Lecce
the heart of Salento
Located in Lecce, the county seat of the Salento peninsula, Dimora Oru is ideally located if you want to explore the main places of interest of the province.
Lecce: the old town
2 KM AWAY
The old town of Lecce is nothing short of wonderful. A walk through the streets of the city offers beautifulviews of the historic buildings and the baroque churches made of local stone. Between alleys and little courtyards it’s easy to spot artisan papier-mache laboratories or bristot in which you can enjoy a good glass of wine from Salento.
Otranto
45 KM AWAY
Gorgeous town on the Adriatic Sea of Salento, Otranto boasts the primacy of being the Italian easternmost city. The old town, surrounded by the stunning medieval city walls, encloses charming streets full of small souvenir shops and restaurants. The beaches are enchanting, among which the “Baia dei Turchi” and the “Alimini” beaches.
Gallipoli
36 KM AWAY
Pearl of the Ionian Coast of Salento, Gallipoli presents a beautiful old town centre located on an island protected by historic ramparts. Here you can visit the Angevin Castle, the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, the Church of the Sacred Heart and the Greek Fountain. A must-visitisalso the “Regional Nature Park Isola di Sant’Andrea e Litorale di Punta Pizzo”.
The beaches
17 KM AWAY
San Cataldo, seaside of Lecce, can be reached in just 15 minutes by car. It is characterized by several beaches and low cliffs bordering a crystal-clear sea. Here you can find beach resorts and centres for diving or water sports. The presence of the port and the sailing clubmakes possible the chartering of boats for pleasant sea excursions.