Guide · 9 Places

Lecce

Italy

Before You Go

When to Visit

April to June and September to October ideal (18-28°C/64-82°F). Summer hot (28-35°C) but beach season nearby. Winter mild but quieter. Spring and fall perfect for baroque architecture.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Train: From Bari (1.5 hours), Brindisi (30 min).

By Air: Brindisi Airport 40km away.

Language

Communication

Italian is official. English in tourist areas.

Currency

Money matters

Euro (EUR). Cards accepted at restaurants, cash for cafés.

Getting Around

Local transport

Walking: Compact historic center very walkable.

Buses: SGM network to beaches and towns (€1.30).

From the Airport

Arrival info

From Brindisi Airport: Bus to Lecce (40 min, €7).

Accommodations

Accommodations

La Fiermontina

Palazzo hotel in Lecce's historic center. Baroque architecture restored with contemporary luxury.

Accommodations

Blu Notte B&B

Accommodations

Risorgimento Resort

Bookstores and Libraries

Bookstores and Libraries

Libreria Palmieri

Coffee and Tea

Coffee and Tea

Caffè Alvino

Places to Work

Places to Work

Officine Cantelmo

Restaurants and Food

Restaurants and Food

Trattoria Le Zie

Restaurants and Food

Corte dei Pandolfi

Restaurants and Food

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