comes the Christmas, the New Year arrives. The Salento, through a Christmas program full of events, will brighten the stay of all those who wish to get to know this land even in winter.
To visit absolutely one of the most beautiful artistic nativity scenes of Italy, that of Salice Salentino, where you can admire the characteristic Pupi, the handmade terracotta or papier-mâché figurines. Also visit the living nativity scene of Tricase, defined by the media as one of the most spectacular in Europe, free admission.
On the same genre, go take a look at the old Fair of Nativity Scenes and Puppets to be held in Lecce near Piazza Sant'Oronzo where you will admire and buy the famous statuettes still handcrafted according to techniques dating back to the seventeenth century, certainly a very original idea for your Christmas gifts.
As for Lecce, since traffic is a problem especially during the Christmas period, it is advisable to leave the car in the parking lots interchange of the Foro Boario and in the Carlo Lunch and continue on foot, enjoying the baroque streets or using the By public transport.
If you want to pass the New Year in Salento do not miss the opportunity to witness the first dawn of Italy, visible in Otranto, the most eastern city in Italy with the magnificent Aragonese Castle of Otranto, tasting Apulian wines and dishes.
