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What to see and do in Otranto
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Otranto is the easternmost city of Italy, on the sea of Salento, with a walled old town and a cathedral famous for its mosaic floor. The sea is an intense blue, among cliffs and bays.
Practical tips
- The sea changes quickly: check the wind before going out by boat.
- In summer the town is very crowded: arrive early or stay until evening.
- Try sea urchins and shellfish in the harbour restaurants.
When to go
From June to September for the sea; May and September for an ideal climate.
The places not to miss in Otranto
Otranto Cathedral
The 12th-century mosaic floor of the Tree of Life covers the whole nave.
The Aragonese Castle
The 15th-century castle on the sea, with round towers and a museum.
The old town
White lanes within the walls, with shops, churches and terraces over the sea.
The Bay of the Turks
A bay with transparent water and white sand, a few kilometres away.
Punta Palascìa
The easternmost point of Italy, with the lighthouse and the view of open sea.
The Zinzulusa Cave
A sea cave with stalactites, at Castro, visited by boat.
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