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 gardensFoce Canale GiancolaGiancola, a natural channel whose origin is due to the erosive action, is surrounded by small lakes, marsh reeds and scented Mediterranean scrub. Brindisi
- Farmhouses and oil millsFrantoio Ipogeo Bottega DormienteNestled in the lower part of the Ceramics Quarter, the Frantoio Ipogeo Bottega Dormiente is the best-preserved trappeto in Grottaglie. Grottaglie
- Farmhouses and oil millsZollino Underground Olive Oil MillDug out of Lecce stone, the various areas in the Zollino olive oil mill are all perfectly preserved, as are the old millstone and the parts where the oil was stored. Zollino
- Farmhouses and oil millsPinca underground olive oil mill and cavesUnderground olive oil mill and caves dug out of the rock, now used as ceramics ateliers. Grottaglie
- Farmhouses and oil millsSemi-underground olive oil millSemi-underground olive oil mill in the heart of Mesagne’s historic centre; a typical example of how olive oil is produced. Mesagne
- Nature and gardensGravina di MontemesolaAlong the Gravina of Sant'Andrea di Montemesola, one can find fascinating rock-hewn settlements dating back to the Neolithic period and inhabited up until the last century. Montemesola
- Nature and gardensGravina Parco PubblicoA deep natural inlet characterized by the presence of endogenous plant species typical of Murgia and the maquis shrubland. Villa Castelli
- Nature and gardensThe cave settlement of the Macurano districtFrequented since Byzantine times, the rock settlement of Macurano is sprawled across the northern flank of the sierra of Alessano. Alessano
- Farmhouses and oil millsThe Paolotti hypogeumA 5th-century production site, the Paolotti hypogeum in Grottaglie is housed in the heart of the monastery of the same name. Grottaglie
- Sea and cavesLega Navale Italiana - TarantoThe Lega Navale in Taranto has a water basin enclosed by two breakwater moles with a pier extending approximately 150m. Taranto
- 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
- Sea and cavesLido GandoliLido Gandoli is a small, moored inlet with a loading crane, located in a state-owned maritime area leased to a private company. Leporano
- ArchaeologyLimitone dei GreciThe large Greek Wall used to divide two neighbouring but opposing populations, and it was more than 150 kilometres long. Sava
- 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
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria BoscoAncient 17th century farmhouse, Masseria Bosco of Avetrana features a distinctive open courtyard architectural style. Avetrana
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria CiuraAn imposing Baroque structure, Masseria Ciura is a repository of history nestled amidst the intense green of the Massafra countryside. Massafra
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria Lella - La bianca d'ItriaAn ancient 19th-century country manor, Masseria Lella- La Bianca d’itria in Martina Franca, surprises the eye with a “jazzo” of trulli dating back to the 17th century. Martina Franca
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria Lo SpagnuloAn overshadowing 16th-century fortified complex in Ostuni’s countryside, devoted, today as then, to traditional agricultural activities. Ostuni
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria MacuranoAn ancient fortified farm, the Masseria Macurano in Alessano, stands in the vicinity of a cave settlement. Alessano
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria MelcarneStanding just a few kilometres from Lecce, Melcarne is the name of an old, 16th-century masseria-tower. Surbo
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria MontalbanoA vestige of the ancient burg of Montalbano Vecchio, this masseria in Ostuni is a treasure trove of history dating from the 16th century. Ostuni
- Farmhouses and oil millsMasseria San PietroMasseria San Pietro is a 15th-century architectural complex with an adjoining medieval Basilica located on the outskirts of Taranto. Taranto
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)