What to see in Otranto
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
6 places
Sea and cavesAliminiAlimini beach, in Otranto, with its really fine sand, the dunes, the
shallow water and the transparent sea surrounded by the pine forest, is the
background for children’s games and for surfers’ performances. Otranto
Sea and cavesBaia dei TurchiIn the bay where the Saracens landed in 1480, to conquer Otranto, nowadays
there is white sand, lapped by a dreamy sea and embellished with the
scented pine forest and the Mediterranean scrub. Otranto
Castles, towers and palacesAragonese Castle of OtrantoKeeping vigil over Italy's most easterly town, The Castle of Otranto is a
fascinating fortress that looks eastwards in memory of past Saracen
attacks. Otranto
Sea and cavesFrassanitoThe beach of Frassanito, swept by winds, with its fine sand and the rocks
dropping sheer into the sea, is the perfect oasis for families, but also
for those who love water sports. Otranto
FunWalls and BastionsThe walls that protected Otranto are a wonderful example of military
architecture, today kingdom of art and nightlife. Otranto
Sea and cavesPorto BadiscoThe nice small beach of Porto Badisco, nestled amid the cliffs and the
yellow brooms, is the perfect place to dive in the crystal clear sea and to
taste the delicious sea-urchins. Otranto
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)