Otranto Historic Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Otranto Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle
Otranto Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle
Otranto Waterfront which includes rocky coastline and a coastal town
Otranto Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Otranto Waterfront which includes a city, island images and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Otranto Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture

Otranto Cathedral

Trace the stories of Otranto’s martyrs and marvel at beautifully preserved mosaics in a spectacular church on the town’s historic waterfront.

Otranto Cathedral
Otranto Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle

Otranto Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Gripping Gothic fiction and centuries of fascinating history meet in the formidable walls and towers of Otranto’s impressive medieval castle.

Otranto Castle

Church of San Pietro

After visiting Church of San Pietro, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otranto. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this relaxing area.

Church of San Pietro

Alimini Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alimini Lakes during your travels in Otranto. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Alimini Lakes

Porto Badisco Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto Badisco Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Porto Badisco.

Porto Badisco Beach

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Otranto when you take a trip to Cape Palascia Lighthouse. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Activities

Palascia Lighthouse

Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce

NZ$254
per adult
Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce
Torre dell'orso Bay

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

NZ$254
per adult
Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce
Punta Palascìa Lighthouse

Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour

NZ$268
per adult
Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour
Private Candle Making Experience in Otranto

Private Candle Making Experience in Otranto

NZ$167
per adult
Private Candle Making Experience in Otranto
OTRANTO private tour: stunning town overlooking Adriatic sea

OTRANTO private tour: stunning town overlooking Adriatic sea

NZ$585
per traveller
OTRANTO private tour: stunning town overlooking Adriatic sea
Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce

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

NZ$155
per adult
Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce (Corigliano)
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Our pick of the best Otranto Historic Centre Hotel Deals

Palazzo De Mori

Palazzo De Mori

Via Bastioni Pelagi Otranto LE
Stay at this affittacamere in Otranto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Otranto Castle and Port of Otranto are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Courteous and very helpful staff. Comfortable room.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

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Palazzo De Mori
Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

5 out of 5
Via Rondachi 1 Otranto LE
Stay at this luxury hotel in Otranto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Beautiful hotel in historic center!
Highly recommend this charming, historic hotel! Elegant & very clean w/ superb staff & warm assistance w/ dinner reservations. Breakfast on rooftop terrace was ample & quite good. Will return with my husband!

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Hotel Palazzo Papaleo
Tenuta Centoporte - Resort Hotel

Tenuta Centoporte - Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vecchia Otranto-Giurdignano Giurdignano LE
Stay at this hotel in Giurdignano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Spiaggia degli scaloni and Torre Pinta are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Gorgeous place!

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

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Tenuta Centoporte - Resort Hotel
Callistos Hotel & Spa

Callistos Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Lecce Tricase LE
The price is NZ$190 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$190
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tricase. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Castle Gallone and Piazza Pisanelli are located ...
Callistos Hotel & Spa
Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Via Cisterna Vecchia Caprarica di Lecce LE
The price is NZ$115 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$115
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf country house in Caprarica di Lecce. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kalos Archeodromo del Salento ...
Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais
Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

4 out of 5
Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Melendugno LE
Stay at this beach hotel in Melendugno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (263 reviews)
The front desk was very helpful and the view from our room was fantastic

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

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Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso
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