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 cavesApprodo di CasalabateThe small harbor of Casalabate, near Lecce, features a small dock with an east-facing entrance. The private slipway is operated by the… Lecce
Sea and cavesApprodo di Torre PaliThe landing stage in Torre Pali features a three-arm flood mooring, a low-water mooring and a beaching ramp. Salve
Sea and cavesThe Landing of Torre VadoOf recent construction, there is not much room for yachts because most of
the space is occupied by local shipping vessels Morciano di Leuca
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 cavesBaia VerdeBaia Verde, not far away from Gallipoli, the “pearl of the Ionian Sea”,
stretches along three kilometres with its white and fine sand, surrounded
by dunes and emerald green sea. Gallipoli
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 cavesTelematic Mooring Field of Torre GuacetoAn innovative telematic mooring system allowing access to the enchanting Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Carovigno
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 cavesCanale del CioloThe Ciolo fjord, which overlooks a wonderful landscape, keeps a small beach
and wonderful marine caves, washed by cobalt blue water. Gagliano del Capo
Sea and cavesCapilungoCapilungo boasts its long and low cliff which overlooks a blue and
crystal-clear sea, with its small coves. Alliste
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 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
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 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
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)