10 Things to do in Otranto That You Shouldn't Miss

July 25, 2021 Randal Brittian

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. Cattedrale di Otranto

Piazza Basilica, 73028, Otranto Italy +39 0836 802194 http://www.comune.otranto.le.it/otranto-nella-storia/da-visitare/item/la-cattedrale
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,301 reviews

Cattedrale di Otranto

Reviewed By liverpool1023 - London, United Kingdom

Easily one of the most interesting churches in the entire region. The early medieval floor mozaic based on a tree of life motif is incredible and is in fantastic condition.

2. Cava di Bauxite

Sito Naturalistico, Otranto Italy http://www.comune.otranto.le.it/territorio/gallerie-immagini/item/cave-di-bauxite
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,691 reviews

Cava di Bauxite

Reviewed By KONIKPK - Pezinok, Slovakia

This is nice palce 30m from city. Not too crowdy at October. We go on foot and walk around. Try it you can go with car or motorcycle or bike.

3. Chiesa di San Pietro

Via San Pietro, 73028, Otranto Italy https://www.comune.otranto.le.it/vivere-il-comune/territorio/da-visitare/item/basilica-bizantina-di-san-pietro
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 272 reviews

Chiesa di San Pietro

4. Centro Storico Otranto

Piazza Castello, 73028, Otranto Italy +39 0836 801436 http://www.comune.otranto.le.it/english-version/tourist-information
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 3,993 reviews

Centro Storico Otranto

Reviewed By cordyroy - Naples, United States

The Historic Center of Otranto is fairly small, set right on the seaside with some impressive hills. The real stars are the walls, Cathedral and the wonderful views.

5. Punta Palascia Lighthouse

Strada Provinciale 87, 73028, Otranto Italy
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

6. Castello Aragonese Otranto

Piazza Castello, 73028, Otranto Italy +39 0836 210094 [email protected] http://www.castelloaragoneseotranto.com
Excellent
31%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 796 reviews

Castello Aragonese Otranto

The Majestic castle of Otranto is the symbol of the town; it was built at the end of the XV century and it has been renovated over the centuries. Today, after an impressive renovation, the castle houses cultural events; exhibitions and an archeological museum.

Reviewed By MikesWorld1111 - Nice, France

Well maintained castle with a superb view of the city from its ramparts and an impressive exhibition by a local artist which developed in all the rooms on the second floor.

7. Spiaggia Alimini

Strada Provinciale, 366, 73028, Otranto Italy +39 0836 801436
Excellent
48%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
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4.0 based on 839 reviews

Spiaggia Alimini

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

8. Baia dei Turchi

Strada Provinciale 366, 73028, Otranto Italy http://www.terredotranto.it/spiagge.php
Excellent
51%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2,620 reviews

Baia dei Turchi

Reviewed By AleRev - Milan, Italy

An otherworldly location! From the street, throughout vegetation and trees to a beautiful sea and beach. Also cheap parking on site

9. La Zona dei Laghi Alimini

Sp Otranto - San Cataldo, Otranto Italy +39 331 931 6631
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
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4.0 based on 440 reviews

La Zona dei Laghi Alimini

10. Spiaggia Porto Badisco

73028, Otranto Italy
Excellent
35%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 298 reviews

Spiaggia Porto Badisco

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