Besides its beautiful beaches, Otranto has many other things to offer you: it is definitely one of the most beautiful sea towns of Salento and of Puglia in general. There are many of them, such as Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca, Castro and Porto Cesareo, but Otranto has a different kind of charm. It is a very ancient town, which preserves monuments, roads, rocks and a borderline vibe. I will now tell you the three [...]
In this period many of you are asking me: Fabio, which are the best beaches in Salento, Puglia? Which are the most beautiful, famous, dreamy beaches with fine, white sand? I have decided to compile my personal top 10 list, divided almost equally between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea. They are all sandy beaches except some that are a bit more pebbly, but of such beauty that I would still advise you to [...]
Generally those coming in Salento, in this part of Apulia where you find Porto Cesareo, are looking for its beautiful beaches. However, the area can offer many other exceptional natural resources. Not only beaches, but also: Mediterranean vegetation, woods, karst phenomena, islands and much more. Porto Cesareo offers both the inland countryside ecosystem featuring olive groves, pastures and vegetable cultivation, and the coast ecosystem consisting of Mediterranean vegetation, dunes and marine environment with a great [...]
Among all the beautiful beaches in Salento, Monaco Mirante beach is the most impressive because of its unique and rare beauty. It's a beach which very few people know, so it's one of those beautiful, secret beaches which I suggest that you discover as soon as possible - a little piece of California. Monaco Mirante beach is located between Campomarino and San Pietro in Bevagna, a few kilometres north of Porto Cesareo. I'll show you [...]
Puglia is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and that's why its climate is... typically mediterranean (have I reinvented the wheel?). Consult a map to see the exact location of Puglia in the Mediterranean Sea or read my post Where is Puglia in Italy?. I will now tell you exactly how's the climate here, in Puglia, what's the weather like as well as the best parts of the year during which you can come [...]
Between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca in Puglia, the most charming coastal area of all Salento area, there is not plenty of beaches where you can take a bath. The coast has high cliffs, stunning landscapes, many caves and just a few beaches suitable for bathing. One of them, which is also one of my favourites, is the small beach of Acquaviva di Marittima. It is an amazing, hidden place: you will probably pass [...]
The historical centre of Lecce in Puglia is big and beautiful: hundreds of alleys, winding streets which get lost among the Baroque buildings, made in Lecce stone (pietra leccese), with ornate balconies, courtyards full of flowers, and dozens of churches that appear all of a sudden. The most beautiful thing about Lecce, in my opinion, is the pleasure of walking through its centre, stopping in the bars, and always meeting lots of people in the [...]
Lecce's historical character is expressed by its historical center, rich in cultural and architectural marvels of the past. However, if I had to identify the symbol of Lecce's ancient origins, I believe it would be exactly its Roman Amphitheatre in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the core of the city. Just think that, until the last century, no one knew of its existence. In fact, the amphitheater was discovered during the construction of the building of the Banca [...]
Considering that every year you ask us at the agency in Torre Lapillo beach: "Where are the Maldives of Salento?". Furthermore, "How are the Maldives of Salento?". I want to help you by explaining everything in this short guide post on the Maldives of Salento in southern Puglia, one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. The Maldives of Salento are located in Pescoluse, a seaside town being one of the marine of Salve, a [...]
Great news in the tourism sector for Lecce: our city is among the best in the world according to the Trivago Global Reputation Ranking. What does this mean? It is the classification system used by Trivago to rank the top 100 destinations in the world with the best online reputation. It is based on the positive reviews of guests who have stayed in accomodation within the city, and it analyses the level of welcome and [...]
During the year, I receive several requests in which you ask me whether the beaches of Salento are windy. E.g., Simona says: "Me and my man, we are a couple with a 3 year old baby boy. We love good sea and sandy beaches. Obviously, because of the kid, we need a beach that is fully equipped, accessible with the stroller and absolutely NOT WINDY". Silvie, to whom I suggested some tourist houses for rent [...]
One of the most beautiful places to see in Lecce in Salento, Puglia, is the Basilica of Santa Croce. The first thing that strikes me, before I start to describe it, is the surprise. From Piazza Sant'Oronzo you take Via Templari, you walk for a few metres and all of a sudden, as if by magic, right in front of you, there, in all its magnificence, stands one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture [...]