Villa a schiera - ALM232701

The cluster sits on the Adriatic coast at Otranto; Punta Palascia (Capo d'Otranto) and its lighthouse occupy the town's easternmost point. The coastline within about 15 km includes limestone cliffs and small sandy coves such as Porto Badisco and the Torre Sant'Andrea area with its offshore rock stacks. The Alimini Lakes (Alimini Grande and Alimini Piccolo) lie to the north within roughly 10 km. Inland within 15 km the terrain is low karst limestone used for olive groves and other agriculture. Otranto's historic centre contains a cathedral with a medieval mosaic floor and the town functions as a local seasonal tourist centre. The nearest larger town is Maglie (around 10 km inland) with a train station and basic services; Lecce, the provincial capital, is about 40 km west and the nearest major transport hub and Brindisi airport is roughly 70 km away.