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Gallipoli
A seaside city with urban beaches, long sandy shores, a historic centre on an island, harbour, castle and sunsets over the Ionian Sea.
The best-loved seaside towns in Salento, Puglia
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Porto Cesareo
A seaside town overlooking sandy beaches, shallow waters, islands and coastal towers, in the heart of one of Puglia’s main marine protected areas.
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Otranto
Otranto is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by beaches, harbour, caves and coastal history.
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Torre Lapillo
More than four kilometres of pale sand, shallow water, free beach and beach clubs, closed to the south by the great coastal tower of San Tommaso.
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Torre dell'Orso
Torre dell'Orso is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by sandy beach, Due Sorelle and coastal tower.
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Pescoluse
One of the best-known seaside resorts in Lower Salento, with pale very fine sand, clear water, shallow seabeds and a long system of coastal dunes.
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Santa Maria di Leuca
At the southern end of Salento, among headlands, high cliffs, sea caves, Punta Ristola, the lighthouse and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae.
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Punta Prosciutto
A long sandy coastline with protected dunes, Mediterranean scrub and shallow waters in the northern part of Porto Cesareo.
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Torre San Giovanni
One of Ugento’s main seaside resorts, with a long sandy coast, a rocky stretch, the harbour and the former coastal tower converted into a lighthouse.
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Porto Selvaggio
A natural park overlooking the Ionian Sea, with pine forest, rocky bays, caves, coastal towers and important archaeological evidence.
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San Foca
San Foca is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by beaches, harbour, tower and accessible sea access.
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Castro
Castro is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Castro, characterised by sea caves, harbour and Adriatic cliffs.
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Roca Vecchia
Roca Vecchia is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by Grotta della Poesia, archaeology and rocky coast.
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Santa Cesarea Terme
Santa Cesarea Terme is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Santa Cesarea Terme, characterised by thermal springs, caves and coastal towers.
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Sant'Andrea
Sant'Andrea is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by sea stacks, caves and cliffs.
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Lido Marini
More than two kilometres of Ionian coastline with fine sand, low rocks, freshwater springs and generally shallow water.
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Torre Vado
A resort in Lower Salento recognised by its 16th-century tower, small harbour and seafront overlooking a low, easily accessible coastline.
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Torre Pali
A seaside resort of Salve with fine sand, shallow water, a small harbour and a 16th-century tower rising from the sea a few metres from shore.
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Santa Maria al Bagno
A Nardò seaside resort centred on a small sandy bay, with rocky coast, the Quattro Colonne and places connected with the history of welcome.
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Torre Mozza
A seaside resort of Ugento with fine sand, shallow water, dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub and a partly collapsed coastal tower.
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Felloniche
A small resort in the Capo di Leuca, close to Santa Maria di Leuca, where a sandy stretch is enclosed by low rocky coast and the shoreline continues towards many sea caves.
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Torre Inserraglio
A seaside resort of Nardò characterised by rocky coast, Mediterranean scrub and a watchtower overlooking the Ionian Sea.
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Casalabate
Casalabate is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Trepuzzi / Squinzano, characterised by Torre Specchiolla, beaches and shared coastline.
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Punta della Suina
Two small sandy bays, low rocks, pine woods and Mediterranean scrub in the natural park south of Gallipoli.
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San Cataldo
San Cataldo is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Lecce, characterised by beach, lighthouse and Hadrian’s ancient harbour.
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Baia dei Turchi
Baia dei Turchi is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by sandy bay, coves and clear water.
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Torre Suda
A seaside resort of Racale characterised by low rocky coast, small coves, a coastal tower and a garden by the sea.
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Ciolo
A deep rocky gorge reaching the sea, crossed by the famous bridge and connected to panoramic trails through Mediterranean scrub, natural caves and high limestone walls.
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San Gregorio
A seaside resort of Patù on the Ionian Sea, with rocky coast, a small inlet and traces of the ancient Messapian harbour linked to the city of Vereto.
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Porto Badisco
Porto Badisco is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by bay, caves and Grotta dei Cervi.
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Marina di Andrano
Marina di Andrano is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Andrano, characterised by Grotta Verde, La Botte and rocky coast.
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Punta Palascia
Punta Palascia is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by lighthouse and eastern cape of Otranto.
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Sant'Isidoro
A bay of pale sand with shallow water, a small islet and a 16th-century coastal tower on the Ionian coast of Nardò.
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Mancaversa
A seaside resort in the municipality of Taviano with mainly rocky coast, small sandy beaches and coves on the Ionian Sea.
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Torre Colimena
Beach, nature and history between the Ionian Sea, the Salina dei Monaci and the 16th-century coastal tower.
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Torre Rinalda
Torre Rinalda is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Lecce, characterised by sandy beach, ruined coastal tower and beach clubs.
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Tricase Porto
Tricase Porto is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Tricase, characterised by harbour, coves and Torre del Sasso.
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Santa Caterina
A historic seaside resort of Nardò with a small harbour, little coves, low rocky shore and a coastal tower overlooking the Ionian Sea.
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Torre Santo Stefano
Torre Santo Stefano is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by coastal tower, cave and rocky shore.
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Marina di Marittima
Marina di Marittima is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Diso, characterised by Acquaviva, coves and the coast of Diso.
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Fontanelle
A long sandy stretch of the Ugento coast, among dunes, pine woods, coastal basins and protected environments of the Litorale di Ugento Regional Natural Park.
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Torre Specchia Ruggeri
Torre Specchia Ruggeri is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno / Vernole, characterised by beach, Torre Specchia and Le Cesine reserve.
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Marina Serra
Marina Serra is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Tricase, known for its Natural Pool, the Second Pool in the former harbour, cliffs and Torre Palane.
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Baia delle Orte
Baia delle Orte is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by wild bay, bauxite lake and rocky coast.
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Frigole
Frigole is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Lecce, characterised by Torre Veneri, beaches and beach clubs.
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Posto Vecchio
A seaside resort of Salve between Pescoluse and Torre Vado, with fine white sand, clear sea and generally shallow water.
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Alimini
Alimini is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by long sandy beach, lakes and beach clubs.
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Torre Castiglione
A natural seaside resort of small coves, sandy beaches, low rocky shore, Mediterranean scrub, spunnulate and the ruins of a 16th-century tower.
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Marina di Tiggiano
Marina di Tiggiano is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Tiggiano, characterised by cliffs, sea and Torre Nasparo.
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Posto Rosso
A seaside resort of Alliste with low rocky coast, small free bays and easy access to the Ionian Sea.
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Capilungo
A seaside resort of Alliste with an entirely free, low rocky coast, small coves and the bay of Torre Sinfonò.
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Conca Specchiulla
Conca Specchiulla is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by coves, beaches and Mediterranean scrub.
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Marina di Novaglie
Marina di Novaglie is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Alessano, characterised by harbour, cliffs and coastal caves.
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Torre del Pizzo
A rocky headland with beaches, pine woods, Mediterranean scrub and a 16th-century coastal tower in Gallipoli’s natural park.
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Torre Chianca
Torre Chianca is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Lecce, characterised by free beach, Idume wetlands and coastal tower.
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Porto Miggiano
Porto Miggiano is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Santa Cesarea Terme, characterised by 100 Scalini beach, coastal tower and caves.
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Lido Conchiglie
A coastal locality between Sannicola and Gallipoli, with sandy beaches, low rocky shore, pine woods and the Abbey of San Mauro on the ridge behind the coast.
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Rivabella
A resort on the northern coast of Gallipoli, with sandy beaches, pine woods, low rocky shore and the historic Torre Sabea.
Seaside town
Corsano
Corsano is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Corsano, characterised by cliffs, coves and coastal towers.
Beaches in Puglia and unmissable natural wonders
Sandy beach
Punta Prosciutto
Dunes, pale sand and a long stretch of sea in vivid shades make Punta Prosciutto one of the symbols of Salento’s Ionian coast.
Sandy beach
Torre Lapillo
A wide sandy shoreline, generally shallow waters and a bright, clear sea make Torre Lapillo a good choice for family days by the water.
Rocky bay
Porto Selvaggio
A sheltered bay within the natural park, reached through the pine forest and surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and a rocky coastline.
Sandy beach
Baia Verde
A long beach south of Gallipoli, known for its pale sand, transparent sea and lively atmosphere during the summer season.
Sand and rocks
Punta della Suina
Small inlets, sandy stretches, low rocks and Mediterranean scrub create an especially striking landscape at sunset.
Sandy beach
Marina di Pescoluse
Fine sand, shallow water and a bright coastline have made Pescoluse one of the best-known destinations in southern Salento.
Rocky inlet
Ciolo Fjord
A deep inlet between high rock walls, crossed by the famous bridge on the coastal road.
Natural pool
Marina Serra natural pool
The rocks shelter a natural pool connected to the sea, giving Marina Serra a unique shape and atmosphere.
Sea cave
Grotta Verde
A sea cave known for the green reflections created as sunlight passes through the water and illuminates its interior.
Rocky cove
Cala dell’Acquaviva
A narrow cove set between vegetation and rock, known for its clear and especially cool water.
Rocky inlet
Porto di Enea
A small inlet on Castro’s coastline, enclosed between the rocks and the deep waters of the Adriatic side.
Coastal cave
Grotta della Zinzulusa
Castro’s famous coastal cave contains underground chambers, rock formations and a dramatic entrance opening towards the sea.
Bay
Porto Badisco
A sheltered bay on the coast between Santa Cesarea Terme and Otranto, where the rocky landscape opens into a small inlet.
Bay beneath the cliffs
The 100 Steps Beach
A small bay at the foot of Porto Miggiano’s high cliffs, reached by a long and scenic descent.
Sandy beach
Baia dei Turchi
A bay of pale sand protected by vegetation, just north of Otranto, with a sea of vivid colours.
Sandy beach
Alimini Beach
A wide sandy shoreline bordered by dunes and vegetation, close to the Alimini lakes.
Bay and caves
Baia del Mulino d’Acqua
A bay on the Otranto coast characterised by inlets, rocky walls and sea caves overlooking transparent water.
Sea stacks and arches
Sant’Andrea sea stacks
Sea stacks, natural arches and pale rocks shape one of the most photographed stretches of the Melendugno coastline.
Beach and sea stacks
Torre dell’Orso and Le Due Sorelle
A broad sandy bay dominated by the two famous sea stacks rising just offshore.
Natural sinkhole
Grotta della Poesia
A large natural sinkhole in the rock, set within the coastal and archaeological landscape of Roca Vecchia.
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