Porto Cesareo is one of the most popular bases on the Ionian coast of Salento, but the town makes most sense when you understand that “Porto Cesareo” can mean three different things: the compact waterfront town, the long strip of beaches north toward Torre Lapillo, and the wider coastal area that continues to Punta Prosciutto. … Leggi tutto
Santa Maria di Leuca sits at the southern end of Salento, where the peninsula narrows between the Adriatic and Ionian sides. The town is less about one perfect beach and more about position: a waterfront lined with historic villas, a major lighthouse and basilica high on Punta Meliso, rocky bathing spots, and boat routes that … Leggi tutto
Otranto is one of those places in Puglia where you do not really have to choose between a cultural trip and a beach holiday. Here, a medieval old town rises almost directly above the Adriatic, a castle guards the waterfront, one of southern Italy’s most remarkable cathedral mosaics lies just a few streets away, and … Leggi tutto
Golden stone glowing in the afternoon sun, extravagant Baroque façades, Roman ruins appearing unexpectedly between cafés and shops, and narrow streets made for slow wandering: Lecce is one of the most beautiful cities in Puglia and one of the best places to experience the atmosphere of southern Italy. Often nicknamed the “Florence of the South”, … Leggi tutto