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 cavesAliminiAlimini beach, in Otranto, with its really fine sand, the dunes, the
shallow water and the transparent sea surrounded by the pine forest, is the
background for children’s games and for surfers’ performances. Otranto
Sea and cavesProtected Marine Area of Porto CesareoWith its crystalline, turquoise waters stretching from Punta Prosciutto to
Torre Inserraglio, Porto Cesareo boasts Italy's third largest protected
marine area. Porto Cesareo
Sea and cavesTorre Guaceto Protected Marine AreaOverlooked by centuries-old coastal watchtowers, the cliffs and sandy
beaches of the Protected Marine Area of Torre Guaceto extend along the
Adriatic coast from Punta Penna Grossa to the cliffs of Apani. Carovigno
Sea and cavesBaia dei TurchiIn the bay where the Saracens landed in 1480, to conquer Otranto, nowadays
there is white sand, lapped by a dreamy sea and embellished with the
scented pine forest and the Mediterranean scrub. Otranto
Sea and cavesCala dell'AcquavivaThe Acquaviva channel, with its cold water springs and small bays with
pebbles, flows amid the rocks and the lush vegetation. Diso
Sea and cavesCampomarinoCrystal clear sea with Caribbean shades and high dunes with clear sand
stretch for kilometres along the coastline of Campomarino di Maruggio. Maruggio
Sea and cavesCastellaneta MarinaA sandy beach, extremely large, stretches along Taranto coastline,
surrounded by the Mediterranean scrub and a thick forest. Castellaneta
Sea and cavesCastro MarinaFrom the “zinzuli” (shreds) of the marine caves, as far as the beautiful
cliffs from which it is possible to dive in the water: Castro Marina is a
blue paradise overlooking the Adriatic sea. Castro
Sea and cavesEgnazia - Case biancheThe beach Egnazia – case bianche, amid sandy coves and low rocky coast,
keeps the ruins of the ancient Messapic culture, a few steps away from
clear water. Fasano
Sea and cavesFrassanitoThe beach of Frassanito, swept by winds, with its fine sand and the rocks
dropping sheer into the sea, is the perfect oasis for families, but also
for those who love water sports. Otranto
Sea and cavesFunnovojereAlong the “salt routes” it is possible to reach the locality Funnovojere,
which overlooks the blue Adriatic Sea with its rocky cliffs. Corsano
Sea and cavesZinzulusa CaveThe spectacular karstic cave known as the Zinzulusa Cave extends beneath an
inlet south of Castro. Castro
Sea and cavesCheradi IslandsIn the turquoise Ionian Sea stands out the small archipelago of Cheradi
islands, where there are jagged cliffs, beaches with soft sand and a lush
pine forest to relax completely. Taranto
Sea and cavesLido MariniGolden sand, crystal clear sea and freshwater springs: Lido Marini welcomes
bathers to enjoy the sun or explore the shallow water. Ugento
Sea and cavesMorelli BeachThe beach of Morelli river, with its pristine beaches, freshwater springs
and rare Mediterranean plants, is a peaceful place in the heart of the Dune
Costiere park. Ostuni
Sea and cavesLido TorrettaWith its fine sand and cliffs, Lido Torretta merges turquoise and crystal
clear reflections of the Ionian Sea. Lizzano
Sea and cavesMarina di AndranoAlong the Agavi promenade, in Marina di Andrano, appears the green emerald
Grotta Verde and the cliffs in the localities Fiume and La Botte. Andrano
Sea and cavesMarina di GinosaMarina di Ginosa, with its sea beds covered with expanses of Posidonia
Oceanica, a type of sea grass, and full of different species of fishes,
boasts large beaches with soft and golden sand, surrounded by a lush… Ginosa
Sea and cavesMarina di LeporanoNatural coves with fine sand nestle along the rocky coastline of the
Marina di Leporano, caressed by the colours of the Ionian sea. Leporano
Sea and cavesMarina di LizzanoMarina di Lizzano, with its large sandy and soft beaches and dunes covered
with junipers, boasts a sea with Caribbean shades. Lizzano
Sea and cavesMarina di MarittimaAmid picturesque coves and smoothed cliffs, Marina di Marittima is lapped
by the blue and clear sea. Diso
Sea and cavesMarina di PescoluseWith its fine golden sand and the crystal clear water, the beach of
Pescoluse is the envy of the exotic destinations overseas. Salve
Sea and cavesMarina di PulsanoThe cliffs and the soft sand of Marina di Pulsano invite bathers to dive in
the clear and blue water of the Ionian Sea. Pulsano
Sea and cavesMarina SerraMarina Serra, surrounded by cliffs, marine caves and small fjords, boasts a
natural pool nestled amid the rocks, with crystal clear water. Tricase
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)