What to do in Salento Peninsula

Activities, attractions and tours
Gallipoli Castle showing château or palace, heritage architecture and general coastal views
Arco di Trionfo showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a sunset
Piazza Sant\'Oronzo showing heritage architecture and night scenes
Gallipoli Port featuring a marina and general coastal views
Roman Amphitheater which includes a ruin and heritage architecture

Salento Peninsula Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Salento Peninsula has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Salento Peninsula is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Salento Peninsula to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Salento Peninsula Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Salento Peninsula.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Salento Peninsula attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Holy Cross Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

Lecce Historic Center

5/5(9 area reviews)

Lecce Historic Center is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Roman Amphitheater.

Lecce Historic Center
Brindisi showing farmland

Brindisi Histotic Center

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Brindisi Histotic Center include the historic sites and waterfront views. Make a stop by Cathedral of Brindisi or Lungomare Regina Margherita while you're exploring the area.

Brindisi Histotic Center
Ostuni Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, street performance and heritage architecture

Ostuni Historic Centre

Ostuni Historic Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Preclassical Civilizations of Southern Murgia Hills and Ostuni Cathedral.

Ostuni Historic Centre
Gallipoli Castle featuring a castle, general coastal views and heritage architecture

Gallipoli Historic Center

Unique features of Gallipoli Historic Center include the historic sites and beaches. Make a stop by Sant'Agata Cathedral or Gallipoli Fish Market while you're exploring the area.

Gallipoli Historic Center
Otranto Castle which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Otranto Historic Centre

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
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Specchiarica

While visiting Specchiarica, you might make a stop by sights like Ionian Sea and Rosario Church.

Specchiarica

 

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