leuca (full day), perhaps making additional stops to photograph the scenery or to relax in any one of the countless beaches on route.
Not to be missed:
Lecce Amphitheatre (Lecce) Basilica di Santa Croce (Lecce) Convento degli Olivetani (Lecce) Castello di Otranto (Otranto) Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata (Otranto) Torrione di Salignano (Castrignano del Capo) Santuario della Madonna de Finibus Terrae (Castrignano del Capo)
Sources: Redazione Updated on: 09/08/2011
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
Regione Puglia
Regione Puglia