Lovers enjoying a romantic view of the sea in Otranto, on a picturesque street with historic buildings.
View of Otranto with its turquoise waters and boats in the harbor, offering a perfect summer atmosphere for visitors.
Lively terrace of a café in Otranto, with customers surrounded by tropical plants and historic buildings in the background.
Picturesque street in Otranto, with flowers and lampposts, illustrating the medieval charm of the city.

Otranto

A good base to visit this part of the Apulian coastline.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Otranto is a good base for visiting this part of the Apulian coast.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Take the time to stroll through its historic center, which is very charming.

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Aurelie @lilifoodiestravel

Otranto, a fortified town at the foot of a castle, has preserved its medieval atmosphere.

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Aurelie @lilifoodiestravel

I loved the atmosphere of this city.

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Bauxite Lake, surrounded by red rocks and greenery, under a blue sky, offers a unique natural setting in Provence.

Bauxite Lake

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  • Seaside
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Colorful and isolated hiking area, with red rock cliffs and emerald green waters, on the site of an ancient cave.

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  • Monument
  • Church

This 11th-century cathedral is typical of the region, with floors adorned with mosaics. It also houses a crypt containing the relics of martyrs.

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Baia dei Turchi, with its crystal-clear waters and rocks, attracts bathers and nature explorers.

Bay of the Turks

  • Beach

Tourist beach in an isolated area, with an eponymous town featuring white buildings and full amenities.

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  • Viewpoint
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It is the Cape of Otranto: with its lighthouse, it is the westernmost point of Italy and offers a wonderful view of the sea.

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Peaceful landscape of Agriturismo Terra Rossa, with olive trees and a sparkling pool under a bright blue sky.

Farmhouse Terra Rossa

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  • Hotel

Tourist accommodation equipped with rooms, a restaurant, and a large garden with a swimming pool.

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