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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FunLungomare Regina MargheritaThe Regina Margherita promenade was recently renovated and has always been
the Sunday promenade of Brindisians and the evening meeting point and
hangout for the new movida. Brindisi
Museums and theatresMAPRI - Provincial Archaeological Museum ''Francesco Ribezzo''Brindisi's museum is a treasure trove of archaeological gems, featuring a
section dedicated to underwater archaeology and a rich collection of
ceramics. Brindisi
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 BrindisiThe new marina is located in the most sheltered cove within the commercial port of Brindisi, in the Seno di Bocca di Puglia, between the… Brindisi
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 MancaversaMarina di Mancaversa, with its low and rocky cliffs and sandy coves, offers
wonderful sea beds with clear water. Taviano
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 NovaglieMarina di Novaglie belongs to three municipalities and is lapped by the
dark-blue sea, which foams on the cliffs and on the rocky walls of the
caves. Alessano
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 di Taranto \"Molo di Sant'Eligio\"The tourist landing spot, located in the Merchant Port, consists of floating pontoons along the Sant’Eligio Pier. Taranto
Sea and cavesMarina di Tiggiano - Torre NasparoThe marina of Torre Nasparo is a balcony in front of the Adriatic sea,
watched by an ancient Spanish tower. Tiggiano
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
Farmhouses and oil millsThe Gianpaolo MasseriaA grandious complex characterized by a majestic 16th-century tower, the
Gianpaolo Masseria stands on the ancient feudal lands of Santa Maria di
Cerrato, in Lecce’s countryside. Lecce
ArchaeologyMenhir Aia della corteThe Menhir Aia della corte is located in the periphery of Lequile and it
rises towards the sky, shroud in the mystery of the ancient stone. Lequile
ArchaeologyTeofilo MenhirThe Teofilo Menhir, among the tallest in Puglia, soars above the heart of
the town with its majesty shrouded in a veil of mystery. Martano
ArchaeologyMenhirs of Giurdignano - Megalithic GardenThe “megalithic garden” in Giurdignano is famous around Italy and it brings
you back in time, along a path through mehnirs, from the town centre, to
the surrounding countryside. Giurdignano
ArchaeologyMenhir La Cupa 1 and 2The two menhirs of Scorrano testify to the fact that the area has been
inhabited since the ancient times and, thanks to their features, tell about
different historical periods. Scorrano
ArchaeologyMenhir Minonna, Candelora, Lama, Scinéo, Chipuro, Masseria Piccinna and
Dolmen SpecchiaThe town centre and the countryside of Melpignano are dotted with ancient
pietrefitte (dolmens and menhirs), the guardians of thousand-years old
stories. Melpignano
ArchaeologyMenhir MontevergineThe Menhir Pietrafitta has been damaged over the times, but today it stands
near the Sanctuary of Montevergine. Palmariggi
ArchaeologyMenhir San Giovanni MalcantoneThe Menhir of San Giovanni Malcantone stands in the countryside of Uggiano
la Chiesa, near the namesake fortified masseria (farmstead). Uggiano la Chiesa
ArchaeologyMenhir VardareThe only menhir in Salento with the shape of a “T” is in the countryside of
Diso and it bears the evidence of an ancient and mysterious spirituality. Diso
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