Getting to Otranto: trains, buses, car and ferries
Practical transport guide to reach Otranto in Salento: nearest airports, FSE train from Lecce, STP bus services, road routes, parking, ferries to Greece and tips for getting around once you arrive.
Travel guide to Otranto
Everything you need to visit Otranto: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
Two Days in Otranto: Where Italy Faces the East
A slow itinerary through Italy's easternmost city: medieval mosaics, crystalline sea, and lonely sea stacks between Puglia and Albania.
Where to Stay in Otranto: A Guide to the Best Neighborhoods and Accommodation in Italy's Easternmost Town
A complete guide to accommodation in Otranto: from the old town to countryside masserie, neighborhoods, lodging types and practical tips for every budget in the heart of Salento.
Where to Eat in Otranto: Adriatic Flavours Within Ancient Walls
Sea urchins, golden scapece, crispy pittule: Otranto's cuisine is an Adriatic story that still surprises those who seek it beyond the tourist menus.
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