Lecce Accommodation
PugliaExploration
May 1, 2024
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The sea of Puglia has conquered more than one heart, but also its hospitality and its beauty have made this destination one of the most sought after for summer vacations. If you have decided to leave for this magical land, you just have to check out our list of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia, on a tour to discover the sea of Salento.
Are you in a hurry? We have created a package holiday in Apulia, organized in detail, that will allow you to fully explore and experience this land with just the right amount of time to enjoy your vacation from start to finish.
Vecchia Fabbrica Apartments. Strategically located only a few kilometers away from the cities of Otranto and Lecce, these lustrous apartments are just for you. With a living room, dining room with a kitchenette, private bathroom, and air conditioning, Vecchia Fabbrica apartments maximizes both your comfort and flexibility. The property has two bathhouses (Beach Club) one in Alimini, about 10 minutes away with an inflatable area for children, beach entertainment for older children. You can also find a partner lounge bar, restaurant, and pizzeria.
For the duration of the trip, you will have your own rental car that will be delivered on arrival and picked up before your departure. No queues, no gathering, no waiting. Any additional drivers are included in the price, so you can both drive.
Shuttle transfer from Brindisi airport. Accommodation check-in. Delivery of the rental car.
After breakfast, you will depart for Torre Pali. Mini cruise of the Ionian & Adriatic lasting about 3/4 hours, to discover the beautiful crystal-clear waters of Salento with iridescent shades, from emerald green to cerulean. Touristic route with stops at the sea caves of Santa Maria di Leuca. You will visit: the sea caves on the Ionian side: Cave of the Dragon, Cave of the Three Doors, the River and many more. The Adriatic side: Terradico Cave of Gabbiani and Vora, around Santa Maria di Leuca. Aperitif on board included.
Links – Video Boat Trip
In the afternoon, we recommend one of the most beautiful bathhouses in the area. The marina of Pescoluse famous for its beaches and known as the “Maldives of Salento”.
The establishment is very well equipped from the à la carte restaurant, self-service, Pizzeria and Braceria.
Links – Video Beach Club
After breakfast, departure for Gallipoli, also known as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea. Visit the city, the historical centre, the streets of artisan shops and shopping, the fish market. Visit Frantoio Ipogeo and taste organic olive oil and typical Salento products in the historical centre. For lunch we have booked a table at a restaurant facing the sea, fish menu includes drinks, mineral water and wine from Salento. In the afternoon, we advise you to go to the beach and have a nice swim in the emerald-green sea of Gallipoli. Free dinner.
After breakfast, you’ll be taken to one of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia, on the Adriatic Sea. The establishment (Beach Club) is located on a stretch of coastline with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear sea, a few hundred meters the infamous “Bay of Turks”. Umbrellas and sun-beds are included and have already been booked. The beach club, as well as being very well equipped with showers, restaurant, and lounge bar, is not far from the most fun water sports. Free time for your lunch at the restaurant of the bathhouse.
After the day spent at the beach, you can head to Lecce for dinner in the evening. We recommend a typical restaurant in the city center. In the meantime, you will have the opportunity to visit the city of Lecce, the capital of “Baroque”, on your own with an audio-guide. Walking in the historic center you will come across artisan stores where you can buy gadgets for family and friends. We will continue with a visit to the Church of Santa Croce, the most eloquent monument of the Baroque period, and the Cathedral. Return to the hotel.
Visit Otranto defined “Gateway to the East”, through the audio-guide, downloadable on your mobile through our website. Otranto, the city, a seaside village of enchanting beauty, is a symbol of the Holy Christian Martyrs to whom the Cathedral is dedicated, which houses the relics of the Martyrs and one of the largest mosaic floors in the history of art. Free Lunch, we recommend restaurants or bars.
Boat trip to Castro – Porto Miggiano duration 2h00 approx. with stops bath and visit the caves Marina: Zinzulusa – Azzurra – Romanelli – Palombara – Sulfurea etc.. Free dinner.
After breakfast departure to reach Roca and the beautiful Natural Pool “The Cave of Poetry”. Only a year ago TripAdvisor recognized it as one of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world.
Following that, you will see the beautiful beach of Torre dell’Orso, the “Caribbean of Salento”. Umbrellas and sun-beds are included and have already been booked.
In the evening, free time for dinner in Torre dell’Orso with the infamous “Pentolo” that has been patented and is now also being marketed. We advise you not to miss this opportunity…. we will be hosted by the very person who invented it. Delicious spaghetti!!!
Link – Video restaurant
After breakfast, you will reach the famous and beautiful inlet of Punta Prosciutto beach Puglia, at north of Porto Cesareo. White beaches and crystal-clear sea. We will advise you where to go for lunch and in the afternoon, you will go on an excursion by catamaran lasting about 2/3h00 with stops for swimming and a drink offered by the Captain. You will visit the entire bay of Porto Cesareo, the various islands of the Mallow, Rabbits, and snorkelling to visit the Greek Roman columns on the seabed in the Marine Protected Area.
After breakfast check-out and shuttle transfer to Brindisi airport.
Package cost per person: £ all inclusive
For extra peace of mind, ask us about options for travel, medical, and trip cancellation insurance.
Want to add a few extras, bring more friends, or rearrange the schedule for your travel plans? Get in touch and tell us your desires.
For inquiries and reservations, contact Puglia Exploration at info@pugliaexploration.com
This tour is organised and managed by tour operator specialising in Apulian holidays and luxury accommodation for alone travellers, families, and groups.
Puglia Exploration is your expert guide to the best places to see in Puglia, one of Italy’s most fascinating regions. We’re proud to showcase the rich heritage and unique beauty of our homeland. To do that, we partner with local tour operators to create made-for-you package holidays that will transform your Italian experience into the best memories of your life.
