Sofia's guide
I'm hungry!
Pizzeria La Gigante
3 Piazza Giuseppe VerdiDelicious, authentic pizza a few steps away! Opens at 8pm.
Traditional and genuine foods of Salento. Just around the corner! Book in advance, it's often busy.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Le Zie -Trattoria casereccia
19 Via Colonnello Archimede CostaduraTraditional and genuine foods of Salento. Just around the corner! Book in advance, it's often busy.
Genuine local cuisine located in the countryside just a few kilometers out of town. One of our favorites for value, and taste!
Fucazzeria Da Francesco
SP375Genuine local cuisine located in the countryside just a few kilometers out of town. One of our favorites for value, and taste!
Coffee, fresh local style pastries like the "pasticciotto". Ideal for breakfast or for a break within the heart of the old town.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Caffè Alvino
30 Piazza Sant'OronzoCoffee, fresh local style pastries like the "pasticciotto". Ideal for breakfast or for a break within the heart of the old town.
OSTERIA 203
39 Viale Francesco Lo ReFine Italian cuisine, located downtown.
Seafood bar and restaurant. Nice rooftop for dining.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L'OSTRICA UBRIACA SeaFood Bar & Terrazza Ristorante
2 Via TarantoSeafood bar and restaurant. Nice rooftop for dining.
Art, history, architecture
A peaceful XII century abbey in the countryside (10 km from Lecce), with an ancient olive oil press on site.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abadía de Santa María de Cerrate
A peaceful XII century abbey in the countryside (10 km from Lecce), with an ancient olive oil press on site.
A XII century basilica with stunning frescoes in Galatina (25 km from Lecce).
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
6 Via Raimondello OrsiniA XII century basilica with stunning frescoes in Galatina (25 km from Lecce).
The most iconic Baroque basilica of Lecce. Visits of the interior possible for a small fee, and a multi-cathedral visit ticket can be purchased there as well. Details: www.chieselecce.it
226 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Basilica di Santa Croce
1 Via Umberto IThe most iconic Baroque basilica of Lecce. Visits of the interior possible for a small fee, and a multi-cathedral visit ticket can be purchased there as well. Details: www.chieselecce.it
In Otranto (40 km) XII century. The most well preserved floor mosaic in Italy. Absolutely to visit for middle ages lovers
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Catedral de Santa María de la Anunciación
1 Piazza BasilicaIn Otranto (40 km) XII century. The most well preserved floor mosaic in Italy. Absolutely to visit for middle ages lovers
Nature and wilderness
Nature trails among pines, rocks, and a changing landscape. Beautiful vistas looking high above the sea, and down by the sea's edge on the ionian side. Swimming is recommended.
456 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio
Via Litoranea Sant'Isidoro - Santa CaterinaNature trails among pines, rocks, and a changing landscape. Beautiful vistas looking high above the sea, and down by the sea's edge on the ionian side. Swimming is recommended.
Cantera de Bauxita
Amazing former bauxite quarry near Otranto.
Adriatic sea coastal nature reserve at its best near Brindisi.
294 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Área Marina Protegida de Torre Guaceto
Riserva Naturale Torre GuacetoAdriatic sea coastal nature reserve at its best near Brindisi.
Salento's highest coastal cliffs. A beautiful place for swimming, jumping, and sunset scenery. Ask us about stopping first at "La Grotta Verde".
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Il Ciolo
Salento's highest coastal cliffs. A beautiful place for swimming, jumping, and sunset scenery. Ask us about stopping first at "La Grotta Verde".
The eastern-most lighthouse of Italy, here, enjoy the first dawn in the country. Amazing landscape!
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Faro de Punta Palascia
SP87The eastern-most lighthouse of Italy, here, enjoy the first dawn in the country. Amazing landscape!
A coastal Nature reserve only a few kilometers away from Lecce, full of water-foul. An easy stroll for anyone.
119 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reserva Natural Cesine
Masseria CesineA coastal Nature reserve only a few kilometers away from Lecce, full of water-foul. An easy stroll for anyone.
I'm thirsty!
Known for Lecce's best cocktails! Cocktail bar in Lecce's historical center.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Quanto Basta
38 Via Marco BasseoKnown for Lecce's best cocktails! Cocktail bar in Lecce's historical center.
Beers and cocktails, and American style food with an amazing rooftop patio in downtown Lecce! Great service and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cantiere Hambirreria
23 Viale dell'UniversitàBeers and cocktails, and American style food with an amazing rooftop patio in downtown Lecce! Great service and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
For wine lovers! Located in Lecce's historical center.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vineria Santa Cruz
25 Via Umberto IFor wine lovers! Located in Lecce's historical center.
For beer lovers. A great daily choice of regional and international beers, a place the locals go.
Bluebeat Pub
58 Via Egidio RealeFor beer lovers. A great daily choice of regional and international beers, a place the locals go.
Museums
Fondazione Biscozzi Rimbaud
4 Piazzetta Giorgio BagliviA contemporary art collection in the heart of the historic center.
This museum is inside the historic XVIII century Seminary, and has a collection of religious objects and Baroque paintings dating back to the XVII and XVIII centuries.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo di Arte Sacra
5 P.za del DuomoThis museum is inside the historic XVIII century Seminary, and has a collection of religious objects and Baroque paintings dating back to the XVII and XVIII centuries.
All that is known about Apulian wine and farmers' traditions is documented here. It's possible to book a wine tastings, located 50 km from Lecce.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo della Civilta del Vino Primitivo
19 Via Fabio MassimoAll that is known about Apulian wine and farmers' traditions is documented here. It's possible to book a wine tastings, located 50 km from Lecce.