Porto di Otranto is set beside a compact old town of pale stone lanes and sea walls, with the harbourfront right under the historic centre. The atmosphere is lively in season, with plenty of cafés and restaurant choice near the water. Read more
Visit the cathedral for its floor mosaics, then walk up to the castle and along the bastions for views over the channel. For a quick escape, the coastal road north leads to small coves and clear-water swim spots.
