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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Museums and theatresTeatro Comunale di MassafraA landmark for ancient tour companies, the Massafra Municipal Theater is
now an important hub for contemporary theater. Massafra
ArchaeologyRoman TheatreThe Roman Theatre of Lecce, as a hidden treasure amid the alleys of the
historic centre, opens up amid the roof gardens of 18th- century palaces. Lecce
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
Sea and cavesTorre PaliTorre Pali appears out of the crystal clear water, not far away from the
fine sand and the legends which shroud the Isola della Fanciulla. Salve
Sea and cavesTorre San GennaroTorre San Gennaro, not far away from Torchiarolo, overlooks the blue
Adriatic Sea with its long sandy beaches. Torchiarolo
Sea and cavesTorre San GiovanniFrom the long sandy and golden beach, as far as the scented pine forest,
from the dunes dotted with plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, as
far as the small island which appears in the turquoise sea: Torre… Ugento
Sea and cavesTorre Sant'AndreaTorre Sant’Andrea, with its sea stacks, small coves and the jagged coast,
offers a wild and unspoiled landscape. Melendugno
Castles, towers and palacesTorre SaturoBuilt in the 16th century and today located in an Archaeological Park, the
Saturo Tower stands guard over the sea. Leporano
Sea and cavesTricase PortoTricase Porto, with its caves and small bays, the small island and the
beautiful cliffs, is the perfect place to discover by boat the coastline of
Capo di Leuca. Tricase
FunVia PalmieriIn the historic center of Lecce, via Palmieri connects Porta Napoli with
piazza Duomo for a walk full of baroque and shopping. Lecce
Nature and gardensCommunal Villa “Giuseppe Garibaldi”In the heart of Lecce, the green lung of the Municipal Villa is a meeting
place for citizens and, for tourists, a perfect area for a stop for art and
nature. Lecce
Sea and cavesVillanovaFrom the shades of the sea to the lively tourist port: the beach of
Villanova appears a few step away from the “white town”. Ostuni- FunMunicipal PavilionIn the greenery of the Selva di Fasano is a 'meeting place that combines the beauty of the place, attractive events, a dash of glamour and fun. Fasano
- Sea and cavesLido BrunoLido Bruno, with its fine sand and its cliff surrounded by the crystal clear and clean water of the Ionian Sea, is located not far away from the city of Taranto. Taranto
- FunLungomare GalileiThe Galilei Promenade runs along the entire northwest side of the city and in summer is the evening promenade for tourists and Gallipolians alike. Gallipoli
- Sea and cavesMarina di ChiatonaLong public beaches, surrounded by dunes and many private ones: Marina di Chiatona is perfect for those who love relaxing by the sea and for those who don’t give up comforts. Massafra
- Sea and cavesMarina di FerraraMarina di Ferrara, with its long sandy beaches and dunes dotted with Mediterranean scrub, overlooks the Ionian Sea in the part of coast which belongs to the municipality of Massafra. Massafra
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)