Full Day Otranto & Coast Tour from Lecce: Ancient Town & Breathtaking Views

Highlights

• Otranto & Historic Center
• Breathtaking Coastline
• Private Experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Centro Storico Otranto

   2h

   Transfer from Lecce to Otranto 45 min - Otranto, one of the most lovely coastal villages in Salento. Every corner highlight the different civilizations who lived here like Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Aragonese. You'll have free time for visiting the amazing Cathedral, the Saint Peter Church in Byzantine style, the Castle and the impressive walls that surround the whole ancient city.

2. 2

   Cava di Bauxite

   30min

   Transfer from Otranto to Bauxite Lake 10 min - A small lake grew in an abandoned bauxite quarry, characterized by an impressive red color of the ground surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland. It has become a must-see in the latest years for all tourists. You'll enjoy the whole area after a short walk on a dirt road that will take you to amazing viewpoints.

3. 3

   Faro di Punta Palascia

   20min

   Transfer from Bauxite Lake to Palascia Lighthouse 10 min - The tall white cylindrical lighthouse on the easternmost point of Italy. Walking along the path you can delight yourself with breathtaking views by the rocky cliff overlooking the Adriatic sea.

4. 4

   Torre Sant'Andrea

   1h

   Transfer from Palascia Lighthouse to Torre Sant'Andrea 30 min - The Faraglioni cove is a gorgeous sight. The water is the clearest you can find out in Puglia and the backdrop is outstanding. Here you can swim by going down the steps carved into the rock or on the nearby sandy beach, so bring your swimsuit to enjoy the wonderful sea. You can also have your independent lunch in the close restaurants with lovely terraces by the sea.

5. 5

   Torre dell'Orso Beach

   45min

   Transfer from Torre Sant'Andrea to Torre dell'Orso Beach 5 min - You can enjoy the most beautiful and longest sandy beach walking along it, through amazing viewpoints and swimming in the azure sea. Also don't miss to taste the delicious typical sweets in the stunning terrace of the most famous ice cream shop.

6. 6

   Grotta Della Poesia

   30min

   Transfer from Torre dell'Orso to Poetry Cave 5 min - You'll visit one of the most beautiful natural pools. You can approach to see the clearest water by going down the steps carved into the rock, but here people can no longer bathe because safety measure, and cause it's a place absolutely to be preserved.

Before you go

Location