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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Nature and gardensThe Millenaries’ CaveTrail with delightful views leading to a naturally-formed cave, and a
chance to see the traces left by the human beings who once lived there. Ostuni
Churches and cryptsThe grotto of the sanctuary of St. OrontiusAccording to tradition, the karst cave on which stands the sanctuary
dedicated to St. Orontius, once used as a shelter by the latter and St.
Justus in the 1st century AD, has been inhabited uninterruptedly from the… Ostuni
Churches and cryptsThe Grotta dell’AngeloEntirely frescoed, the Angel’s cave is a treasure chest hiding under the
ground, part of the ancient Basilian settlement in San Pancrazio Salentino. San Pancrazio Salentino
Churches and cryptsThe Grotto of the BelvedereThe crypt of the same name is the heart of the sanctuary of the Madonna del
Belvedere di Carovigno since 1100. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsThe grotto of San GiovanniPerched on a knoll just outside Giuggianello, the crypt of San Giovanni is
an ancient and fascinating place of worship of Byzantine origin. Giuggianello
Churches and cryptsThe Grotto of San Mauro the AbbotThe Grotto of San Mauro the Abbot of Oria is one of the rare testimonies of
cenobitic settlements present in the territory of Oria. Oria
Churches and cryptsThe Grotto of Santa Maria d’AgnanoAn archaeological site of great importance, the cave of Santa Maria
d’Agnano is an age-old place of worship, only a few kilometers from Ostuni. Ostuni
Sea and cavesGrotta Grande del Ciolo (or Bocca del Pozzo)The huge cave Grotta del Ciolo, a wonderful natural cave, keeps a nice
small lake with emerald reflections. Gagliano del Capo
Sea and cavesGrotta PorcinaraPrehistoric cave dug out by man, used as a sanctuary for many centuries,
from prehistoric to Roman times Castrignano del Capo
Sea and cavesZinzulusa CaveThe spectacular karstic cave known as the Zinzulusa Cave extends beneath an
inlet south of Castro. Castro
Sea and cavesCaves Poesia Piccola and Poesia GrandeThe appealing rocks of the Caves of Roca are one of the most fascinating
spots along the Adriatic coastline in Salento. Melendugno
Nature and gardensGinosa cave settlementsIn the ravine skirting the edge of the town, unfolds a landscape of
extraordinary charm which still bears traces of the first human settlements
carved out of the soft tuff stone. Ginosa
ArchaeologyThe dolmens of GiurdignanoThe most ancient soul of Salento comes to light in Giurdignano, amid the
dolmens surrounded by olive trees and drystone walls. Giurdignano
Castles, towers and palacesThe Calvary of ManduriaArtistic representation of the Passion of Christ made by Giuseppe Renato
Greco in Manduria. Manduria
Nature and gardensCapocadonale cave settlementJust outside Statte’s urban area, at the foot of the masseria of the same
name, lies an ancient cave settlement preserved intact. Statte
Churches and cryptsThe cave settlement of TabelleLocated near the Canale dell’Asso, in the territory of Galatone, the cave
settlement of Tabelle represents a small ancient world made up of small
churches and ancient masserie. Galatone
Nature and gardensThe cave settlement of Torre PintaIn the spellbinding scenery of the Valle delle Memorie in Otranto, a
dovecote rises above a network of underground caves and grottoes. Otranto
ArchaeologyUnderground tomb in Palazzo Delli PontiAn eighteenth-century noble palace has in its undergrounds a really ancient
burial place, for an amazing journey in the history. Taranto
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
Nature and gardensLe CesineThe Natural Oasis Le Cesine stretches around the historic masseria, an
earthly paradise where to admire wild orchids and the flight of herons and
mallards. Vernole
Sea and cavesItalian Naval League of BrindisiThe Italian Naval League of Brindisi has a dock with floating piers in the northern inner part of Ponente Bay. Brindisi
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
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)