Otranto coast beaches from Lecce: Private full-day tour
Five beaches and a medieval town, all in one day without a set itinerary
A private full-day tour from Lecce to the Otranto coast takes you through five named beaches (Otranto's waterfront, Turks' Bay, Torre Sant'Andrea, Le Due Sorelle) with independent time in Otranto's historic center. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours with flexible timing, an air-conditioned vehicle, and free beach chairs and umbrella. You choose when to swim, walk or rest at each stop.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Otranto coast beaches and towns
- Transfer from Lecce to Otranto
- Visit Otranto old town independently
- Shop at local bakery in Otranto
- Relax at Otranto waterfront beach
- Transfer to Turks’ bay
- Swim or walk at Turks’ bay
- Transfer to Torre Sant’ Andrea
- Swim or relax at Torre Sant’ Andrea
- Transfer to Le Due Sorelle Beach
- Walk and swim at Le Due Sorelle Beach
The experience
The drive from Lecce to Otranto takes 45 minutes through Mediterranean scrubland. Once there, you have free time to explore the old town on your own: the Cathedral, the Byzantine Saint Peter Church, the Castle and the walls that ring the ancient city, each one a layer of the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Aragonese who lived here. You can stop at a local bakery for typical Puglian pastries or pack a lunch to carry to the beach.
From Otranto's waterfront, the tour moves to Turks' Bay, a 15-minute transfer away. This is the wildest stretch on the route: pine trees line a path that winds through coves you discover on foot, and the water is deep enough for swimming. Torre Sant'Andrea comes next, another 15 minutes on. The Faraglioni cove sits here with the clearest water in Puglia. You can swim down rock-carved steps or use the sandy beach nearby. Restaurants with sea-view terraces are close by if you want lunch. The last stop, Le Due Sorelle Beach, is only 5 minutes away: a long sandy stretch named for two rock formations that look like sisters, with viewpoints and swimming throughout.
Because this is a private tour, there's no group schedule to keep. You decide how long to linger at each beach, whether to swim or walk, and when to move on. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and free beach chairs and an umbrella are yours to use. The guide speaks English or Italian depending on which option you book.
What’s included
- Private tour with flexible schedule for your group.
- independent exploration of Otranto's historic center.
- air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers.
- free beach chairs and umbrella at each stop.
- all fees and taxes.
- pickup from Lecce included.
Options for this experience
2 optionsBefore you book
Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day except Friday at 10:00 and 10:30, from € 129 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to set your own pace at each beach rather than follow a timed group schedule. The private format means you're not moving on until you're ready, and the five stops let you compare different coastlines (from the wild coves of Turks' Bay to the clear water at Torre Sant'Andrea to the long sandy stretch of Le Due Sorelle) without committing hours to any single one.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
In English, at 10:00. In Italian, at 10:00 and 10:30.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 19 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is there to do in Otranto's old town during the independent tour?
Otranto's historic center holds the Cathedral, the Byzantine Saint Peter Church, a medieval Castle, and defensive walls built by Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Aragonese. You explore these on your own schedule with no set route.
Can I swim at all five beaches on this tour?
Yes. Otranto's waterfront beach allows swimming; Turks' Bay is deep enough for swimming among the coves; Torre Sant'Andrea has both rock-carved steps and a sandy beach for entry; and Le Due Sorelle is a long sandy beach designed for swimming. Bring a swimsuit if you plan to use the water.
How much of the 7 to 8 hours is spent driving versus at the beaches?
The remaining hours after the five transfers and Otranto's town time are yours to spend at the beaches. The longest single drive is the 45 minutes from Lecce to Otranto. Other transfers between beaches are 5 to 15 minutes each.
What makes Turks' Bay different from the other beaches on this route?
Turks' Bay is described as the wildest beach, with pine trees and a walking path that leads to hidden coves you discover on foot. The other beaches are more open or have built facilities like steps or sandy shores.
Is lunch included, and where can I eat?
Lunch is not included. At Otranto's waterfront, you can buy from local bakeries or bring your own. Torre Sant'Andrea has restaurants with sea-view terraces nearby. Le Due Sorelle is a beach with no facilities, so bring food if you plan to eat there.
Otranto coast beaches from Lecce: Private full-day tour
7h–8h · EN · IT
from € 129 per person