Southern Puglia
Cities to Visit
Lecce
Gallipoli
Nardo
Otranto
Tricase
Beaches
Punta Prosciutto
Torre Lapillo
Porto Cesareo Beach
Grotta della Poesia - beautiful grotto, swimming is forbidden unfortunately
Torre Sant'Andrea - picturesque beach with clear water and views of stacked rock formations. Go as early as possible, it gets crowded. Fun to swim at!
Torre dell'Orso
Cala dell'Acquaviva
Pescoluse - maldives of the south
Food
Le Zie Trattoria Casereccia (Lecce) - very traditional
Pasticceria Natale (Lecce) - delicious pasticceria and gelateria, make sure to get a Rustico and Pasticciotto (two pastries only found in Lecce)
Caffe Alvino (Lecce) - another delicious pasticceria and gelateria, also known for their Rustico and Pasticciotto (two pastries only found in Lecce)
La Succursale (Lecce) - pizza
A'Roma l'Osteria (Lecce)
La Bocca Bistrot (Lecce)
L' Altro Vino Enoteca Naturale (Lecce) - a natural wine shop, the owner is named Maurizio and he is the nicest man in the world. He will do a (very inexpensive!!) wine tasting with you
Taverna del Porto (Tricase) - ocean-side seafood restaurant, beautiful view