What to do and see in Lecce, Puglia: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

June 27, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Lecce (Italian: [ˈlettʃe] ( listen) or locally [ˈlɛttʃe]; Sicilian: Lecci, Griko: Luppìu, Latin: Lupiae, Ancient Greek: Λουπίαι) is a historic city of 95,766 inhabitants (2015) in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Lecce, the second province in the region by population, as well as one of the most important cities of Apulia. It is the main city of the Salentine Peninsula, a sub-peninsula at the heel of the Italian Peninsula and is over 2,000 years old.
Restaurants in Lecce

1. The Awaiting Table Cookery School in Lecce, Italy

Via Idomeneo 41, 73100, Lecce Italy 39 347676 970 [email protected] http://www.awaitingtable.com
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The Awaiting Table Cookery School in Lecce, Italy

For the last 17 years, The Awaiting Table Cookery school has been the most praised cooking school and wine programme in all Puglia. (And now the oldest too). Located in the historical centre of Lecce, Italy--or during selected weeks throughout the year, in a castle an hour south of Lecce-- students from 59 countries have chosen us as the best way to go deeper into The Mediterranean Diet, and local, world-class wines. Our school has appeared in The London Times, Food & Travel, The LA Times, Bon Appetit, The New York Times, Food and Wine, as well as Chinese, Japanese, British, American and Dutch television. The owner, Silvestro Silvestori, is a nationally-certified sommelier here in Italy, as well as a wine journalist for a major international wine magazine. All classes are hands-on, fun and actively spent in two of the most beautiful kitchens in all of Italy.

Reviewed By VGLong - Columbus, United States

We spent the week at the Awaiting Table with Silvestro in February 2020. Silvestro, the owner & operator of the school, is extremely knowledgeable in southern Italian cuisine, Italian history, the culture, and wines as he is also a sommelier. We met in the mornings at 10AM, visited the markets, returned to the school to prepare lunch. We finished up around 2, took the afternoon off and met again at 6 to shop and prepare dinner. It is a very full day and the break in the afternoon was needed to walk off lunch or take a nap, your choice. We learned how to make pasta, how to prepare fresh, healthy & delicious meals using very simple ingredients, and how to properly use raw olive oil for health benefits. On the other side, we learned how to make homemade sausages and how to stuff a meatloaf :):):) Overall, it was a very educational, tasty & fun weekend and we hope to return when the opportunity arises.

2. Cooking Experience Lezioni di Cucina Salentina

Corte Dell'Idume 5 vicino Piazza Sant'Oronzo, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 327 853 7031 [email protected] http://www.cookingexperience.it
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Cooking Experience Lezioni di Cucina Salentina

Reviewed By inseineClearLake_Mn

Maya and Marco...what a combo...the best cooking experience I’ve ever had...learned how to make Focaccia ...delicious and then orecchiette...which we (12 of us) devoured with wine of course for dinner....Maya is a cooking character you won’t forget...delightful

3. Salento Bici Tour

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Salento Bici Tour

Salento Bici Tour organizes daily guided bike tour to discover the hidden treasures of the region. Tours start from Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli and Leuca. Tours are avaible to everybody, also people not trained. Bike rental is avaible. They include wine or typical products tasting in wine cellar or farmhouse. The distance is between 10 and 35 km.

4. Espressino Travel - Day Tours

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Espressino Travel - Day Tours

Espressino Travel offers unique, boutique tours and culinary experiences in and around Lecce and Puglia, Italy. Join us for delicious food and wine experiences, authentic and entertaining cooking lessons, and fascinating excursions. On private day tours or in small groups, our insider knowledge uncovers Puglia's best sights, immersing guests in the region's incredible cuisine, wine and culture.

5. Merzbau con-temporary lab

Via Benedetto Cairoli 21, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 0832 526012 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Merzbaulab?hc_location=timeline
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Merzbau con-temporary lab

6. Slow Active Tours

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Slow Active Tours

Tour operator specialized in outdoor activities: bike tours, walking/trekking, snorkeling, cultural itineraries and food and wine tastings, for a half or full day; weekly trips and tailor made holidays in southern Italy for individuals, groups and families, with a guide or in freedom. Delivery on site of trekking bikes, road bikes and brand new ebikes for rental for one or more days.

7. Relaxharmony Centro Benessere

Via Bonaventura Mazzarella 10/F, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 0832 307177 [email protected] http://www.centrobenesserelecce.com/
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Relaxharmony Centro Benessere

Our spa formulas are designed for those who want to enjoy all the benefits of spa treatments but do not have the time either for a long holiday or a weekend. From us you can spend only one day of wellness or just a few hours in a quiet, private and absolutely exclusive environment. In fact, our routes do not include spa sharing with other customers. Offers include spa treatments in the wet area with different treatments: massages, saunas, steam baths, emotional showers ... Ideal to unplug and regenerate, for a couple of days to relax or even celebrate anniversaries and dinners. Wellness Center, Massage Center, Weight Loss Center, Permanent Hair Removal Center, Nails Center, Make Up, Solarium,

8. Museo Faggiano

Via Ascanio Grandi 56, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 0832 300528 http://www.museofaggiano.it
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4.5 based on 680 reviews

Museo Faggiano

Reviewed By 788lc - Derbyshire, United Kingdom

We loved this fascinating private museum near the Biagio Gate. Layers of history hidden below an old Lecce house, discovered by the owners by accident. The owner's son was very helpful and friendly, explaining how they uncovered the layers, going right back to Roman times. Well worth a visit, and a great view from the Templar watchtower at the top of the house.

9. Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

Via Giuseppe Codacci Pisanelli 3, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 335 639 7167 [email protected] http://www.museoferroviariodellapuglia.it
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Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

The Railway Museum of Apulia Lecce is an important collection of tools and other objects that are ideally trace the history of railway Puglia. Inside are 32 antique vehicles of mixed age and several railway companies, from FS to FSE passing the Tobacco Factory of Lecce, in addition to this you can also see up close the historic train "Salento Express".

Reviewed By Tonytourist - Montesson, France

Located near the main station, it's only open a few hours a day so check before you go. We enjoyed the model trains and the prison wagon in particular. There's a good guide book provided with the entrance fee.

10. Abbazia di Santa Maria di Cerrate

S.P. 100 Squinzano-Casalabate km 5,900 sul navigatore non si trova perché l'Abbazia è a Lecce con cap 73100, non, 73100, Lecce Italy +39 0832 361176 [email protected] http://www.abbaziadicerrate.it
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Abbazia di Santa Maria di Cerrate

Reviewed By cordyroy - Naples, United States

Our visit to this small formet abbey was very pleasant. its about 15 min drive from Lecce. The new displays show what the origional frescos looked like, what happened to them over time and what is being done to preserve them. The ladies at the ticket counter are very nice and helpful.

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