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 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
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Porto MiggianoOne of the watchtowers located on the Adriatic coast, it was built to
protect the port of Miggiano from the Saracens. Santa Cesarea Terme
Castles, towers and palacesTorre QuadrataTorre Quadrata in San Pietro Vernotico, is an old fortified tower, located
in the central square of the town, nearby the seventeenth-century mother
church. San Pietro Vernotico
Castles, towers and palacesTorre SabeaBuilt in the 16th century, this watchtower stands on the Gallipoli coast. Gallipoli
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
Castles, towers and palacesTorre San Giovanni La PedataBuilt in the 16th century, it immediately served to defend the coastline. Gallipoli
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 Santa CesareaAlso known as Torre Belvedere, is one of the many defensive towers, built
in the 16th century, all along the coast of Salento. Santa Cesarea Terme
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Santa SabinaTorre Santa Sabina, imbued with the scent of salt, is a characteristic
building by the coast, a few steps away from the town centre of the borough
of Carovigno. Carovigno
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
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Specchia di GuardiaThis tower was built in the 16th century to defend the coast and overlooks
the rocky coast and the naturally growing flora. Santa Cesarea Terme
Sea and cavesTorre VadoLow and rocky cliffs and some parts with fine sand: in Torre Vado there are
freshwater and cold springs, where you can enjoy a refreshing bathe. Morciano di Leuca
Castles, towers and palacesTorrione dell'InfernoIt is a fortress built at the end of the 15th century during the Aragon age
to protect the city from Turkish invasions. Brindisi
Farmhouses and oil millsTrappeto del DucaUsed since the 17th century as an oil mill, the trappeto del Duca di Villa
Castelli still preserves the old millstone and several wooden presses. Villa Castelli
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 “Achille Tamborino”Maglie's Minicipal Villa is the green heart of the city, and within it are
finely decorated artificial caves and long paths leading to the holm oak
forest. Maglie
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
Nature and gardensVilla comunale (Historic Botanical Garden)In the shadow of the Castle, Nardò's Villa Comunale is home to one of the
oldest botanical gardens in Salento, which boasts rare plants and offers
the chance for a pleasant restorative break. Nardò
Nature and gardensVilla Comunale di OriaThe Municipal Villa of Oria stands on the highest point of the city and is
characterized by terraces and slopes surrounded by greenery. Oria
Nature and gardensVilla comunale Giuseppe GaribaldiA rich, diverse and valuable green heritage in the heart of the city,
Martina Franca's Municipal Villa is a historic place of daily meeting and
relaxation that hosts initiatives and events. Martina Franca
Nature and gardensVilla Comunale Umberto IMesagne's Villa Comunale opens close to the historic center and inside it
offers well-kept green spaces and a 'play area for young children. Mesagne
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)