Castro di Lecce Hotell

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Offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea from its terrace and outdoor seawater pool, the 4-star Hotel Piccolo Mondo is set directly on the sea. It is in Castro, 1 km from the town’s centre. Rooms are bright and air conditioned and feature a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms have a patio or a balcony overlooking the sea. At the hotel’s restaurant you can enjoy a varied continental breakfast. Mediterranean and international cuisines, plus Puglia specialities are served on its sea-view terrace. The property also provides a tennis court, free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. A private stairway of 193 steps leads directly to the sea. Just 700 metres from the SP358 state road, Piccolo Mondo Hotel is around a 30-minute drive from the beautiful seaside resorts of Otranto and Leuca.

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Hotel Ristorante Panoramico is set in Castro, a 5-minute walk from the sea. It offers a restaurant with panoramic terrace and an outdoor salt-water swimming pool. Rooms at Panoramico Hotel all feature balconies overlooking the sea and come with air conditioning, minibar and satellite TV. The Hotel Panoramico’s restaurant features 2 dining halls and a panoramic terrace for dining in the open air. It serves national and Mediterranean cuisine with fresh seafood specialities. Gluten-free food is also available. Other services at Panoramico include free parking, a terrace with sunbathing area and massages. Wi-Fi is provided in the whole building. During summer, Castro is well linked by public bus with nearby towns like Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli. Lecce is less than 50 km away.

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Hotel Orsa Maggiore is set in Castro Marina, a popular seaside resort on the east coast of Salento. Surrounded by olive groves, it offers panoramic views of the coast. Rooms are all air conditioned and some have balconies with sea views. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while lunch and dinner are served in the dining room or outside amongst the olive trees. During summer, staff at the Orsa Maggiore Hotel organise tours and excursions around Salento. Otranto is just 20 km away. Transfers are available to and from Brindisi Airport and Lecce Railway Station.

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Residence Acquaviva is opposite the rocky coves of the Acquaviva a Castro Bay, in Marina di Marittima. Featuring typically Apulian white exterior walls, it provides a large garden with children's pool. The property offers rooms and apartments, all located on the ground and equipped with air conditioning and traditional local furnishings. Apartments include a private patio with sun loungers and views of the Adriatic Sea. Acquaviva Residence also features a large common area. Buffet breakfast is served at the bar, where drinks and cocktails are available in the evening. Providing free on-site parking, the hotel is about 5 km from Santa Cesarea Terme. Both Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca are a 45-minute drive away.

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Residence Acquaviva recommends using a private car to reach the property.

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Just a 10-minute walk from the beach, Hotel Degli Ulivi offers rooms with a 20 m² terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are provided. Rooms are simply furnished and air conditioned. Each one comes with a TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Degli Ulivi’s restaurant serves à la carte menus of Italian and Puglia cuisines and is open for lunch and dinner. The rich breakfast buffet includes freshly baked croissants and pastries. A bus stops in front of the property and links you with the hotel’s partner beach. The beautiful seaside town of Otranto is a 40-minute drive away.

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Guests are kindly asked to inform the property in advance about their arrival time.

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Set in the upper area of Castro, the Puerto Escondido is 200 metres from the sea. It offers a sea-view terrace, and a garden. Room are rustic and come with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Each room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms include a balcony, some with views of the sea in the distance. At the Escondido you can relax in the library with sofas, or in the lounge with fireplace. The breakfast room provides direct access to the terrace, and from the terrace, you can take stairs to the garden. The guest house is in a free-parking area just 2 minutes' walk from the beach in Marina Di Castro.

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Italian and English breakfasts are available from 7:30 to 10:30 and are served in the garden in good weather or otherwise in your room or the breakfast room.

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La Rosa Antica bed and breakfast lies in medieval Castro, a cliff-top, seaside village with spectacular views of the coast, 30 minutes from Otranto and Lecce. Offering well-decorated, elegant rooms which have recently been renovated, La Rosa Antica is just a short walk (800m) from a pebble beach. Beautiful sandy beaches and interesting caves are also located just a few kilometres away. La Rosa Antica is a charming and unique base for exploring Salento. As well as the pretty old town, with its old castle and churches, this bed and breakfast is also within easy reach of bars, clubs and restaurants. As a guest here you will even enjoy a special discount at a lovely seafront restaurant. Bus links to Lecce are located just a few steps from La Rosa Antica and staff can also organise cheap shuttle services to Brindisi airport, Lecce train station and the Santa Cesarea spa nearby, as well as various guided tours.