Experiences
Things to do in Otranto and Salento: the experiences of Villa Letizia Giulia
A stay at Villa Letizia Giulia does not end within the villa’s walls. It begins there, certainly, but it expands towards the sea, the hinterland, the villages and farmhouses, the seabeds and the pine forests, towards everything that Salento has to offer to those who know how to seek it out in the right way.
What to do in Otranto and its surroundings is a question that Villa Letizia Giulia can answer precisely: qualified partners, curated activities, proposals designed for guests who travel with high expectations and deserve to see them met. Not generic excursions, but authentic immersions in an extraordinary land. Not standard services, but moments that last.
The Sea
From the Adriatic to Greece: exploring the most beautiful waters of the Mediterranean
For those who wish to venture further, the dive centres selected by the property take guests into seabeds of extraordinary beauty, in a journey of discovery that continues beneath the surface.
Boat trips along the coast open up perspectives unreachable from land: hidden coves, caves, cliffs and panoramas visible only from the sea. For the more adventurous, Villa Letizia Giulia organises transfers to the Greek coastline — around 2 hours and 30 minutes by boat — with an aperitif and lunch on board included. A border that becomes a voyage.
Nature and Territory
On horseback, by bicycle, on foot: Salento is best discovered slowly
There is another pace for getting to know Salento, and it belongs to those who walk, cycle or ride. Guided walking and cycling tours allow guests to connect directly with a landscape of rare beauty: hidden paths, centuries-old olive trees, dry-stone walls, views that no conventional tourist itinerary can replicate. Horse riding excursions along the shorelines and through the pine forests add an element of uniqueness and emotional engagement that transforms a simple outing into a lasting memory.
Culture and History
Villages, farmhouses and Baroque: the Salento that moves you
Salento is a land of layered beauty. From Villa Letizia Giulia it is possible to arrange guided tours of nearby villages, exploring the baronial palaces and Salentine Baroque — from Lecce to Muro Leccese — in cultural itineraries of great value and emotional depth. The area’s didactic farmhouses offer an immersion in the most authentic local traditions: tastings of fresh local produce, demonstrations of artisan crafts, a genuine and direct encounter with the deepest soul of this land.
Wellbeing
Mind and body in the most beautiful setting Salento can offer
At Villa Letizia Giulia, wellbeing is not a footnote in the stay, but part of its very balance. The property offers its guests carefully selected beauty treatments, spa journeys, postural gymnastics and yoga classes: wellness experiences designed for those who want to return home not only rested, but regenerated in depth. Salento, with its light, its rhythm and its beauty, does the rest.
Otranto After Dark
The city that never sleeps
What to do in Otranto when the sun goes down is a discovery in itself. The city transforms: the alleyways of the historic centre and the seafront promenade come alive with street performers, events and an extraordinary choice of venues. Restaurants, pubs and lounge bars offer everything needed to extend the evening well into the night. Many beach clubs organise parties and events from aperitif hour until dawn. And every 31st December, Otranto hosts the Alba dei Popoli: a celebration of art, culture, cinema, music and performance that marks the very first smile of the new year’s sun over Italy.
Experiences with our selected partners
Browse photos of the activities and experiences offered by our partners, such as Masseria Panareo, Masseria Bandino, ViaPunta7 and Diavolocchio goloso
