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Italy·🌊 Coastal

At the southeastern tip of Puglia on the Strait of Otranto, Italy's easternmost town on the Strait of Otranto impresses with a Norman cathedral, turquoise waters, and the dramatic coastline of Baia dei Turchi.

What awaits you

BeachCampingLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 32°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: April, October, November — a pleasant 23°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 15°C.

Max. temperature
14°
Jan
14°
Feb
15°
Mar
18°
Apr
23°
May
29°
Jun
32°
Jul
31°
Aug
27°
Sep
23°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Water temperature
15°
Jan
15°
Feb
15°
Mar
16°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
6d
Jan
6d
Feb
10d
Mar
9d
Apr
8d
May
4d
Jun
2d
Jul
4d
Aug
8d
Sep
5d
Oct
10d
Nov
7d
Dec

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Otranto as a Vacation Destination

Otranto is an excellent choice for beach holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 32°C.

Tent camping sites are available.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
IT
Camping
Tent