Porto Badisco

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According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
Porto Badisco is a seaside resort located in the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce. A tourist destination of notable historical-landscape interest, it overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is less than 8 km from Otranto, 37 km from Lecce, 8 km from Santa Cesarea Terme and 15 km from Castro. The locality is renowned above all for the culinary tradition of sea urchins.
Palazzo De Mori

Palazzo De Mori

Via Bastioni Pelagi Otranto LE
Stay at this affittacamere in Otranto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Baia Dei Turchi Beach and Alimini Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Courteous and very helpful staff. Comfortable room.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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Tenuta Centoporte

Tenuta Centoporte

4 out of 5
Via Vecchia Otranto-Giurdignano Giurdignano LE
Stay at this hotel in Giurdignano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Baia Dei Turchi Beach and Alimini Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Gorgeous place!

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

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Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Via Cisterna Vecchia Caprarica di Lecce LE
The price is ￥9,393 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥9,393
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Mar 8 - Mar 9
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Book a stay at this luxury country house in Caprarica di Lecce. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kalos Archeodromo del ...
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Puglia Salento luxury villa with swimming pool and hydro spa. a few km from leuca

Puglia Salento luxury villa with swimming pool and hydro spa. a few km from leuca

alessano Puglia
Stay at this villa in Alessano. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Don Tonino Bello Birthplace and Torre Nasparo are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Fabulous week
What a wonderful villa and great hospitality, thoroughly recommend a stay at this very special place. Ideal for touring the Salento region but also perfect for a day enjoying the super swimming pool and the trulli whirlpool then enjoy a delicious supper cooked by the villa’s private chefs.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Puglia Salento luxury villa with swimming pool and hydro spa. a few km from leuca
HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE IN SALENTO, OTRANTO, LECCE

HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE IN SALENTO, OTRANTO, LECCE

corigliano d' otranto Puglia
Stay at this villa in Corigliano D'Otranto. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Corigliano d'Otranto Castle and Mausoleo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Good centre to visit Corigliano, Lecce and Otranto.
Basic house with well documented issues with shower problems. Quiet location although you can hear people moving and talking in the adjoining villa. The swimming pool was beautiful but cold, and in a beautiful well kept garden. Salvatore and Rosie were extremely welcoming and gave very useful local ...

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE IN SALENTO, OTRANTO, LECCE
Marelive - CDSHotels

Marelive - CDSHotels

4 out of 5
Viale Dei Palmizi, snc Melendugno LE
Stay at this residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Torre dell'Orso Beach and Alimini Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
Excellent
Excellent overall.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Otranto Cathedral featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Otranto Cathedral

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Trace the stories of Otranto’s martyrs and marvel at beautifully preserved mosaics in a spectacular church on the town’s historic waterfront.

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Gripping Gothic fiction and centuries of fascinating history meet in the formidable walls and towers of Otranto’s impressive medieval castle.

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Alimini Lakes

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alimini Lakes during your travels in Otranto. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Porto Badisco Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Porto Badisco Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Porto Badisco.

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Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Otranto when you spend time at Cape Palascia Lighthouse. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Spiaggia di San Giorgio

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di San Giorgio during your trip to Otranto? Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

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