Informations about the area
Willaria advises you to visit these cities and towns rich in history and traditions during your journey in Salento:
Castro Marina the harbour of Castro extends itself in a wide bay; close to this turist harbour there's another little one called Porto Vecchio used by little fishing ships and in summer for rent canoes and boats.
To visit: the medieval village, the Romanic Cathedral XII century and the famous "Zinzulusa" cave.
Melpignano small town of "Grecìa Salentina" place of the greatest musical festival dedicated to the ancient dance of "Pizzica" performed in "The night of Taranta".
To visit: the Monastery of Augustinians, the church of St. George, the palace of the Notar Zullino, the Castle.
Lecce Historical and economical centre of Salento, with its many Baroque buildings, deserved the title of "Florence of Baroque".
To visit: the church of Santa Croce, the Monastery of Celestin, vescovado's square, the Cathedral, St. Oronzo square, Charles V Castle.
Otranto small town rich in history especially for Turkish invasion when 800 citizens of Otranto were killed by invaders and the whole town was destroyed.
To visit: the Cathedral, the church of St. Pietro, the main Aragon's castle, the church of "Santa Maria dei Martiri", the medieval centre, the lakes of Alimini.
Gallipoli Very famous place for its beautiful sea, for the fishing and for its carnival in honour of the Patron Saint of fire, St. Antonio Abate.
To visit: the church of St. Agata, the Castle, the library, the civic museum and the most ancient Greek roman fountain of Italy.
Leuca considered the pearl of the extreme southern Italy characterized by it coast half rocky and sandy. Many caves are worthy of being visited and the deep sea is a paradise.
To visit: The Papal church and the "Porcinara" cave.