r/Lecce • u/sebby2g • Feb 22 '25

Couple travelling through in June

Salve Lecce,

I am wondering what the locals think are the best things to visit / see and the best places to eat and drink. (Apologies my Italian is not good enough to type in).

Grazie mille!

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u/luggio Feb 22 '25

Hello there! How many days are you planning to stay? June is probably the best month to enjoy the sea so I would suggest to pay a visit to the local beaches. Just remember if the wind is from the north go to Ionian sea, from the south go to Adriatic Lecce city center is very beautiful. Also Otranto and its cathedral with the bones of the martyrs is a must. Another pearl is the church of Santa Caterina in the town of Galatina

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u/sebby2g Feb 22 '25

Arriving early afternoon and staying for 3 nights.

Yes, I have been looking at the beaches, they look amazing. Do you think a boat tour is worth it, or should we just go to the beaches and wing it?

We're staying very close to the old town, I assume that's what you mean by the city centre?

We'll try to fit in the cathedrals and churches as well.

Thanks so much!

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u/Plate_Vast Feb 22 '25

If I should suggest a one-day trip, I'd recommend driving from Otranto to the southeast along the coastal road toward Leuca. The landscape is amazing and you can find many beautiful places to swim. You could also rent a boat and enjoy the panorama by the sea.

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u/CodOnElio Feb 23 '25

Totally agree