Porto Badisco

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According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
According to one interpretation Porto Badisco was the first landing of Aeneas, described in Virgil's Aeneid: the hero would make a stopover here on his trip to Italy after fleeing from Troy. In Porto Badisco there is also the "Grotta dei Cervi", a cave which contains important drawings made with bat guano dating to the Neolithic period and is characterized by numerous ravines and coves of exceptional beauty. In Direction Santa Caesarea-Castro-Leuca, furthermore, there is the so-called "Grotta delle Striare", that is, the witches' cave, characteristic for entry crossed diagonally by a tongue of rock. Since October 2006, part of the territory of Otranto is part of the Leuca Otranto-Santa Maria Coast Park and Tricase Forest, established by the Region of Puglia in order to safeguard the east coast of Salento, rich in precious architectural monuments and important species animals and plants.
Porto Badisco is a seaside resort located in the municipality of Otranto, in the province of Lecce. A tourist destination of notable historical-landscape interest, it overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is less than 8 km from Otranto, 37 km from Lecce, 8 km from Santa Cesarea Terme and 15 km from Castro. The locality is renowned above all for the culinary tradition of sea urchins.

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4 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Otranto Cathedral featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Otranto Cathedral

After visiting Otranto Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Otranto. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this relaxing area.

Otranto Cathedral
Otranto Castle which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Otranto Castle

Find out about the history of Otranto with a stop at Otranto Castle. Find some time to visit the monuments or spas in this relaxing area.

Otranto Castle

Alimini Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alimini Lakes during your travels in Otranto. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Alimini Lakes

Porto Badisco Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Porto Badisco Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Porto Badisco.

Porto Badisco Beach

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Otranto when you spend time at Cape Palascia Lighthouse. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Cape Palascia Lighthouse

Spiaggia di San Giorgio

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di San Giorgio during your trip to Otranto? Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.

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