Ortelle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The curch and "luminarie" (luminary) in Ortelle. Saint George and Saint Fortunato festival.
The statue of Saint George and the fireworks. Saint George and Saint Fortunato festival in Ortelle.
The statue of Saint George and the fireworks. Saint George and Saint Fortunato festival in Ortelle.
At Ortelle the worship of St. George, who was beheaded in Lydia (Palestine) in 303 AD, is very old. The legend tells that St. George was a great warrior capable of killing a dragon that terrorized the inhabitants of Silene, in Libya. The statue of the saint in the church of Ortelle, portrays him in the act of killing the beast and is one of the most beautiful and majestic existing statues in paper mache.
At Ortelle the worship of St. George, who was beheaded in Lydia (Palestine) in 303 AD, is very old. The legend tells that St. George was a great warrior capable of killing a dragon that terrorized the inhabitants of Silene, in Libya. The statue of the saint in the church of Ortelle, portrays him in the act of killing the beast and is one of the most beautiful and majestic existing statues in paper mache.
Palazzo De Mori

Palazzo De Mori

Via Bastioni Pelagi Otranto LE
The price is Rp2.237.915 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.237.915
Rp2.461.706 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Otranto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Baia Dei Turchi Beach and Alimini Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Courteous and very helpful staff. Comfortable room.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Palazzo De Mori
Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

4 out of 5
Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Melendugno LE
Stay at this beach hotel in Melendugno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
The front desk was very helpful and the view from our room was fantastic

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso
Callistos Hotel & Spa

Callistos Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Lecce Tricase LE
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The price is Rp1.718.061 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
Rp1.718.061
Rp1.889.789 total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tricase. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Castle Gallone and Piazza Pisanelli are located ...
Callistos Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Via Léucade, 2 Melendugno LE
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Torre dell'Orso ...
Oasi Salento Residence Hotel
Residence La Pineta

Residence La Pineta

3 out of 5
Via Frassanito Otranto LE
Stay at this beach residence in Otranto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alimini Beach and Baia Dei Turchi Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
La location è strategica e gli appartamenti sono inseriti in un contesto dove è evidente l'attenzione al dettaglio e la qualità dei materiali. Le dotazioni sono più che sufficienti per conservare e cucinare in vacanza, ma se manca qualcosa la gestione (Marco) provvede. La piscina è un valore aggiunto ...

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Residence La Pineta
Residence Borgo & Mare

Residence Borgo & Mare

Via Antonio Gramsci 5 Melendugno LE
Stay at this residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kalé Cora Beach and Marina of San Foca ...
Residence Borgo & Mare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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