If you are planning your vacation in Puglia, in the Salento area, this article will give you all the information you need to include in your travel itinerary, a stop in Otranto.
Find out where it is, what to see, where to go to the beach, why it is really unique and what to do and see in the surrounding area by following our tips!
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The enchanting and charming city of Otranto is famous not only for its rich historical heritage, but also for its breathtaking beaches. In fact, Otranto's sea is famous for its intense colors, crystal-clear waters, sandy or rocky beaches, but also for its hidden and charming coves.
Otranto boasts a coastline about 25 km long where there are beautiful beaches washed by clear sea. The northernmost part is characterized by more sandy shores while the southern part hosts rocky stretches overlooking the sea.
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Baia dei Turchi is a 15-minute drive, from Otranto: a beautiful bay, with turquoise-colored water and very white sand; it takes its name from the landing of the Turks that apparently took place right on the coast, in the 15th century.
1 hour
How long does it take to visit the city of Otranto? The guided tour of Otranto takes place within the city's fortified walls, lasting about 1 1/2 hours. This, will allow you to leave your car in the designated parking lots and walk around in relaxation.
When to go to Otranto: the best time to visit it
If you love the heat and want to enjoy the sun and the sea, summer is the ideal time to visit Otranto. The days are long and sunny, the weather is warm and the beaches are lively.
Otranto, a resort that welcomes a high flow of tourists from all over the world every year. Indeed, costs in this marina are highly competitive and establishments offer quality services at more or less affordable prices, with an average of 30-35 euros per day for a beach umbrella and two sunbeds.
Otranto does not, however, flaunt only cultural and artistic beauty: it gathers, in fact, a series of incomparable natural scenery. The surrounding area is a precious collection of Caribbean beaches, clear sea and picturesque locations, such as Torre dell'Orso, where the Adriatic coast takes on distinctive shapes.
In terms of attendance, Otranto (475,048) and Ugento (698,671) do better, but not Gallipoli (364,339) and Melendugno (366,714).
72 km
The distance between Otranto and Maldive del Salento, Torre Pali is 72 km. The road distance is 54.2 km.
The closest airport to Otranto is Brindisi Airport, also known as the Brindisi Airport. Once you land at Brindisi Airport you take the bus in the direction ofLecce City Terminal station , for a travel time of about 40 minutes.
