Otranto

Travel Guide

Lecce featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Lecce showing heritage elements
Lecce featuring street scenes and heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Lecce showing interior views and heritage elements
Lecce showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Learn about a history rife with invasions and war in this town’s historic center. Take a romantic stroll through the port.

Otranto is a port town with a quaint harbor and picturesque sea views. The pace of life slows to a crawl in this historic area, featuring a castle and churches from centuries ago. Visit the town for its picturesque seafront and beaches beside vestiges of the historic medieval center.

Stroll through the pedestrianized alleys of the town center for a sense of its old-world charm. Many quaint shops and restaurants lie within the commune’s high walls. Marvel at the impressive Castello Aragonese, immortalized in The Castle of Otranto, one of the world’s first gothic novels, written by Horace Walpole in 1764. The castle was constructed along with the old town walls.

Another town icon is the Otranto Cathedral. Note the variety of styles of its façade, including Romanesque elements. Dating back to the 11th century, the religious structure has Byzantine frescoes and a crypt beneath the nave. Admire glorious mosaics on the floor depicting Biblical tales.

For a change of scenery, bathe in the clear waters of Alimini Beach. Rent deckchairs and umbrellas for relief from the summer heat. Dine at a restaurant or bar facing the shore. The beach, with shallow water, is ideal for families. Stroll along the Otranto waterfront to see yachts harbored in the port. Capture photos of the town’s skyline, including its tall walls and medieval buildings.

Learn the history of the town, once famous for horse breeding and fertile agricultural grounds. Its intriguing past includes an Ottoman invasion and a role in the Napoleonic Wars.

In the province of Lecce, Otranto is located on the eastern flank of the large Salento Peninsula in southeastern Italy. It is near the Strait of Otranto, where the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea meet between Italy and Albania. This area has an appealing climate with long, hot summer days and mild winters. Arrive at Brindisi-Salento Airport and drive south for 75 minutes to reach the town.

Otranto is typically Italian, with muddled history, marvelous relics and a summer rush to the beach.

Where to stay in Otranto

Otranto Castle which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Otranto Historic Centre

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Otranto Historic Centre
Baglioni Masseria Muzza Resort & Spa

Baglioni Masseria Muzza Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Via Muzza 7, Otranto, LE
The price is NT$22,493 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
NT$22,493
NT$24,885 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Otranto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Baia Dei Turchi Beach and Otranto Waterfront ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"A fabulous hotel with everything that you need to enjoy Otranto & environs!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Baglioni Masseria Muzza Resort & Spa
CDSHotels Basiliani

CDSHotels Basiliani

4 out of 5
Via Renis, Otranto, LE
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otranto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Otranto Waterfront and Baia Dei Turchi Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (138 reviews)
Plan Carefully
"My first impressions were that this is a well- appointed and sophisticated resort. The design is beautiful, but be aware that the entire resort is terraced off into multiple levels, so there is lots of stairs. However, there are some strategically located elevators for those that have trouble navigating ..."

Reviewed on 2024/10/6

CDSHotels Basiliani
Hotel Vittoria Resort Pool & Spa

Hotel Vittoria Resort Pool & Spa

4 out of 5
via Catona, Otranto, LE
The price is NT$5,078 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
NT$5,078
NT$5,728 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otranto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Otranto Waterfront and Baia Dei Turchi ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (189 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Very well located, great breakfast included, spacious parking, friendly personnel."

Reviewed on 2025/8/10

Hotel Vittoria Resort Pool & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Family Village T2 Pool And Sea

Family Village T2 Pool And Sea

Otranto
Stay at this apartment in Otranto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alimini Beach and Baia Dei Turchi Beach are located ...
Family Village T2 Pool And Sea
AgriCampeggio Darwin

AgriCampeggio Darwin

località Pozzello n.0, Otranto, LE
Stay at this campground in Otranto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a beach shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Alimini Beach and Baia Dei Turchi ...
AgriCampeggio Darwin
Residence Missipezza

Residence Missipezza

Via Località Frassanito, Podere 16, Otranto, LE
Stay at this residence in Otranto. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Alimini Beach and Baia Dei Turchi Beach ...
Residence Missipezza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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