Otranto: Where History Meets Turquoise Dreams
๐ Why Otranto? Jaw-dropping waters: The Adriatic here isn't just blueโit's liquid gemstone 10km of beaches where the sand sparkles like gold dust Sunset magic: The whole town glows amber at dusk ๐ฐ Must-Sees That'll Blow Your Mind 1๏ธโฃ Otranto Cathedral's Secret Floor 11th-century "Tree of Life" mosaic spanning the entire nave Pro tip: Look for mythical beasts hidden in the tiles 2๏ธโฃ Aragonese Castle's Killer Views Climb the fortress walls where soldiers once watched for Ottoman invaders Instagram gold: Panoramic shots of the old town + sea 3๏ธโฃ The Hidden Cove Trail Walk south along the coast to discover Baia dei Turchi Legend says Turkish pirates landed here in 1480 ๐ Local Flavors to Try "Scampi crudi": Sweet raw Adriatic langoustines "Pasticciotto": Cream-filled pastry (eat warm!) Negroni with an ocean view #NoFilterNeeded #ItalianHiddenGems