Salento

Peninsula · Lecce

Salento

Peninsula · Lecce

Italy

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Explore the stunning Salento peninsula, where historic watchtowers meet gorgeous beaches and surreal limestone formations, offering a vibrant culinary scene.

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Salento Review - Washington Heights - New York - The Infatuation

"Named after a town deep in Colombian coffee country, this stylish cafe opened right before the pandemic and is one of the best places to go for coffee and a bite (or substantial breakfast) in the Heights. A large display case surrounded by ferns and glass lamps holds an array of traditional pastries like bunuelos - crispy, not-too-sweet doughnut holes - and various puff pastry treats stuffed with sweet (guava and cheese) or savory (chicken, mushroom, or beef) ingredients. Besides breakfast snacks, they also have fresh empanadas, arepas, and, if you’re truly hungry, the bandeja paisa - a classic plate with beef, chorizo, chicharron, arepa, sweet plantains, and fried egg over rice and beans." - The Curious Uptowner

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/salento

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Bill Haras

Google

Stunning countryside and seaside views as is all of Puglia!

Carmen Ruth Grifi

Google

Reminds me of home. Cold sea water during summer and beautiful nature. Amazing food and wines

Ineta Kudakaite

Google

Home to some of Italy's historical and most caracteristic towns and best beaches with paradisiacal golden sand and turquoise-azure waters, surrounded by amazing rocky coastline. This southern part of Puglia region is a true heaven for sea and good food lovers offering great climate at the beginning and end of Summer to enjoy an unforgetable vacation! (would avoid going there in July/August due to heat and many tourists).

Henrik Nilsson

Google

Hot, many beautiful town and cities, many beautiful and charming locals.

Claudio Ledda

Google

I travelled along the coast on a narrow Road from Fasano to Brindisi very near to the beaches. So splendid corners of sandy beaches included in rocks arms. Impressive water colours changing from green to Deep Blue in all variety. .I stopped at a restaurante I'll never forget Principe del Mare between Savelletri and Torre Canne. A must for Sea food lovers. Cooked or raw. Reasonable prices considering we were sitting on the Sea rocks in front of the open Sea.

Eclectic “Maverik” Alfa

Google

ITA: Vita sana, buon cibo, pace, relax, cordialità, clima mite o caldo, il suono del mare, i prodotti della terra, arte, musica, intercultura..... ENG: Healthy life, good food, peace, relaxation, friendliness, mild or warm climate, the sound of the sea, the products of the earth, art, music, interculture ..... Welcome here, citizen of the world :)

سوریان Azitayan

Google

Salento is a geographical and historical region at the southern end of the administrative region of Apulia in southern Italy. This is the Italian peninsula, sometimes described as the "heel" of the Italian "boots". This area covers the entire administrative district of Lecce province, a large part of Brindsi province and part of Taranto.

Ruggero Sbarra

Google

Salento, Italy: This is a sub-peninsula in the southeastern part of Italy, also known as the "heel" of the Italian "boot." It is a part of the larger Apulia (Puglia) region. Salento is renowned for its beautiful coastlines, historic towns, vibrant culture, and rich culinary traditions. Key cities in Salento include Lecce, known for its Baroque architecture, and Gallipoli, with its charming old town and stunning beaches. I would advise against visiting Salento during the high season months... the prices are exaggerated and ridiculous.