Location: Otranto
Top Things to do in Otranto
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Gaze out at the azure Adriatic Sea from the sunny beaches of Otranto, in Italy's Puglia region. This historic port town attracts locals and tourists to its 10km of beaches and diving rocks. In town, the cathedral features large-scale mosaics dating back to the 12th century. If you love snorkeling and beautiful seaside views, it's worth making the short journey south to Porto Badisco.
Restaurants in Otranto
1. Centro Storico Otranto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Aussies11 - Montelparo, Italy
Our visit to Otranto was at night time, with all the Christmas lights and Nativity scenes providing lots of goodwill. Walking through the laneways and passing in front of the Cathedral, the fortress skirting the harbour is definitely romantic. The walls are graffiti free which is noticeable, and the areas were neat and tidy. It was lovely seeing lights through curtains and courtyards. We thought if there were another few restaurants open, as there were lots of visitors, it would have given more choice. We will go back and do a day visit soon.
2. Cocobay Beach Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Arge94 - Parma, Italy
Prezzo molto onesto, 17€ per ombrellone e due lettini , decisamente più basso rispetto al Salento Ionico. Il Cocobay si presenta come un lido molto carino ed è stato piacevole trascorrere una giornata di mare qui. Si parcheggia la macchina al " parcheggio dei turchi" e dopo una passeggiata in pineta si arriva al Coco. Il navigatore vi porterà al "Bagno Lucia", è corretto, non fatevi prendere dal panico. Il Coco è proprio di fianco. Consigliato anche il bar dove abbiamo preso una buona insalata e un insalata di farro con frutti di mare!
3. Cattedrale di Otranto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By PointerDetroit - Detroit
Admittedly there are many other cathedrals that are grander. However, none have this unique 11th century huge mosaic floor. Having a guide to explain the images is essential to fully appreciating it’s significance. There is also a chapel with the bones of 800 martyrs beheaded on display.
4. Cava di Bauxite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Mike N
We went, we saw, we left underwhelmed... Unfortunately this place is under serviced in the parking department, then you walk up to a disused man-made hole in the ground that has filled with water...oh, and the soil around it is red!! this is the highlight!
5. Chiesa di San Pietro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By 16R25D - Sydney, Australia
Climbing up the narrow streets of this atmospheric seaside town, you will find this gem of a tiny 9 to 10th century Byzantine church, perched on the top of a hill. Inside, the walls are covered in enchanting frescoes, some fresher than others, but all mesmerising. There is a special mood about this sacred place.
6. La Dolce Riva
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By Cathy P
Great spot
Gazebo 55 euros for four but worth it for all day sun
Quiet
Grass
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Platform to go down into lovely warm sheltered sea
Staff all fab and drinks reasonably priced
Food served too
Definitely best place we have visited on our trip to Salerno
7. Cape Palascia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Cape Palascìa, commonly known as Capo d'Otranto, is Italy's most easterly point. It is situated in the territory of the Apulian city of Otranto, in the Province of Lecce at 40° 7' northing and 18° 31' easting. The lighthouse there, recently renovated, is one of five Mediterranean Lighthouses protected by the European Commission. It is often visited by tourists, especially at New Year, since it stands at the point where the dawn of the new year may first be seen in Italy.
Reviewed By DonPaulo - Richmond, Virginia
The view is quite attractive, but I would not make a special trip to see it unless you had time to burn.
8. La Zona dei Laghi Alimini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 396 reviews
Reviewed By Zuccherella - Florence, Italy
The area of the Lakes Alimini is very beautiful, from Otranto to reach it but it will take a bit 'of time in the car. It 'easy to reach; if you have children with you, elderly or disabled is easier to reach than other Beaches. You can find both free areas and areas equipped with sun loungers and parasols for a fee. It may happen that the water is less clean than in other areas, because there is the mouth of a river or a channel (cannot remember) and there is less current than in other sea areas.
9. Baia dei Turchi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By reneebe - london
An outstandingly beautiful beach near Otranto has been besotted by ugly infrastructure nearby of cheaper hotels, and mediocre restaurants. I would still visit the beach but stay in a hotel in a better, more exclusive section of the region.
10. Spiaggia Alimini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 648 reviews
wide, sandy, sand dunes, finest beach in puglia, Italy just north of Otranto in the Salento region,Alimini Beach is a just a few km north of Otranto on the Adriatic
Reviewed By Ruth S - UK
We wanted to take advantage of the lovely weather so went to Alimni beach. There are chairs , restaurant and very clean toilets. You can have a snack at the bar and the staff seem good English,
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