Porto Badisco

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According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
Porto Badisco is a seaside resort located in the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce. A tourist destination of notable historical-landscape interest, it overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is less than 8 km from Otranto, 37 km from Lecce, 8 km from Santa Cesarea Terme and 15 km from Castro. The locality is renowned above all for the culinary tradition of sea urchins.
Palazzo De Mori

Palazzo De Mori

Via Bastioni Pelagi Otranto LE
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Palazzo De Mori
Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

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Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Masseria Stali, The Originals Relais

Via Cisterna Vecchia Caprarica di Lecce LE
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Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2 Melendugno LE
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Residence La Pineta

Residence La Pineta

3 out of 5
Via Frassanito Otranto LE
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Residence Borgo & Mare

Residence Borgo & Mare

Via Antonio Gramsci 5 Melendugno LE
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Popular places to visit

Otranto Cathedral featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Otranto Cathedral

After visiting Otranto Cathedral, 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.

Otranto Cathedral
Otranto Castle which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Otranto Castle

Find out about the history of Otranto with a stop at Otranto Castle. Find some time to visit the monuments or spas in this relaxing area.

Otranto Castle

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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Porto Badisco Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Porto Badisco.

Porto Badisco Beach

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Otranto when you spend time at Cape Palascia Lighthouse. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Cava di Bauxite

Explore the great outdoors at Cava di Bauxite, a lovely green space in Otranto. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Cava di Bauxite

Things to do

Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Light Lunch near Otranto

Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Light Lunch near Otranto

$57
per adult
Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Light Lunch near Otranto
Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce

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

$150
per adult
Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce
MOZZARELLA WITH YOUR OWN HANDS, EXPERIENCE ON THE FARM

MOZZARELLA WITH YOUR OWN HANDS, EXPERIENCE ON THE FARM

$157
per adult
MOZZARELLA WITH YOUR OWN HANDS, EXPERIENCE ON THE FARM
Orecchiette con mamma Claudia

Orecchiette Cooking Class in Otranto

$115
per adult
Orecchiette Cooking Class in Otranto
Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

$150
per adult
Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce
Cooking classe in a typical Farmhouse surrounded by Olive trees

Cooking classe in a typical Farmhouse surrounded by Olive trees

$128
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Cooking classe in a typical Farmhouse surrounded by Olive trees
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Cities near Porto Badisco

Lecce featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Otranto

10 shots panorama thanks to my mate who posed for this photo --- The bay of Porto Miggiano is located in the town of Santa Cesarea Terme, one of the best destinations to spend the holidays in Puglia, located in the east coast of Salento. La Torre Miggiano was probably built in the sixteenth century to protect the port and to the defense of the miners working quarries carparo stone and sent the segments throughout the county to provide useful material for construction. Now these ancient ruined structures create a unique landscape, surrounded by clear water that flows into the bay of Porto Miggiano.

Santa Cesarea Terme