3 Days in Lecce and Puglia: Baroque Town and Whitewashed Hills

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πŸ“ Lecce, ItalyπŸ—“ 3 daysπŸ‘₯ Foodies and couples

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3Days
10Stops
3Meal tips
About Β£70-120 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days in southern Puglia: Lecce's golden baroque old town, Gallipoli's seafront and Otranto's cathedral. Hire a car for the coast.

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Day by day

Close-up view of a historic church facade in Apulia, featuring classical architecture.
1

Lecce

09:30

Basilica di Santa Croce

An ornate baroque facade.

πŸ“ Lecce⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€9
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πŸ’‘ Closed during Mass.
11:00

Piazza del Duomo

A beautiful square.

πŸ“ Lecce⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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14:00

Roman amphitheatre

Partly excavated.

πŸ“ Lecce⏱ 30 minπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ In Piazza Sant'Oronzo.
19:30

Aperitivo

Try pasticciotto.

πŸ“ Lecce⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€15
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchOrecchietteApulian Β· $$
Detailed view of Ostuni Cathedral's facade in Apulia, Italy, showcasing intricate architectural design.
2

Otranto

10:00

Otranto Cathedral

A mosaic floor.

πŸ“ Otranto⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€3
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12:30

Castle and old town

Cobbled streets.

πŸ“ Otranto⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€6
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15:00

Beach

Turquoise water.

πŸ“ Otranto⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerSeafoodApulian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Otranto Cathedral
Intricate Baroque architecture of a historical church in Lecce, Italy under clear blue skies.
3

Gallipoli

10:00

Gallipoli old town

On an island.

πŸ“ Gallipoli⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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14:00

Lunch

Grilled fish.

πŸ“ Gallipoli⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€25
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16:00

Punta della Suina beach

Sandy beach.

πŸ“ Gallipoli⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Pack a towel.

🍽 Where to eat

breakfastCoffee and pasticciottoApulian Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Gallipoli old town

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereBrindisi Airport is 40 minutes from Lecce.
πŸš† Getting aroundLecce is walkable; hire a car for the coast.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageItalian. English is limited.

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