Relax In The Gorgeous Surroundings Of Salento!

The sunny tourist area of Salento in the ‘heel’ region of Apulia in southern Italy has been a popular destination for tourists and Italian holiday makers for many years.

Salento encompasses the province of Lecce, a large part of Brindisi and part of Taranto. The unspoilt beauty of the Salento coastline, its ancient traditions and well preserved cultural attractions offer tourists all they need to have a good time!

Tour around the fascinating ruins of Greek and Roman temples scattered across its scenic terrain.

Arabic and Greek influences can be seen in the towns along the northern coast of Salento, but travelling further inland you’ll find plenty of the more classically designed Baroque towns like Lecce and Galatina.

In the summer months especially, you’ll never be too far from a lively festival in Salento! Many of these events include the traditional ‘Pizzica’ dance. This is a fast rhythmic dance which moves to the sound of a tambourine, accordion and a violin.

Legend tells the strange tale that this dance was designed to rid a poison of a spider’s bite from a person! Its origin actually comes from the Greek influence here and was created for therapeutic reasons.

The capital of Salento is Lecce which has a magnificent castle and bustling markets which are held on Mondays and Fridays in Piazza san Oronzo. Also worth a visit is the steeply situated town of Oria with its striking gothic castle.

Enjoy a few hours of exploring the gorgeous sandy beaches which stretch along the coast here, with lots of small cosy coves and quiet spots to explore.

Choose from a superb range of vacation rentals in Apulia and experience the wealth of majestic scenery and attractions on offer in the southerly tourist area of Salento!