Adriatic
   Coast

Welcome to Salento, the heel of Italy, where the enchanting town of Otranto stands as Italy’s easternmost city and one of its most captivating. Once Greek, then Roman, Otranto now blends historic fortifications with whitewashed houses overlooking turquoise waters.

Pass through the massive Porta Terra and enter a perfectly preserved old town, where every street leads to the cathedral, home to one of the world’s largest mosaics—a Tree of Life composed of nearly 800,000 tiles. Other treasures include the Church of San Pietro, the Castle of Ferdinand, and the San Nicola di Casole Monastery ruins.

By the time you leave, you’ll understand why Otranto is known as the pearl of the southern Adriatic.

For some, Dubrovnik is the setting of Game of Thrones, but for many more, it’s the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Dubrovnik’s sunlit, gleaming fortifications—among the best-preserved in Europe—feel like something out of a dream.

Wander through the city’s medieval streets and admire the Assumption Cathedral, the Gothic-style Rector’s Palace, and the Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries. Walk along the Stradun, the main street, or visit Onofrio’s Fountain, which has provided mountain-fresh water for over 600 years.

For adventurers, the blue Adriatic awaits. Set sail to nearby islands or explore the depths of the sea. Dubrovnik effortlessly merges fantasy and reality, captivating all who visit.