Itineraries
Lecce's historical centre
This itinerary takes place entirely in the city of Lecce, where it is possible to see many historical exhibits as well as the celebrated Baroque style buildings which make Lecce one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, to the extent of earning it the name of ‘The Florence of the...
Adriatic Coast
This itinerary begins in Otranto, one of the many fortified cities of Salento, which was for centuries called “Terra d’Otranto”. The name derives from the river Idro (which means water), in Latin Hidrun-tum, which flows into the port. A Greek city which was under great expansion when...
Salento's sea, coast and landscape
Our journey begins in San Foca a happy seaside centre, characterised by it small touristic port which faces the old watch tower. A few kilometres from San Foca is Roca, an ancient village of great beauty and archaeological interest. From there we reach Torre dell’Orso, where you are...
Southern coast
The itinerary begins with Gallipoli (from the Greek Kale polis, beautiful place). It has an oriental look and is white, reminiscent of a town on the Cicladi islands. The town juts out into the sea with a promontory and a little island joined to the mainland by a bridge. It is known for its...
Grecìa Salentina - Martignano
Stage 1: Martignano – Historical notes. The origins of the town go back to the tenth century. The etymology of the name is uncertain and has given rise to various interpretations. One school of thought says it comes from the Latin term ‘Martes’ or ‘pine marten’, a mammal that...
