Castrignano de' Greci

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Everyone knows the Salento for the beauty of its beaches and its postcard views, for the goodness of local cuisine and the charm of its many traditions. But few may know that in the Salento is also famous for many other aspects that are revealed to visitors especially during the many patronal feasts spread inland of the peninsula. We are talking about the incredible play of light illuminations, also called villas: these little colored lights that go to cover entire buildings such as waterfalls, churches, streets and squares, forming sets only ones able to keep his eyes upwards everyone, from the largest to the smallest. An idea as simple as charming, able to walk the visitor through alleys and streets amid an almost surreal, magical, surrounded by the sounds and smells of these traditional festivals.
Everyone knows the Salento for the beauty of its beaches and its postcard views, for the goodness of local cuisine and the charm of its many traditions. But few may know that in the Salento is also famous for many other aspects that are revealed to visitors especially during the many patronal feasts spread inland of the peninsula. We are talking about the incredible play of light illuminations, also called villas: these little colored lights that go to cover entire buildings such as waterfalls, churches, streets and squares, forming sets only ones able to keep his eyes upwards everyone, from the largest to the smallest. An idea as simple as charming, able to walk the visitor through alleys and streets amid an almost surreal, magical, surrounded by the sounds and smells of these traditional festivals.
Grecìa Salentina (Salentinian Greece) is an area in the peninsula of Salento in southern Italy, near the town of Lecce which is inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority living in southern Italy who traditionally spoke a Greek Language dialect also called Griko.
Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dei Perroni, 14 Lecce LE
$157 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$178 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
The whole experience was top notch. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable room, delicious breakfast, and location was perfect for getting around the city.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Pollicastro Boutique Hotel
Mercure Hotel President Lecce

Mercure Hotel President Lecce

4 out of 5
Via Antonio Salandra, 6 Lecce LE
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$117 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Chinese Missionary Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (319 reviews)
The staff: efficient professional caring resourceful friendly supportive Great breakfast Great location Awesome rooms quiet

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Mercure Hotel President Lecce
8Piuhotel

8Piuhotel

4 out of 5
Viale Del Risorgimento 3 Lecce LE
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$142 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Chiesa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (763 reviews)
I loved my stay at this hotel

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

8Piuhotel
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Dimore di Lecce

Dimore di Lecce

Corte Sant Irene, 6 Lecce LE
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Lecce. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chruch of Sant'Anna and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
It’s a really nice apartment in a historic building in the old Lecce. The location is very safe and convenient to explore the old town. There is also a street parking within 5 min walk, which was very helpful. Desideria is wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Dimore di Lecce
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2 Melendugno LE
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Giardini ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Friendly and welcoming staff, beautiful pool, spacious rooms. Quiet and convenient location, near beaches.

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
Villa Giardino Segreto - Carpign...

Villa Giardino Segreto - Carpign...

Carpignano salentino Lecce
Stay at this villa in Carpignano Salentino. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions International Circuit La Conca and Corigliano d'Otranto ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Comfortable, cool and spacious, calm and stress free. Excellent information, very helpful and responsive, good local shops and decent basic restaurant nearby - and one exceptional example, Carèm. The local wine festival was great!

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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