Salento is an area in Puglia where you can not only spend the summer but also an excellent place for refreshment and relaxation during the spring season. It is in fact in this period of the year that it is possible to fully appreciate the beauty and traditions of this land. In addition, the costs of this season are certainly more affordable than in the summer; both in terms of accommodation but also for the numerous cheap flights to Bari or Brindisi.
Salento
Salento, in fact, is very easy to reach due to the numerous flights made available by the main European cities; and this is certainly a plus; tourism in this area has seen an exponential increase over the years thanks to the efforts made in proposing more and more complete accommodation solutions.
The places to visit are endless, to make your holiday unforgettable, a visit to:
Lecce: where a very particular architectural style developed between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, renamed Baroque Leccese. This is recognizable for its sumptuous and overabundant decorations that emphasized the power and wealth of the family or religious order that commissioned the works of art at the time.
Works of art in Salento
One of the most majestic works of this artistic trend is represented by the Basilica of Santa Croce; which concentrates in its forms the expressions developed by several generations of architects over more than a century.
But spring is also the period of festivals, village festivals with dances and typical dishes and are one of the best ways to appreciate and discover the culture and traditions of Salento.
Landscapes in Salento
To better appreciate the Salento landscapes, a good choice can be Castro. This is divided in two, Castro Alta, which climbs on the rock overlooking a beautiful landscape, and Castro Marina, which overlooks the sea.
In the upper part are the remains of the Byzantine civilization, consisting of the crypt with the oriental saints with almond eyes, the foundations of the Messapian city and the medieval houses.
Another place absolutely to be appreciated and visited is Santa Maria di Leuca with its sea caves now famous all over the world. There is the possibility to visit them by taking part in one of the guided excursions or by renting a boat.
