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Activities
There are some great beaches north of Otranto, especially Baia dei Turchi , with its translucent
blue water. South of Otranto a spectacular rocky coastline makes for an impressive drive
down to Castro. To see what goes on underwater, Scuba Diving Otranto ( 0836 80 27 40;
www.scubadiving.it ; Via Francesco di Paola 43) offers day or night dives as well as introductory
courses and diving courses.
Sleeping
Balconcino d'Oriente
B&B $
(
0836 80 15 29; www.balconcinodoriente.com ; Via San Francesco da Paola 71; d €60-120, tr €80-150;
)
This B&B has an African/Middle Eastern theme throughout with colourful bed linens,
African prints, Moroccan lamps and orange colour washes on the walls. The downstairs
restaurant serves traditional Italian meals (four courses €50).
Palazzo Papaleo
HOTEL $$
( 0836 80 21 08; www.hotelpalazzopapaleo.com ; Via Rondachi 1; r €120-490; ) Located
next to the town cathedral, this sumptuous hotel was the first to earn the EU Eco-label in
Puglia. Aside from its ecological convictions, the hotel has magnificent rooms with original
frescoes, exquisitely carved antique furniture and walls washed in soft greys, ochres and
yellows. Soak in the panoramic views while enjoying the rooftop spa. The staff are excep-
tionally friendly.
Palazzo de Mori
( 0836 80 10 88; www.palazzodemori.it ; Bastione dei Pelasgi; r €120-150; Apr-Oct; ) In Otranto's
historic centre, this charming B&B serves breakfast on the sun terrace overlooking the port.
The rooms are decorated in soothing white-on-white.
B&B $$
Eating
La Bella Idrusa
( 0836 80 14 75; Via Lungomare degli Eroi; pizzas €5; dinner Thu-Tue) You can't miss this pizzeria
right by the huge Porta Terra in the historic centre. Despite the tourist-trap location, the
food is well judged. And it's not just pizzas on offer: it also serves seafood standards.
PIZZERIA $
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