Calimera is a small town situated in the Grecìa Salentina area of the Salento peninsula in southern Italy. Located within the province of Lecce, the town sits geographically between the coastal locations of Gallipoli and Otranto.
As of 2021, Calimera has a population of approximately 6,753 inhabitants. It is characterized by its location in the distinct cultural region of Grecìa Salentina.