Corigliano D'Otranto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Corigliano d'Otranto (Choriàna or Koriana griko, Curiànu in local dialect) is an Italian town set in the Salento (Puglia), belonging to the historic region of "Grecìa Salentina", a linguistic area of nine municipalities where the inhabitants speak the "griko", an ancient language of Greek origin. Corigliano d'Otranto has an impressive castle with a highly decorated exterior. It is defined "the most beautiful monument of military architecture dating to the beginning of the sixteenth century in feudal Terra d'Otranto".
Corigliano d'Otranto (Choriàna or Koriana griko, Curiànu in local dialect) is an Italian town set in the Salento (Puglia), belonging to the historic region of "Grecìa Salentina", a linguistic area of nine municipalities where the inhabitants speak the "griko", an ancient language of Greek origin. Corigliano d'Otranto has an impressive castle with a highly decorated exterior. It is defined "the most beautiful monument of military architecture dating to the beginning of the sixteenth century in feudal Terra d'Otranto".
Fireworks in honour of Saint Nicolas.

Where to stay in Corigliano D'Otranto

Corigliano d'Otranto (Choriàna or Koriana griko, Curiànu in local dialect) is an Italian town set in the Salento

Centro Storico

When in Centro Storico, you can plan a visit to Corigliano d'Otranto Castle and L'Astore Masseria Winery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Centro Storico
Mansion - Corigliano d'otranto Stone villa with private pool and garden

Mansion - Corigliano d'otranto Stone villa with private pool and garden

Corigliano d'otranto Puglia
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Corigliano D'Otranto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Corigliano d'Otranto Castle ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
The hosts were awesome. The property was nice, secluded, clean and had beautiful gardens with pepper and pomagranite trees. Beautiful pool. Good central location for visiting Lecce and the beaches.

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

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Mansion - Corigliano d'otranto Stone villa with private pool and garden
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dei Perroni, 14 Lecce LE
The price is NZ$295 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
NZ$295
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
The whole experience was top notch. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable room, delicious breakfast, and location was perfect for getting around the city.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel
Mercure Hotel President Lecce

Mercure Hotel President Lecce

4 out of 5
Via Antonio Salandra, 6 Lecce LE
The price is NZ$195 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
NZ$195
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Chinese Missionary Museum and Franciscan ...
7.8/10 Good! (320 reviews)
The staff: efficient professional caring resourceful friendly supportive Great breakfast Great location Awesome rooms quiet

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Mercure Hotel President Lecce
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Mansion - Corigliano d'otranto Stone villa with private pool and garden

Mansion - Corigliano d'otranto Stone villa with private pool and garden

Corigliano d'otranto Puglia
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Corigliano D'Otranto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Corigliano d'Otranto Castle ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
The hosts were awesome. The property was nice, secluded, clean and had beautiful gardens with pepper and pomagranite trees. Beautiful pool. Good central location for visiting Lecce and the beaches.

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Mansion - Corigliano d'otranto Stone villa with private pool and garden
HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE IN SALENTO, OTRANTO, LECCE

HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE IN SALENTO, OTRANTO, LECCE

corigliano d' otranto Puglia
Stay at this villa in Corigliano D'Otranto. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Corigliano d'Otranto Castle and Mausoleo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Good centre to visit Corigliano, Lecce and Otranto.
Basic house with well documented issues with shower problems. Quiet location although you can hear people moving and talking in the adjoining villa. The swimming pool was beautiful but cold, and in a beautiful well kept garden. Salvatore and Rosie were extremely welcoming and gave very useful local ...

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024

HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL FOR EXCLUSIVE USE IN SALENTO, OTRANTO, LECCE
Dimore di Lecce

Dimore di Lecce

Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and Museo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
It’s a really nice apartment in a historic building in the old Lecce. The location is very safe and convenient to explore the old town. There is also a street parking within 5 min walk, which was very helpful. Desideria is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Dimore di Lecce
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Popular places to visit

Corigliano d'Otranto Castle

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Corigliano d'Otranto Castle during your travels in Corigliano D'Otranto. Find some time to visit the monuments or spas in this relaxing area.

Corigliano d'Otranto Castle

Activities

Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce

Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce (Corigliano)

NZ$159
per adult
Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce (Corigliano)
Organic Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Experience near Lecce

Organic Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Experience near Lecce

NZ$99
per adult
Organic Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Experience near Lecce
Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce

Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce

NZ$159
per adult
Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce
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Church Saints Peter and Paul - Galatina in Salento- Italy

Galatina

italy: Terracotta vases, typical of Salento.

Cutrofiano

Soleto (Sulìtu in local dialect) is a small Griko-speaking city located in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy. The town has a total population of 5,537 and is one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina.

Soleto

Dancing lovers. The "Notte della Taranta" is the biggest festival in Italy and one of the most significant manifestations of popular culture in Europe. It takes place in Salento and is dedicated specifically to the rediscovery and enhancement of the traditional music of Salento and its fusion with other musical idioms, from world music to rock, from jazz to symphonic music.

Melpignano