Things to do in Salento Peninsula

Activities, attractions and tours

Gallipoli Castle featuring heritage architecture, general coastal views and a castle
Arco di Trionfo showing a sunset, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Piazza Sant\'Oronzo featuring heritage architecture and night scenes
Gallipoli Port showing a marina and general coastal views
Roman Amphitheater featuring building ruins and heritage architecture


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What to do in Salento Peninsula


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Areas of Salento Peninsula

Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

5/5(32 area reviews)

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Roman Amphitheater.

Lecce Historic Center
Ostuni Cathedral which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and street performance

Ostuni Historic Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills and Ostuni Cathedral.

Ostuni Historic Centre
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Historic Center

4/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Brindisi Historic Center include the historical sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Cathedral of Brindisi or Lungomare Regina Margherita while you're exploring the area.

Brindisi Historic Center
Otranto Castle featuring heritage architecture and château or palace

Otranto Historic Centre

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Otranto Historic Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Otranto Waterfront or Otranto Castle.

Otranto Historic Centre
Gallipoli Castle featuring general coastal views, a castle and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historical sites and beaches. Make a stop by Sant'Agata Cathedral or Gallipoli Fish Market while you're exploring the area.

Gallipoli Historic Center
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Specchiarica

Though Specchiarica may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salina dei Monaci and Punta Prosciutto Beach.

Specchiarica