50 Activities
Exploring the Salento Region in South Apulia
Starts from
Bari
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
50
Duration
5 days
Length
209 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Bari
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
5 days
Length
209 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Active Leisure
Emily Zanier
Blogger
- Explore the hill of the Italian boot, the Salento dry region.
- Swim in the Adriatic sea and the Ionian sea.
- Discover the beautiful baroque town of Lecce, the Florence of the South.
- Taste amazing local food and wine.
On this 5 days road trip, you will explore the whole region of Salento. If you have more time, you can definitely spend more days on this road trip as there is so much to see and do whether it is culture or nature. The hill of the Italian boot extends from Brindisi on the Adriatic sea to Taranto on the Ionian Sea. On both sides, you will enjoy amazing views with cliffs, clear blue sea water and great beaches to swim.
In between you will discover Lecce, the most beautiful town of Apulia with its baroque churches and palaces that make her famous and called the Florence of the South. Everywhere you go, you will be able to taste amazing food from Apulia, seafood and local wines.
In between you will discover Lecce, the most beautiful town of Apulia with its baroque churches and palaces that make her famous and called the Florence of the South. Everywhere you go, you will be able to taste amazing food from Apulia, seafood and local wines.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
- Active Leisure
On this 5 days road trip, you will explore the whole region of Salento. If you have more time, you can definitely spend more days on this road trip as there is so much to see and do whether it is culture or nature. The hill of the Italian boot extends from Brindisi on the Adriatic sea to Taranto on the Ionian Sea. On both sides, you will enjoy amazing views with cliffs, clear blue sea water and great beaches to swim.
In between you will discover Lecce, the most beautiful town of Apulia with its baroque churches and palaces that make her famous and called the Florence of the South. Everywhere you go, you will be able to taste amazing food from Apulia, seafood and local wines.
In between you will discover Lecce, the most beautiful town of Apulia with its baroque churches and palaces that make her famous and called the Florence of the South. Everywhere you go, you will be able to taste amazing food from Apulia, seafood and local wines.
Emily Zanier
Blogger
- Explore the hill of the Italian boot, the Salento dry region.
- Swim in the Adriatic sea and the Ionian sea.
- Discover the beautiful baroque town of Lecce, the Florence of the South.
- Taste amazing local food and wine.
Travel itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
26 mi2 mi
From Brindisi to Lecce
On the first day, you will drive following the Adriatic Coast until Brindisi. It is a port town and the second biggest city in Apulia but it is quite slow-paced and enjoyable by the seafront. Then you will drive to Lecce and start exploring this beautiful city that is called the Florence of the South.
11 Activities
Day 2
2 mi
Beautiful Lecce, the Florence of the South
Today, you will visit all the main interesting sites in Lecce: roman amphitheaters, baroque style churches, museum, etc.
11 Activities
Day 3
66 mi0.2 mi
Along the Adriatic Coast
Today you will drive South along the Adriatic coast with beautiful sea views and a few picturesque stops on the way to the bottom of the heel of the Italian boot.
9 Activities
Day 4
48 mi2 mi
Along the Ionian Sea
On the fourth day, you will explore the South coast of the Ionian sea in Apulia. You will get to know the beautiful historical village of Gallipoli located on a small island. Then you will go to a beautiful natural park to hike the coast or just enjoy the beach. The sea is just so blue and clear.
7 Activities
Day 5
63 mi0.5 mi
Fort and Culture in Taranto
On the last day, you will follow the coast of the Ionian sea, reaching Taranto, the city ending the region of Salento at the North. It is a very interesting town with a lot of culture.