Lecce Province, Italy

Lecce Province Italy

The Province of Lecce is a province in the Apulia region of Italy whose capital is the city of Lecce. Known as the “Heel of Italy,” it is located on the Salento peninsula and is the second most populous province in Apulia and the 21st most populous in Italy. Covering an area of 2,799.07 square kilometres (1,080.73 sq mi), it had a total population of 802,807 in 2016 and includes 97 municipalities (comuni). It is bordered by the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi to the northwest, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Adriatic Sea to the east, a position that has made it a popular tourist destination. Over the centuries it has been ruled by the Romans, Byzantine Greeks, Carolingians, Lombards, Arabs, and Normans. Major towns in the province include Lecce, Gallipoli, Nardò, Maglie, and Otranto, and its main agricultural products are wheat and corn.
Recommended airport
Lecce (LCC)
Points of interest
  • Porto Cesareo Bay
  • Bauxite Quarry
  • Cesareo Port
Nearby destinations
  • Otranto, Apulia a 23.46 km
  • Ugento a 30.24 km
  • Gallipoli a 24.95 km