Otranto: enchanting sea romantic city

Where exactly are we in Salento

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A little history never hurts if you want to know the deep roots of this beautiful city on the Adriatic Sea

Otranto, from the Latin Hydruntum, is a small tourist centre on the Adriatic Sea, at the easternmost tip of the Italian peninsula. Renowned in recent years for the initiative “Dawn of the People” not only because it is the first Italian town to see the sunrise with the arrival of the new year but also because, over time, in this place have alternated different cultural influences: Messapians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Turks, Aragonese.

Founding Fathers

Among its founders, legend has it that Minos, Daedalus, Hercules, Japigio and Lizio are among its founders. Aeneas also landed on these coasts, exactly on the roadstead where once stood the Temple of the goddess Minerva, which stood on the port and gave its name to the hill. This sun-kissed land, in the remote centuries, has been the destination of migratory flows; you can find graffiti of the Paleolithic civilization in the Grotta dei Cervi in Porto Badisco or in the Grotta Romanelli in Castro.

Saint Peter

He baptized the first slaves of the West and here we have the birth of one of the first universities in Europe

t is said that St. Peter, the Prince of the Apostles, baptized the first slaves of the West here. In these places, under the rule of Constantinople, colleges and schools were built, art and culture flourished like never before. Just think that Otranto distinguished itself in the field of study because not far from it, was born one of the first European universities: the Monastery of St. Nicholas of Casole. Here the igumen Niceta built the student’s house in 1160 with the Talmudic Academy and the Latin Italic and Norman Centres. It is said that St. Francis, on his way to Jerusalem, and Dante Alighieri, in exile, had passed through here.

Muhammad II

“Mamma li Turchi”: the siege and conquest of Otranto by Mohammed II and the subsequent Aragonese reconquest by Alfonso di Calabria.

Otranto, in July 1480, was conquered by the Turks of Mohammed II commanded by Achmeth Pasha Gedik, and Casole was razed to the ground and, with it, the Christian cultural heritage. The siege for the conquest of the city lasted from July 28th until August 12th 1480. On August 14th, 800 martyrs led by Antonio Pezzulla, the Primaldo (“the first to be herald” – i.e. to be beheaded) were beheaded on the Minerva hill. Otranto, was reconquered by the Aragonese commanded by Alfonso di Calabria in September 1481.

That was the name of Salento

Terra d’Otranto, so was baptized the Salento under Roman rule, centuries and centuries ago, enclosed the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi (excluding the cities of Fasano and Cisternino) and the capital of Matera until 1663, when this city became the capital of Basilicata with the decree of Philip IV of Spain. Geographically it enclosed today’s Salento peninsula and, from Capo Santa Maria di Leuca extended its borders into the Itria Valley (the Murgia dei Trulli) and a part of the Alta Murgia stretching towards the Ionian Sea. Otranto continued to be the capital during the Kingdom of the two Sicilies and the Kingdom of Naples, until the territory was reorganized from an administrative point of view and the County of Lecce and the Principality of Taranto became very important. It was in this way that Otranto passed the baton, from the point of view of administrative importance in Lecce, and remained important from the religious point of view due to the presence of the archbishopric.

The Aragonese dominion

The importance of Lecce, today’s capital of Salento and the reorganization in districts and districts

Under the Aragonese and later Spanish domination, Lecce became the political and administrative capital of Terra d’Otranto, becoming a city famous from an artistic point of view (read our article on “Baroque in Salento: Lecce and Province“). With the reform of the administration of the provinces of the Kingdom, (1806 – 1811) by Joseph Bonaparte, the provinces of the Kingdom were divided into districts and districts and the province of Terra d’Otranto was reorganized into the districts of Lecce, Brindisi, Taranto and Gallipoli. Only after the unification of Italy, the province of Terra d’Otranto and Lecce was reorganized into four districts: Lecce, Brindisi, Taranto and Gallipoli.

The coat of arms of the Terra d’Otranto and Otranto today in comparison

The coat of arms of the Terra d’Otranto initially depicted a dolphin. Later, after the liberation of the territory from the Turks, the Ottoman crescent moon was inserted in the mouth of the dolphin on a yellow and red background.
Today the coat of arms of the town of Otranto has changed: the dolphin has left room for “Torre del Serpe” the tower with a snake, an existing watchtower still visible on the coast. It is said that, while the sentinels were sleeping at the foot of the tower, a sea snake entered the tower and, having climbed to the top, drank all the oil from the lamp, placed at its highest end. The symbolic reading of this herald gave room for different interpretations. The most accredited one is the tower and its majesty would represent the city, the oil of the lamp would indicate the richness of the resources of the hinterland and the snake the continuous raids to grab these resources. This shield is surrounded by the Latin inscription “Civitas fidelissima Hydrunti“, the very faithful city of Otranto.

Today Otranto is a fantastic city ready to welcome and intercept different types of tourism:

• from cultural and religious tourism;
• eco-tourism;
• seaside tourism;
• without disdaining those who want to go to Salento for nightlife and movida.

The town of Otranto, over the years, has thus always responded effectively and punctually to all the requests of visitors.

You can’t visit Otranto and not see the historical and cultural beauties of this city, starting from the ancient village, enclosed by mighty walls, up to the castle, passing through the churches and the cathedral where the remains of the Holy Martyrs Primaldo and Compagni are exposed.
You must absolutely visit the ancient churches of Otranto, beautiful for the artistic heritage enclosed in them.

Cathedral of Otranto

Its mosaic floor, the remains of the Holy Martyrs of Otranto and the fabulous crypt where legend has it that St. Francis of Assisi and Dante Alighieri went into exile.

The cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata is spectacular. Latin cross plan, spaces divided by as many as fourteen marble columns, Moorish wooden coffered ceiling. Three naves and the floor is an asset of historical interest: 600 square meters of mosaic.
A mosaic that tells a unique, fascinating story. Created by the monk Pantaleone, the artist was able to portray the Christian faith in a unique way, using the symbol of the Tree of Life, the Tree of Redemption and the Last Judgement.

There are several scenes portrayed: the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden, the work of man and the changing seasons, the Tower of Babel, the signs of the zodiac, Noah’s Ark, King Arthur, Alexander the Great. An alternation of small colorful pieces, recently restored, that make this artistic masterpiece unique and precious, worldwide. In the right aisle, you can find the three display cases in which the remains and bones of 800 brave and courageous martyrs who, in order to remain firm in the Christian faith renouncing Islam, met their death on the hill of Minerva.

Saint Peter (San Pietro)

This Byzantine church is a small pearl

In the heart of the old town, in the town centre, near Piazza del Popolo, going up a small staircase, you can reach the Byzantine Church of San Pietro. A small pearl. Beautiful. Entirely frescoed, this church dates back to the 9th century. Three naves, Greek cross plan and a monolithic dome. The frescoes depict the Annunciation, Mary Mother of Christ, the Apostles, the Last Supper, the Resurrection and St. Francis of Paola and St. Nicholas with the Virgin Mary.

Santa Maria dei Martiri

On the Minerva Hill

The Sanctuary of S. Maria dei Martiri is located on Colle della Minerva, right where 800 Martyrs were beheaded in 1480. Dating back to 1614, inside you will find several canvases, well kept and cared for, in which are portrayed St. Michael the Archangel, the Immaculate and the icon of St. Mary of the Martyrs (the latter work of 1992 was painted by Gurim Bazaiti, Albanian painter). Next to the church is the former convent of the Minimi. To visit absolutely.

Diocesan Museum

Sacred art of historical importance

Next to the cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata stands the Diocesan Museum. Divided on two floors, on the first floor you will find statues in Lecce stone of saints and a beautiful monolithic baptismal font.
On the second floor, remains of mosaics found with the restoration of the mosaic floor of the cathedral.

Otranto Castle

Imposing and majestic

The castle of Otranto is a masterpiece of grandeur and majesty. In 1088, during a great earthquake, many houses collapsed and a part of the castle collapsed, the work of Robert Guiscard, known as “Protospada”. From that moment on, over the centuries, many people took the castle of Otranto to heart: Frederick II, took care of the castle in 1228 as certified by the Bull of Alexander VI in 1256. In 1480, the Turks of Mohammed II destroyed the walls and a large part of the castle. During the Turkish siege, historical sources, collected over the centuries, speak of the great Otrantina resistance that, from the barbacans placed on the walls, threw pots of boiling oil against the Ottoman army. Ahmed Jedik Pasha, according to legend, entered with his army through the sewer, but this is all to be proved.

The nature of Otranto is a masterpiece

It is impossible not to be amazed when admiring the landscapes, the sea, the Otranto countryside.
We invite you with the heart not to come to the land of Salento only for the sea: the ecological tourism (ecotourism) of Otranto is full of attractions and exceptional places of interest. In the area of the land of Otranto there are flora and fauna of unique rarity. Discover them with us at Foodismo.

Alimini Lakes (Laghi Alimini)

An open-air natural museum

Near Otranto there is the protected natural park of Laghi Alimini or Laghi di Limini: they are two lakes connected by a small strip of land called Lu Strittu. As we were saying, it is a protected wetland nature reserve because there are several rare plants found and catalogued and different species of avifauna that stay in this beautiful habitat:

• the very rare Swamp Orchid (Anacamptis Palustris);
• the White Waterlily (Nymphæa Alba) recently found by Prof. Medagli;
• the aquatic carnivorous plant (Utricularia Vulgaris).

There are numerous species of avifauna that stay in this splendid habitat:

• the mallard, the moorhen and the black-winged stilts;
• the flamingo, the white stork, cranes and wild geese;
• reptiles like vipers, land and water tortoises;
• wild cats, badgers, beech martens, foxes, wild boar, wolves and various rodents.

The water in the lakes is salty and, according to biological measurements, its salinity is equal to that of the sea.

Bauxite Quarries

Grand Canyon of Salento

South of Otranto, towards Orte, near Punta Palascia (where the lighthouse is located and the Dawn of the Peoples is celebrated), you can admire the landscape of the bauxite quarries. . These were mineral deposits in use from 1940 until the 1970s, bauxite was extracted, a mineral used to make aluminium. These are the places most photographed by tourists. It almost seems like being on the moon: large craters of red earth in which natural small lakes of green water have formed where, it is not rare, you can admire herons and storks resting and stopping. You can access them free of charge and we remind you that the water is not suitable for bathing. Bring your camera and take as many pictures as you can. You will make your friends die of envy when you return from your holiday.

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Free beaches and equipped lidos

Otranto, as previously written, is a city of a thousand faces. Beautiful in winter, fascinating in summer because of its long and extensive golden sandy beaches. There are many equipped beaches as well as extensive free beaches. From the bathing point of view, Otranto satisfies all tastes: lovers of sand, rock and diving, tourists who love to have all the services on the beach and travelers who love to stretch their beach towel directly on the beach.

Open beaches

We can divide Otranto into zones: you choose between rocks and sand

There are many free beaches in the Otranto area. We list some of them even if, it is practically impossible to give you their exact number because they are located between one bathing establishment and another. For your convenience, we illustrate the most popular and renowned ones:

• near the town centre;
• just outside the city of Otranto.

Free beaches near the town of Otranto

There are several free beaches, easily reachable by those who live directly in the city:

1. the promenade: near the mouth of the Hydro river. It is a small beach, mostly frequented by many young people because there are different sports activities that you can do: beach volleyball and football on the sand;
2. Miramare beach: next to the Miramare accommodation facility, there is one of the largest free beaches in the town: being one of the largest, we suggest you take a place in the early morning hours, especially in July and August;
3. Fascio: a set of rocks for diving lovers. Continuing along the crowded promenade, you will find this group of rocks on your right. We advise you to spread your beach towel during the early hours of the morning, no later than 10 a.m. The space available for bathers is limited so the rule of “Whoever comes first, stays first” applies.
4. the little beach near Atlantis Beach (which we will tell you about later): very fine sand, watch out for invisible rocks once you put your feet in the water.

Free beaches outside the town centre: head towards Alimini, north of Otranto

Just walk away from the town, but just a little bit and you’ll come across breathtaking beaches with wide sandy beaches. We list the most famous ones also because it would be impossible to number and name them all.

1. Baia dei Turchi: all you need to do is cross a green and fragrant pine forest and you will see a breathtaking sight. This is the place from where the Aragonese lookouts sighted the huge Ottoman fleet. Hence the name “Bay of Turks”, an exceptional sandy expanse, crystal clear water. Remember to bring your mask and tube, flippers for snorkeling;
2. Frassanito: the surfers’ beach, a bit rocky, frequented by young people. Next to this free beach there is the Giro di Boa Beach bar where you can find drinks and food for refreshments.

Free beaches outside the town centre: go towards Porto Badisco, towards Santa Cesarea Terme, south of Otranto

If you love breathtaking views and want to be conquered by nature, we strongly recommend you to go south of Otranto. You will have the opportunity to admire the bay of Orte (Baia delle Orte). We are near the lighthouse of Punta Palascia. The coast is rocky, the water crystal clear. In order to access the Orte, you will have to make a small path on foot between rocks and low wild vegetation. For those who are not used to walking among the rocks, we suggest to wear a pair of closed shoes or hiking shoes and make a small sacrifice: it’s really worth it to endure some inconvenience to have in return a unique naturalistic spectacle.

Sun during the day, sports and recreational activities, night-time entertainment

Otranto is full of equipped beaches that offer a wide range of services for bathers: baby park, restaurant, diner, sports activities, recreational activities and above all relaxation for those who really want to disconnect.
The list we will provide you with is to be considered in a non-exhaustive way also because it would be really difficult to understand all the beaches and their activities.

La Castellana

Relaxation and tranquility in the sea of Salento, near the town centre

La Castellana, formerly Nike (a night entertainment venue during the 90s), until today, until the opening of Flavio Briatore’s Twiga beach resort, is the VIP lido of Otranto.
The entire location, purchased by the Salento designers Capasa of the famous fashion maison “Costume Nacional”, has been transformed into an exclusive beach resort.
The services are several: catering with typical Salento cuisine, private beach and beach open to the public, cabin service. You can easily book online directly from the official website or call the beach resort directly, hoping to find a place.

Baia dei Turchi Resort

Hotel, beaches and restaurants

In addition to being a hotel, it also provides the beach service open to the public outside. We recommend you to book your beach umbrella and sunbeds because the beach service is free for hotel guests and the places available for external visitors are limited. The property offers six different catering services:

• Pasha:a buffet restaurant with arabesque references, with large windows and 70 seats;
• Lu Salentu: a typical Salento restaurant where you will find all the typical recipes of our land. Vegetables, seasonal vegetables and typical Salento recipes have no secrets for chefs;
• Gold: refined and air-conditioned fusion/etno-chic restaurant;
• Salentu d’amare: fish restaurant that follows the culinary traditions of Salento;
• Pool Restaurant: international cuisine of meat and fish at the edge of the beautiful swimming pool;
• Il Pugliese: the name might nicely recall the settings of the detective movies of the ’70s but don’t be fooled. An excellent grilled fish is served, following the culinary traditions of Puglia.

Hotels, accommodations, Masseria (farmhouses) and agritourisms

as we said before, offers a wide range of offers in terms of accommodation facilities: hotels with Spa, Bed & Breakfast, guesthouses, inns, holiday homes, camping sites, farms and farm holidays. There are really endless possibilities for those who want to stay in this little paradise and live “the Salento experience” at three hundred and sixty degrees, for every kind of pocket. We provide you with a list of the best known accommodation facilities.

There are several hotels by the sea or a few steps from the crystal clear waters of Otranto.

We list the most popular hotels in Otranto and the services offered.

Basiliani Resort & Spa

Oasis of well-being in the heart of Otranto

Modern in form, extremely respectful of the environment and the surrounding nature, the Basiliani Resort offers restaurant and spa services. Modern in form, extremely respectful of the environment and the surrounding nature, the Basiliani Resort offers restaurant and spa services. 128 rooms divided as follows: divided as follows:

• 55 superior rooms per 2/3 people: equipped with double bed and single bed, all with pool view;
• 8 VIP room: for this type of rooms, all equipped with Jacuzzi, there is a dedicated package;
• 56 camere comfort equipped with private patio/balcony;
• tamong these, there are several rooms for people with mobility problems.

The different types of room have in common a series of basic services: free wi-fi, hairdryer, telephone, LCD TV, minibar. The prices per day vary from 100 € of the comfort room up to 310 € of the VIP room.

Il Melograno SPA

A new concept of well-being

The Spa “Il Melograno” offers a wide range of services: we suggest you try the wellness package “Rituale Salentino”: a series of scrubs and mud/grape must treatments will recover you from the week’s work stress.

Restaurant Gli Ulivi

Ingredients from our land for really good Salento dishes

The Restaurant “Gli Ulivi” is open all year round and offers the possibility to try the typical dishes of our land inside the structure (250 seats) and outside on the terrace near the olive grove. The dishes and the taste are very sought after. The philosophy of the restaurant is as follows: from simple ingredients of our land, you can create exceptional dishes.

Hotel Vittoria Resort & SPA

Close to the historical centre of Otranto to unplug

Vittoria Resort & Spa is a 4 star hotel that opened to the public a few years ago. Externally the receptive structure presents itself as modern, inside the furnishings are classical. Two different types of rooms: superior, with herbal tea, and classic. They are all furnished with care and inside there is really nothing missing because they are equipped with every comfort. Inside the structure you can find a swimming pool with surrounding green area, a spa to disconnect from the frenzy of everyday life and an excellent restaurant.

Vittoria Spa

Treatments and massages for everyone

It is really difficult to choose between all the valid treatments offered by the structure also because the prices are suitable for all types of pockets: they start from 35 € for a facial treatment up to 220 € for a couple treatment. Absolutely to try.

Vittoria Restaurant

Unmistakable flavours of the sea and land of Salento

Predominantly Mediterranean cuisine, the chef offers the flavors and knowledge of our land in a contemporary key. Very rich breakfast with the typical Salento pastry: pasticcioni and pasticciotto cakes. Prices range from 45/50 € and the restaurant is open all year round.

Hotel degli Haethey

4 star hotel on the sea of Otranto

Hotel degli Haethey is a gem just 80 meters from the sea. Away from the chaos of the old town, the hotel presents itself to tourists as modern and full of all comforts. Hotel Degli Haethey is an accommodation facility with two souls: traditional hotel on one side, and Apart Hotel on the other. Near the beach “La castellana”, it offers a good restaurant service and a massage room.

Different types of rooms at this hotel by the sea in Otranto:

• Standard: a double bed and a single bed for a child; inside the structure there are 4 additional rooms for disabled people with internal view;
• Superior: equipped with every comfort and located on the ground and first floor, can accommodate three adults and one child;
• Junior suite: with private terrace and different furnishings compared to other types of rooms, can accommodate two adults and two children;
• Apart Hotel: studios separated from the main body of the structure, equipped with all comforts and, in addition to the double bed, inside them you can find a comfortable sofa bed for your guests.

Restaurant “Perla del Salento”

Excellent breakfasts and good dishes

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are focused on traditional Salento recipes. Those staying at the hotel have the possibility to request a personalized vegan and vegetarian menu. The gluten-free menu is on request at an extra charge.

Corte di Nettuno (Court of Neptune)

The house of the god of the sea near the tourist port of Otranto

A recently built and refurbished hotel, 4 stars, just to make sure we don’t miss anything. Inside, the owner exhibited pieces from his collection of maritime finds: rostrums, rudders, diver’s overalls, corals of extraordinary beauty. The furnishings of the hotel are in marine style, sober and elegant. In the inner patio you can see a beautiful statue of the god Neptune. Outside, in the space in front of the private car park, anchors of different ages and sizes are exposed. The restaurant inside the structure, precisely on the ground floor, is welcoming and elegant. The proposed cuisine is traditional.

Hotel Palazzo Papaleo

5 Stars luxury in the heart of the historic center of Otranto

Palazzo Papaleo is an ancient noble palace behind the cathedral SS. Maria Annunziata. The elegance of the interior is linear and inside the structure you will find a restaurant and a wellness centre.
The rooms are divided into Basic, Classic and Papaleo. Obviously you will have the top comfort by opting for the Papaleo room, of the real suites: choosing this option in addition to having all the services provided for the other types of rooms, you will also have a parking space, the bathroom with shower-hydromassage jacuzzi and free entrance to the spa every day.
The restaurant (max 20 seats) offers a traditional menu of Italian cuisine. The prices of the stay are in relation to low or high season: from a minimum of 150/200 €/night up to 500 €/night.

Hotel Miramare

3 star hotels by the sea in Otranto

This is the oldest hotel in Otranto: a comfortable three-star hotel by the sea. Equipped with private beach, in the heart of the promenade, the structure has its rooms, comfortable and simple. The ideal hotel for those who want to spend little and live the nightlife.

Hotel Albània

Three star hotel a few steps from the sea, near the alfonsine walls

Hotel Albània is comfortable, clean, simple. Inside you will find 28 spacious, well furnished and comfortable rooms. Breakfast is on the rooftop of the hotel and from there you can enjoy a sensational view. Recommended for those who want to forget the car and live Otranto 100%

Staying in Otranto and savouring the rural and rural life of Salento

Otranto offers a wide choice of masserias and agritourisms to stay in. Needless to say, we’re spoilt for choice here too. All you have to do is opt for a sea view farmhouse or dry stone walls and cultivated fields, together with olive trees, of that rural lifestyle that has characterized rural life in the countryside of Salento.

Masseria Bandino

A Country house hotel

The Masseria Bandino is near Otranto, immersed in a pine forest of its own. It offers different types of rooms as well as different activities that can be done in the open air: such as horseback riding and nature walks.
The restaurant offers half board service and is also open to those who do not reside in the structure with an a la carte restaurant service.

Masseria Montelauro

Old farmhouse with SPA

Twenty-nine are the rooms of this 1800’s masseria, all well furnished, with attention to detail. A swimming pool immersed in a green area where you can sunbathe and a spa where you can relax, these are just some of the facilities offered for our guests. Excellent is the cuisine of the restaurant where the scents and flavors of the Salento land are enhanced.

Masseria Panareo

Farmhouse with view on Torre Sant’Emiliano, coastal watchtower

Immersed in 5 hectares of pine forest, the Panareo farm is the ideal place to spend your holidays and moments of leisure in total relaxation. Three types of rooms: classic, comfort and junior suite. The three types of rooms differ in size (they range from 23 square meters of the first two up to 40 square meters of the suite) and for the view they have (the first two overlook patio and internal garden, while the junior suite overlooks the coast). The restaurant attached to the structure reproposes the flavours of the products of the farm’s farmland. This farm is very fascinating and worth a visit: a system of ancient Byzantine caves has been discovered, which today arouses the cultural interest of visitors and scholars.

The best sea view fish restaurants: Otranto is also this and more! 

Otranto is full of restaurants present in a homogeneous way in the territory of Otranto. We suggest only some of the most popular and popular. We remind you that you need to book in order to taste delicious dishes with the flavours of Salento: the fish restaurants in Otranto are always full!

Diavolicchio Goloso

A chic agrirestaurant where you can taste the flavours of the sea and the Salento countryside.

Paolo and Simona, father and daughter, run this restaurant in an exemplary manner. We are outside the historic centre of Otranto, in the open countryside. The location is well cared for, the furniture is shabby-chic and the walls are adorned with works of art of the Collettivo Forma 1. The cuisine is really good, the dishes are presented in a spectacular way: the chef Gullone assembles in the menu the products and the fish that Paolo, the owner of the restaurant, collects from his garden and fishing from the Otranto sea. We advise you to book well in advance if you don’t want to stay dry mouth.

Cantico dei Cantici

Traditional Salento cuisine in the heart of the historic centre of Otranto

The restaurant Cantico dei Cantici presents local dishes in a spectacular way. Guests have lunch and dinner sitting comfortably outside, on the few tables arranged on the main street of the historic centre. We are in the heart of Otranto and we can guarantee you that it is really suggestive to taste the flavours of Salento and its sea, in a centre rich in history. Excellent traditional dishes. Fresh fish makes all the difference. Costs are low, on average a couple lunch or dinner (starter of raw, two first or two second courses, dessert), excellent wine included can cost around 60/70 €. The staff is very courteous and knows how to advise the guests of the restaurant properly and honestly. We advise you to book your table in time so as not to remain on an empty stomach.

Altro Baffo

Gourmet restaurant with castle view

L’Altro Baffo is an excellent fish restaurant in the heart of Otranto, near the castle. Elegant and well furnished, in winter you can have lunch and dinner strictly inside, in the small dining room, while with the advent of summer you can have lunch and dinner in the terrace overlooking the castle or on the “lammia” on the terrace of the restaurant. Excellent raw fish dishes as well as other dishes skillfully cooked by Cristina with flair and imagination. We recommend you to book because it is one of the most popular restaurants.

Arbor Vitae

Fish Restaurant in the city center of Otranto

Valentina and Sirio, in couple at work and in life, know the art of the table and hospitality.
Arbor Vitae is an excellent seafood restaurant open all year round: in summer we recommend dining al fresco because the garden terrace offers unique suggestions and romantic moments. Medium-high cost, quality raw materials!

Otranto is spectacular during the day and evening. we highly recommend that you check the weather before taking a day at sea or a walk at night.