What to see in Salento
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Sea and cavesPiloneBlue sea and dunes dotted with Mediterranean scrub, a few kilometres away
from Ostuni, the beaches in the locality Pilone offer amazing views. Ostuni
Sea and cavesPorto BadiscoThe nice small beach of Porto Badisco, nestled amid the cliffs and the
yellow brooms, is the perfect place to dive in the crystal clear sea and to
taste the delicious sea-urchins. Otranto
Sea and cavesPorto Cesareo and Isola dei ConigliSoft and fine sand, Caribbean sea and a small island to discover: the
beaches of Porto Cesareo overlook the crystal clear Ionian Sea. Porto Cesareo
Sea and cavesPorto MiggianoPorto Miggiano, with its high cliffs dropping sheer into the sea, offers a
dreamy natural swimming pool, lapped by a sea with wonderful colours. Santa Cesarea Terme
Sea and cavesPorto SelvaggioIn the heart of the Regional Park “Porto Selvaggio and Palude del
Capitano”, the small pebble beach stretches along the fresh pine forest and
the freshwater springs, not far away from the cliff of Torre Uluzzo. Nardò
Sea and cavesPunta Penna GrossaThe long sandy beach of Punta Penna Grossa stretches in the North part of
the Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto, amid dunes, junipers and freshwater
marsh. Carovigno
Sea and cavesPunta PennaHundred-years old dunes, fine sand and clear water: Punta Penne discloses
its unspoiled beaches and the foaming waves wait for water sports’ lovers. Brindisi
Sea and cavesPunta ProsciuttoThe long and unspoiled beach of Punta Prosciutto stretches inside the
Nature Park “Palude del Conte e Duna Costiera”, offering a corner of
paradise, lapped by shallow and crystal clear water. Porto Cesareo
Sea and cavesRocaRoca, caressed by the crystal-clear water and surrounded by the rocky
coast, offers visitors an amazing bathe inside the cave Grotta della
Poesia. Melendugno
Sea and cavesRosa MarinaThe sandy beaches of Rosa Marina, surrounded by the Mediterranean scrub,
are the perfect place for those who are looking for a relaxing area, but
also for windsurf and kitesurf lovers. Ostuni
Sea and cavesSan FocaAlong the rocky coast of San Foca, there are two sandy coves, amid caves
and sea stacks which come out of the blue sea. Melendugno
Sea and cavesSant'IsidoroThe beautiful bay of Sant’Isidoro, inside a marine protected area, offers
really fine sand, a transparent sea and a small island, which can be
reached swimming. Nardò
Sea and cavesSanta CaterinaDiving in the clear water, by canoes or simply relaxing on the small sandy
beach, discover the amazing cliff of Santa Caterina. Nardò
Sea and cavesSanta Maria al BagnoThe small sandy beach of Santa Maria al Bagno, nestled in the low and rocky
coast, from which one can dive in the blue sea, is protected by the winds
and lapped by the green-blue sea. Nardò
Sea and cavesSerra CicoraThe low cliff, wild and primitive, in the heart of the Regional Park “Porto
Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano. Nardò
Sea and cavesSan Pietro in Bevagna BeachThe beach of San Pietro in Bevagna, a natural oasis in front of the blue
Ionian sea, stretches for several kilometres with its soft sand and clean
and crystal clear water. Manduria
Sea and cavesTorre CanneFine sand, shallow and clear water: the beach of Torre Canne, in the Itria
Valley, is a place full of surprises, where you can combine fun with relax. Fasano
Sea and cavesTorre ChiancaOn the border of the Nature Park of Rauccio, Torre Chianca is the
background of the Idume river which flows into the Adriatic Sea, which
caresses the long white sandy beaches. Lecce
Sea and cavesTorre Colimena and Salina dei MonaciWith its soft sand and the sea beds which gently slope down a few steps
away from the jagged cliff, the Bay of Torre Colimena keeps the ancient
Salina dei Monaci (Salt pan of the Monks), where pink flamingos fly. Manduria
Sea and cavesTorre dell'OrsoA short stroll from the fine, white-sand beach of Torre dell'Orso, the
majestic sea stacks Due Sorelle jut out of the crystal-clear waters of the
sea. Melendugno
Sea and cavesTorre GuacetoA natural paradise, made of sandy coves, clear water and expanses of
Posidonia Oceanica, Torre Guaceto welcomes visitors in the shade of an
Aragonese watchtower, for a relaxing and sport holiday. Carovigno
Sea and cavesTorre LapilloTransparent water with emerald green shades and fine sand: the seaside of
Torre Lapillo must be discovered, with its public and private beaches. Porto Cesareo
Sea and cavesTorre MozzaThe ruined watchtower overlooks the long beach of Torre Mozza, with fine
sand, lapped by the crystal clear water. Ugento
Sea and cavesTorre OvoA spot of wild nature, rocky coves and sandy beaches lapped by the clear
water of Torre Ovo are the background of relaxing holidays. Torricella
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)