Otranto

Panoramic view of Otranto, Puglia

The white beach and the clear water in Otranto

Piazza degli Eroi and the Castello Aragonese in Otranto

Otranto is a town in the province of Lecce, Puglia. It is located on the east coast of the Salento peninsula. The Strait of Otranto, to which the city gives its name, connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea and separates Italy from Albania. The harbour is small and has little trade.

Puglia Highlights

Inspired Stays

Patria Palace: A Noble Residence Reborn as the First Five-Star Hotel in Lecce

A sophisticated city hotel imbued with warm, Pugliese hospitality, Patria Palace has been given new shine after a four-year renovation.

Italy in Brief

What’s the Mood for Giorgia Meloni and Italy at the G7 Summit in Puglia?

Giorgia Meloni is hosting global leaders from June 13-15 in Puglia just a few days after taking the European Parliament elections in Italy.

Inspired Stays

Borgo Egnazia: The Resort That Put Puglia on the Luxury Travel Map

Modeled on a traditional Pugliese village, Borgo Egnazia combines all the bells and whistles of a luxury resort with a sense of place rooted in this idyllic region.

Inspired Stays

Palazzo Luce: A Boutique Hotel in Lecce for Art and Design Aficionados

Sophisticated and small, Palazzo Luce holds a blue-chip collection of contemporary art and vintage design curated by owner Anna Maria Enselmi.

Travel

5 Spectacular Italian Canyons and How to Visit Them

Italian canyons are often outshone by coasts and cities, or wrongly dismissed as too tough to reach. But these natural wonders are easier to explore than you’d think, and well worth seeking out.

What you can't miss in Puglia

Top Experiences in Puglia

8-day Puglia small group guided tours, Southern Italy

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7-day Authentic Cultural, Culinary, Ancestry, Wellness and Active Tours in Abruzzo, Puglia & Sicily with Italia Sweet Italia

Abruzzo, Puglia, Emilia Romagna, Sicily

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Experience Authentic Puglia with Espressino Travel

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“Untouched Italy”: Basilicata & Puglia Small Group Tour

Basilicata, Puglia, Bari Province, Lecce, Lecce Province, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Matera, Matera Province, Castelmezzano, Altamura

Recipes From Puglia

Recipes

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa: Puglia's Signature Pasta Dish

Don't be intimidated by Puglia's primo (first course) par excellence: It's a simple dish for a weeknight dinner at home or an informal meal for guests.

Recipes

Rustico Leccese

Made with two discs of buttery puff and stuffed with béchamel, mozzarella and just a touch of tomato, the rustico is generally eaten in Lecce and the Salento for breakfast or as an afternoon or late night snack.

Recipes

Crostini with Burrata Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Our recipe of the week is a tasty appetizer by writer and blogger Coral Sisk.

Recipes

Typical Easter Cake Made in Puglia: Scarcelle

Recipes

Tomatoes Al Gratin Apulia Style

Pomodori gratinati alla pugliese

What others are saying about Puglia

@connorbuoye28 asks:

Hello! My girlfriend and I are visiting Puglia next week, starting in Bari and then going to Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, and Lecce. We were wondering how reliable public transportation is, and if we would be able to rely on it in October?

Thanks!

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@crocdidit asks:

how much does it cost per square meter to restore/reseal a flat concrete clock roof in puglia south area of Italy

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@raoanna62 asks:

What happens in Italy if one of the family will not sign a progura for inheritance money to be divided

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