Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Capo d'Otranto, Lecce
Puglia
Capo d'Otranto near Lecce is the most easterly point of the Italian peninsula — the lighthouse marks the point where Italy faces Albania (80 km) and where the sun rises first in continental Italy every morning. The cliffs are limestone karst with sea stacks. The abbazia di Santa Maria di Leuca is visible to the south. The Strait of Otranto is visible in its full width. Albania is visible on clear days. Dogs on leash.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Most easterly point of Italy — first sunrise on the continental mainland
- Albania visible at 80 km on clear days
- Lighthouse at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea
With your dog
Cliff path; dogs on leash.
