With 300 kms of mind blowing coastline (the whole Puglia makes about 800!), the Salento seaside is one of italy’s most charming and yet most authentic. It is not only about beauty and the amazing beach though: the local hospitality scene is becoming really interesting, for a trip down these shores can offer a memorable experience, in style and comfort

Below my essential tips. Check the REVIEWS below for more detailed info

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

• Best beaches > Le Cesine / Roca Vecchia / Baia Dei Turchi and Baia Orte in Otranto/ Acquaviva in Marittima / San Gregorio / Punta Della Suina in Gallipoli / Il Chiapparo in S.Caterina /Punta Prosciutto
• Towns to visit: Castro Marina / Otranto / Tricase / Gallipoli / Porto Cesareo
• Sunrise spots: Punta Palascia and Baia Orte in Otranto
• Sunset spots: Punta della Suina in Gallipoli / Kilometro Zero near Gallipoli

STAYS

• Chech the SF’s favorite “hotels by the sea” list

FOOD

• Traditional cuisine @ Puntarenas, Roca /  Da Olga, Gallipoli
• Serious dining @ La Bitta, Gallipoli / Diavolocchio Goloso, Otranto / La Pergola S.Maria al Bagno / Puntarenas San Foca
• Pizza that is worth a trip alone @ Don Vincenzo, Gallipoli / XXX Otranto
• Sweets & Gelato @ G & Co, Tricase / xxx Gallipoli

DRINKS

• Glamour & fine cocktails @ Batik, Otranto / Maestrale, Otranto / Anam Terrace, Marittima
• Sunsets by the sea with dj’s @ Skafè, Porto Badisco / Km Zero, St. Maria al Bagno
• Beer, cocktails and funky grooves with seaview @ Birreghe, San Foca
• Funky grooves by the beach @ Cotriero, Gallipoli
• Nice bar within a vinery @ Il Vigneto, Gallipoli
• Great bar & concept store @ Blanc, Gallipoli
• Stylish bar in the piazzetta @ Farmacia Balboa, Tricase

BEACH

• Family time in style @ Bacino Grande, Porto Cesareo / La Castellana, Otranto
• Crowded, expensive, messy… but still the best! @ Punta Della Suina

BODY & SOUL