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Peninsula that forms the "heel" of Italy
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By boat
Brindisi also hosts the only ferry port of Salento, with links from Greece (Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Cephalonia, Zante, Patras) and Turkey (Cesme).
By car
Toll motorway starts in Bologna and runs along the Adriatic coast until Bari, then continues inland to end few kilometres north of Taranto.
Main cities of the region are connected via non-toll dual carriageways roads called Strade Statali (Statal roads), like the linking Taranto and Brindisi in 45 min; links Brindisi and Lecce in less than ½ hr; connects…
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elegant seafront on the Adriatic Sea, Roman age remains and two castles situated in front of the sea.
Fishing port city renowned for its seafood restaurants, a large old town on a walled island, miles of beaches and vibrant nightlife.
called the "Florence of the South" for its magnificent baroque churches and buildings, it also has Roman theater and amphitheater.
Cultural centre of Salento during the Renaissance it is a true pearl of the Baroque architecture, also rich of museums, seaside villages and Nature Reserves such as Porto Selvaggio.
home to a 13th-century castle, it was once an important Jewish community.
magic locality known as the "white town" for the color of its historical centre's houses.
The easternmost town of Italy boasts a well preserved old city with an imposing castle, several coves and a high cliff coastal road with a stunning view.
Small picturesque town surrounded by a pleasant countryside, with miles of sea resorts including the "Maldives of Salento".
Southern extremity of the region, it is a relevant religious tourism centre and is full of 18th-19th centuries villas built in eclectic style and sea caves to explore.
Small inland town with several noble palaces and churches to visit and lively festivals.
ancient Greek city with a relevant National Archaeological Museum (MArTA) and many sights of different ages.
Lively village on the Ionian Sea rich of activities you can do related to sea and a promenade very vibrant at night.
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