We are on the east coast of the Salento Peninsula: Welcome to Otranto! Emerald water coasts, history and mild climate in the province of Lecce. One of the prides of the city and the entire region is the Castle of Otranto built during the fifteenth century on commission of Ferdinand I of Aragon. This castle is also known by the name of Forte a Mare: facing the sea in fact, it occupies the east part of the city. Just a 5-minute walk from the castle, you can admire the imposing Porta Alfonsina, formerly an instrument of defense against enemy attacks.
Do we want to talk instead of the crystal clear sea and the magnificent beaches? Otranto has pristine seabed, where bathing is free and safe. Wherever you see white rocks with caves, coves, natural areas, like the Bay of the Turks, and small beaches full of sea pine trees. The north coast of Otranto is occupied by a residential area, the Haethey Riviera and the Alimini Lakes, a natural oasis rich in flora and fauna. Otranto, has received the awards of the 'Blue Flag' and the '5 sails' the latter assigned by Legambiente.
Surely all women will like the party held every year at the end of June to open the summer season: the pink night. The event that includes concerts, exhibitions, literary meetings and fashion shows, takes place in the ancient village where shops, bars and pubs are open until late at night. Every year the city dresses in pink through a riot of umbrellas and pink fans that create a very suggestive atmosphere.
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