travel
FROM BARI AIRPORT
From Bari airport, you can reach Lecce by taxi, bus, train, or by renting a car.
The easiest method is by train. Inside the airport, you will find a railway station that connects it to Bari Centrale Station. Once you reach the central station, you can take a regional train to Lecce.
FROM BRINDISI AIRPORT
From Brindisi airport, you can reach Lecce by taxi, bus, or private rentals. You can book your bus ticket on the official Puglia Airports website (see link).
Please note, the bus stop for Lecce from Brindisi airport is Piazzale Carmelo Bene. From there, to reach the Central Station, you will need to take the urban bus lines (Line 29).
BY TRAIN
Visit the Trenitalia website (link below) and from your departure station, select “LECCE” as your destination.
The beaches
Salento is known for the dialect expression “lu sule, lu mare e lu ientu,” which literally means “the sun, the sea, and the wind.” This phrase represents the natural elements that characterize this land.
Thus, sea conditions are greatly influenced by the winds, making the choice of beach a decision to consider carefully, especially in June, when winds like Tramontana, Grecale, and Scirocco are common.
– Tramontana: This cold wind comes from the north and makes the Adriatic Sea more choppy. During Tramontana, Ionian beaches like Gallipoli and Torre San Giovanni offer calmer and clearer waters, perfect for a relaxing day.
– Scirocco: Coming from the southeast, Scirocco is hot and humid, creating better conditions on the Adriatic side, especially to the north of Otranto.
– Grecale: This northeast wind cools the temperatures and makes the Adriatic Sea rough, while the Ionian coast remains generally calm and welcoming for those looking to enjoy peaceful beaches like the “Maldive del Salento” or Porto Cesareo.
For the month of June, it’s often recommended to check the weather forecast to assess the direction of the winds and choose whether to visit the Adriatic or Ionian Sea, in order to find ideal conditions for swimming and relaxing based on the prevailing wind.
Where to stay
Type: Modern
Just outside the historic center
-LECCE-
8 più Hotel
http://www.8piuhotel.com
Viale del Risorgimento, Lecce
Mail: infolecce@8piuhotel.com
Tel: 0832.306686
Mobile: 345.2636929
Located in Lecce, in the Porta Napoli district, 8Piuhotel is a 4-star design hotel offering modern accommodations equipped with high-tech devices.
The buffet breakfast features a wide selection of sweet and savory options, artisanal pastries, fresh fruit, and a selection for gluten-free diets.
Bathed in natural light from its glass walls, the Negroamaro Restaurant transforms in the evening into a sophisticated and intimate space, offering dishes characterized by fresh cuisine and a skilled reinterpretation of Salento and Mediterranean gastronomic traditions.
8Piuhotel provides free parking. From the hotel, you can reach the nearest beaches in 15 minutes by car. During your stay, you can also take advantage of an electric car charging station with 6 ultra-fast Ionity charging points (up to 350 kW).
Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
https://www.hilton.com/it/
Via Cosimo De Giorgi 62, Lecce, 73100, Italy
Tel: +3908325252
The hotel is located near the East Ring Road, 3 km from Lecce’s historic center, Piazza del Duomo, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. The Faggiano Museum is about a 10-minute drive away, while Torre Chianca is 14 km away. Relax in our outdoor rooftop pool and luxury spa. Take advantage of our restaurant, free parking, evening room service, and a 24-hour mini-market.
Aloisi Hotel
http://www.hotelaloisi.it
Viale Taranto, 297 – Lecce
Tel: +39 0832 240607 – +39 0832 243786
Mail: info@santamartacollection.it
Located just a few meters from the Lecce ring road, Hotel Aloisi features an excellent restaurant and offers modern and comfortable rooms.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant, which is open for both lunch and dinner. Taste one of the regional specialties or choose from a selection of Italian and international dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. End your meal at the café with a cup of good coffee.
Thanks to its location, Hotel Aloisi makes it easy to explore the Lecce area and the beautiful Salento. Ask the reception for information about organized tours along the coast.
Type: Modern
In the heart of Lecce
Astoria Supreme – Modern Boutique Suites
Via dei Mocenigo 2, Lecce
Tel: +39.0832.179 8710
Overlooking the city, the Astoria Supreme – Modern Boutique Suites in Lecce is just a few meters from Piazza Sant’Oronzo and Piazza Mazzini, close to all attractions and monuments.
The property offers views of the historic center; just go down the stairs, and you’re already there—an excellent location for exploring the city on foot.
The cleanliness, courtesy, and central location in the heart of Lecce, surrounded by local spots offering their specialties, make it an ideal place to stay.
Mercure Hotel President Lecce
https://www.hotelpresidentlecce.it/
Via Antonio Salandra, 6, 73100 Lecce
Tel: +390832456111
Since 1973, Hotel President has been a symbol of hospitality in the commercial center of Lecce. It welcomes travelers with its 150 rooms and also offers event spaces and a typical, authentic gastronomic experience of the region.
Grand Hotel di Lecce
https://www.grandhoteldilecce.it/
Viale Oronzo Quarta, 28, 73100 Lecce
Tel: +390832309405
Grand Hotel Lecce is located just 10 minutes from the city center and only one minute from the station. A refined building, characterized by an elegant atmosphere, Art Nouveau windows, crystal chandeliers, and wrought-iron canopies. This 4-star hotel is ideal for both business and leisure stays and was completely renovated in 2012. A major restoration brought back the original splendor of the stuccoes and baroque-inspired iconography.
Arco Vecchio
https://www.arcovecchio.it/
Via Quinto Fabio Balbo 5, Lecce
Tel: +39 0832 243620
Mobile: +39 333 9414114
Mail: info@arcovecchio.it
Arco Vecchio is located in the historic center of Lecce, just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Duomo and the Church of Santa Croce.
The hotel offers modernly designed accommodations.
This small hotel serves a buffet breakfast with typical products from Salento and provides parking. The staff will be happy to provide you with tourist and travel information.
Trilogy Prestige – Central Premium Suite
Via dei Mocenigo 2, Lecce
Tel. +39 0832 1798710
Mail: info@trilogyprestige.com
The location of this hotel is excellent, right in the center, with views of Piazza Sant’Oronzo and the amphitheater. The interiors are modern and essential in design.
There is a private entrance to the bed and breakfast for the convenience of guests.
Nearby, there are various dining options available.
Type: Historic
In the heart of Lecce
Suite Hotel Santa Chiara
https://www.santachiaralecce.it/
Via degli Ammirati 24, Lecce
Tel: +39.0832.304998
Mail: info@santachiaralecce.it
Housed in an 18th-century baronial palace, the Suite Hotel Santa Chiara is a new and elegant 4-star hotel overlooking the beautiful Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and the baroque Church of Santa Chiara.
The hotel welcomes you in the heart of Lecce’s historic center, full of shops, nightlife, and artistic attractions.
The hotel is just a few minutes away from the city’s most iconic monuments, such as the Roman Amphitheater, Castello Carlo V, Roman Theatre, Church of San Matteo, the extraordinary Piazza del Duomo with its bell tower, and the recently renovated Basilica of Santa Croce.
The hotel offers various types of accommodations, all elegantly furnished in a classic style and equipped with all comforts to ensure a high-quality stay.
The panoramic space on the top floor and the Solarium offer you the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary view of the city’s historic center, providing an unforgettable experience.
Accessible by car, motorcycle, and bicycle, the garage is available upon reservation and with an additional charge.
The staff will be at your full disposal to add a unique touch to your stay.
Farmhouses
Outside the city
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Masseria Li Campi
https://www.licampi.it/ita/
SS 16 Lecce-Maglie – Uscita S.Donato-Galugnano
Mail: info@licampi.it
Mobile: +39 389 6848500
Nestled in the heart of Salento, just a few minutes from the center of beautiful Lecce, the capital of Baroque, Masseria “Li Campi” allows its guests to easily reach, in just a few minutes, the main gems of Salento, where they can admire breathtaking landscapes with cliffs overlooking the sea and the pristine white sandy beaches of the Ionian and Adriatic coasts.
Masseria “Li Campi” offers accommodations in rooms that have been modernly renovated while preserving the simple and welcoming style typical of Salento. Each room is a comfortable environment where guests can stay and relax in the tranquility of the countryside. Additionally, our breakfast is strictly based on fresh, typical, and genuine products.
“Li Campi” also offers the possibility to relax by the pool or in the shade of its citrus grove.
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Naturalis Bio Resort
https://www.naturalisbioresort.com/home/
Via Traglia, Contrada Ulive Grandi, 73025, Martano (LE)
Tel: +39 349 8251363
Mail: info@naturalisbioresort.com
Located in Martano, in the heart of Grecìa Salentina, Naturalis Bio Resort & SPA is a stunning 18th-century agricultural village transformed into a beautiful and enchanting resort.
The Masseria covers 20 hectares, with floating Aloe Vera fields, olive trees, wheat, pomegranate trees, a vineyard, and a wide range of aromatic herbs that are used to create the cosmetics produced by the parent company.
The Resort offers 14 elegant rooms, including Dimore della Corte, Suite del Borgo, and Suite Torre delle Stelle. The rooms are painted in different colors, each named after a plant or tree cultivated in the fields. Inspired by the surrounding natural theme, the rooms combine the elegant style of antique and precious furniture, such as handmade wrought iron beds, 18th-century furniture, a collection of ceramics and everyday objects, hand-embroidered lamps, and more. All rooms offer breathtaking views of the fields, while the junior suites feature a private outdoor patio.
At the top of the garden is a silo, once used to store grain, now renovated into a luxurious 3-floor suite with a balcony where you can admire the extraordinary biodiversity of the Masseria in the morning and the magic of the stars at night. The suite has a private SPA called “The Capelvenere Cave,” which was once used for grain storage. It features a tepidarium with natural water and underfloor heating, a thermal pool with hydromassage and chromotherapy, and a sauna built into a natural cavity. A romantic paradise of peace and tranquility.
Also available is a splendid pool surrounded by a large garden with Mediterranean plants and essences, in line with the resort’s bio-concept. The water is treated with sea salt, making it pristine and luminous, while being gentle on the skin and the environment.
The 4 Elements Private & Exclusive SPA, nestled in an enchanting natural setting, offers a complete wellness service with circuits, massages, and treatments in a beautiful intimate corner. The building is carved from limestone and was originally a cistern for rainwater.
At km 0, enjoy an authentic culinary experience: a journey to discover the true Salentine culinary tradition, with its fresh ingredients, Aloe Vera, and aromatic herbs, all grown in the Naturalis garden.
- MURO LECCESE -
Benesse Home
https://www.benessehome.it/it/le-nostre-ville/muro-leccese/
Mobile: +39 335 7064892
Mail: info@benessehome.it
Through a careful restoration lasting 10 years, while preserving the ancient charm of the original architectural elements, BenesseHome has successfully created an environment of great charm to welcome guests in a comfortable and spacious setting.
BenesseHome in Muro Leccese offers several independent residences in the Bevilacqua and Ferramosca Palaces, both dating back to the 16th century.
Palazzo Bevilacqua
The palace, built on two levels, can accommodate up to 14 people in six bedrooms.
The house features over 600 square meters of covered space, in addition to a patio with a central palm tree, several terraces, an orange grove, and a garden with a relaxation area and a pool (20×2 meters).
The property boasts many features, including a long swimming pool, an art collection, terraces, a patio, fully equipped kitchens, a 5-meter design dining table inside, and two large outdoor tables.
Palazzo Ferramosca
This two-level palace can accommodate up to 11 people in five bedrooms.
The house includes an indoor and outdoor living room overlooking the gardens, adorned with fruit trees, a modern kitchen equipped with a large dining room.
The garden is spacious and well-maintained with two pergolas, various terraces, and a beautiful pool (15 × 2.5 meters), while the central pergola hosts a large dining table where guests can dine outdoors.
Tenuta Sant’Andrea
https://www.tenutasantandrea.com/
Contrada Sant’Andrea – via vecchia Muro Leccese – Palmariggi
Mobile: +39 393 2816230
Mail: info@tenutasantandrea.com
Located in Muro Leccese, the agritourism Tenuta Sant’Andrea produces olive oil, pasta, and wheat, and offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and activities such as horseback riding. The apartments are set in an 18th-century farm and are equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette and an outdoor dining area. At the restaurant, you can enjoy ancient and traditional recipes prepared by the chef, author of the book *La Cucina di Tullia*. The property also organizes excursions in Salento and swimming and cooking courses upon request.