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Routes of Salento: Nature, Art and Traditions
Jewel overlooking the Adriatic and Ionian Sea, the land called “Salento” is full of artistic, architectural and natural marvels.
Santa Maria di Leuca, Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli are just few of the iconic places of this peninsula, a strip of land where history, traditions and millenary charm meet.
The sea of Salento
The sea is one of the main tourist attractions of this land. A holiday in Salento gives the chance to choose between the steep East Coast, characterized by amazing places like “Baia dei Turchi”, “Porto Badisco”, the Zinzulusa Cave and the “Acquaviva” and “Ciolo” inlets, and the sandy West Coast, made unique by the enchanting Marina di Pescoluse, San Gregorio, Punta Prosciutto and Porto Selvaggio.
Around Otranto
The holidays in Otranto are the ideal choose for those who desire to visit one of the most fascinating villages of Salento. It is located quite close to Lecce, the Baroque town, and Santa Maria di Leuca, the extreme tip of the peninsula. Castro and Santa Cesarea are nearby, and there you will be enchanted by the coastal towers and the under-water caves.
Local Festivals of Salento
The local festivals are the perfect way to get to know the cultural wealth of this land. The celebrations for the patronal Saints, which are popular all around the world, give the opportunity to spend nice hours of fun and relaxation walking around the tiny lanes of the villages, all decorated with special and fascinating lights that express the local folklore.
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