17 days in Puglia Itinerary

Santa Maria di Leuca, often spelled simply Leuca, is a frazione of the comune of Castrignano del Capo, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), southern Italy. On the 3rd (Thu), get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico di Presicce, then make a trip to Antichi Frantoi Ipogei, and then head outdoors with Maldive del Salento Pescoluse. On your second day here, Head underground at Grotta del Soffio, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then kick back and relax at Channel Ciolo, and finally experience rural life at Agricole Negro Valiani.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Santa Maria di Leuca trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Santa Maria di Leuca is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in August, expect nights in Santa Maria di Leuca to be much warmer, around 27°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Otranto.

Otranto is a town and comune in the province of Lecce (Apulia, Italy), in a fertile region once famous for its breed of horses.It is located on the east coast of the Salento peninsula. Venture out of the city with trips to Grotta della Poesia (in Roca Vecchia), Lido Punta della Suina (in Gallipoli) and Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria (in Galatina). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico Otranto, contemplate the long history of Palazzo del Principe, trot along with a tour on horseback, and pick up some local products at Mercatino Del Gusto.

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Traveling by car from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Santa Maria di Leuca in August: highs in Otranto hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Taranto.

Taranto is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Taranto: Lecce (SUD CON GUSTO il tarallo giusto, Centro Storico, Lecce, &more), Museo dell'Arte Sacra (in Mesagne) and Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area (in Carovigno). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Castello Aragonese, see majestic marine mammals with Master Wave, identify plant and animal life at Jonian Dolphin Conservation, and take an in-depth tour of Museo Nazionale Archeologico.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Taranto driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Otranto to Taranto takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Otranto in August, Taranto is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Polignano a Mare.

Polignano a Mare is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy, located on the Adriatic Sea. On the 11th (Fri), make a trip to Centro Storico di Polignano a Mare, then make a trip to Statua di Domenico Modugno, then enjoy the sand and surf at Lama Monachile, and finally contemplate the long history of Centro Storico di Monopoli. On the next day, get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoosafari, then admire the striking features of I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site, and finally step into the grandiose world of Il Castello di Santo Stefano.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Polignano a Mare travel route planner.

Getting from Taranto to Polignano a Mare by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Taranto in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Polignano a Mare, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Vieste.

Vieste is a town, comune and former Catholic bishopric in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vieste: Monte Sant'Angelo (Foresta Umbra & Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo), Peschici (Peschici centro storico & Baia Zaiana) and Castel del Monte (in Andria). On the 14th (Mon), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Spiaggia di Vignanotica. There's still lots to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia del Pizzomunno, stop by la bottega dei formaggi di Laprocina Costanzo, and go for a walk through Vieste Promenade.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Vieste sightseeing planning app.

You can drive from Polignano a Mare to Vieste in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel back home.