Sant'Andrea in Puglia: sea stacks, caves, cliffs

Coast, landscape and places to discover

Sant'Andrea lies on the Adriatic coast in the area of Melendugno. Nearby coastal places include Conca Specchiulla and Torre dell'Orso.

The page brings together the main public, natural and historic places documented for this locality, including I Faraglioni di Sant Andrea, Grotta di Mafar, Spiaggia della Punticeddha and Grotta dello Mbruficu.

Municipality Melendugno · Province of Lecce

Coast Adriatic Sea · Salento

Landscape Sea stacks, caves and cliffs

Discover Sant'Andrea

A concise guide to the coastline, the main places and the historical or environmental context of this locality.

Coast and landscape

The coastline around Sant'Andrea is characterised by sea stacks, caves and cliffs. This setting shapes both access to the sea and the identity of the resort.

Places to know

Among the places documented on this page are I Faraglioni di Sant Andrea, Grotta di Mafar, Spiaggia della Punticeddha and Grotta dello Mbruficu. Proper names are kept in their original local form.

Context and protection

The Arco degli Innamorati collapsed on 14 February 2026 after severe weather. The page therefore does not present the arch as an existing formation.

Photographs of Sant'Andrea

15 photographs document the coastline, local landmarks and seaside activities of Sant'Andrea.

Spiaggia di Sant Andrea - Sant Andrea - Melendugno — Photo: fleamartano

I Faraglioni di Sant Andrea - Sant Andrea - Melendugno — Photo: fleamartano

Grotta del Canale - Sant Andrea - Melendugno — Photo: vickyinthebox

Spiaggia del Pepe - Sant Andrea - Melendugno — Photo: adinag.pintea

Scoglio il Tafaluro - Sant Andrea - Melendugno — Photo: Graziano_Cannoletta_Photo

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Beaches and places in Sant'Andrea

The page lists 9 public, natural or historic places documented for this locality.

I Faraglioni di Sant Andrea

A rock, islet or offshore feature forming part of the coastal landscape of Sant'Andrea.

Grotta di Mafar

A natural cave on the coast of Sant'Andrea, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Spiaggia della Punticeddha

A beach or sea-access point on the coast of Sant'Andrea, included among the public coastal places of this page.

Grotta dello Mbruficu

A natural cave on the coast of Sant'Andrea, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Scoglio il Tafaluro

A rock, islet or offshore feature forming part of the coastal landscape of Sant'Andrea.

Spiaggia di Sant Andrea

A beach or sea-access point on the coast of Sant'Andrea, included among the public coastal places of this page.

Grotta del Pepe

A natural cave on the coast of Sant'Andrea, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Spiaggia del Pepe

A beach or sea-access point on the coast of Sant'Andrea, included among the public coastal places of this page.

Grotta del Canale

A natural cave on the coast of Sant'Andrea, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Where Sant'Andrea is

On the Adriatic coast in the area of Melendugno. Nearby coastal places include Conca Specchiulla and Torre dell'Orso.

Sant'Andrea Melendugno · Province of Lecce

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Coordinates: 40.2542, 18.4446

Accommodation in Sant'Andrea and nearby

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Corte del Salento

Via Sant"Andrea - Melendugno (Lecce) +39 0832 811213 Claim for free

Agriturismo Costarella

Provinciale Borgagne – S. Andrea Contrada Costarella,73026, Borgagne (Le) +39 380 4927948 Claim for free

Hotel Solara

Villaggio Conca Specchiulla, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 0836 803230 Claim for free

Barone di Mare

SP 366, 73026 - Torre Dell"Orso (Le) +39 0832/402530 Claim for free

Agriturismo Malapezza

Prov.le S. Andrea – Borgagne, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 81 14 02 Claim for free

Tenuta Pozzello

Prov.le Torre dell"Orso - Roca, Marina di Melendugno (Le) +39 347 3607044 Claim for free

La Corte di Edoardo

Via Lecce 55, 73029 Vernole (Le) +39 0832 156 3050 Claim for free

Masseria Prosperi

Azienda Frassanito, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 333 1360671 Claim for free

Masseria Specchiulla

Litoranea Otranto San Cataldo - 73028 Località: Otranto (Le) +39 340 700 3220 Claim for free

Costa d"Oriente Residence Club

Viale dei Pasha", 73026 - Torre dell"Orso (Le) +39 345 943 5220 Claim for free

Baglioni Masseria Muzza

Contrada Fontanelle, 80, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 0836 237 686 Claim for free

Masseria Bosco di Makyva

Bosco Coppola, Strada Comunale, 73026 Borgagne (Le) +39 0832 811 002 - +39 339 48 49 394 Claim for free

Masseria Giammarino

Via Sant"Andrea , 73026, Melendugno, (Le) +39 0832 811 213 - +39 329 837 4546 Claim for free

I Due Pini Otranto B&B

SP366 San Cataldo - Otranto Via Podere n. 21, 73028 Frassanito (Le) +39 320 96 27 983 Claim for free

Masseria Bosco Mazza

Via Roca Nuovo - Località Mazza - Prov.le per Torre dell"Orso, Melendugno (Le) +39.339.130.2786 Claim for free

Tenuta Furnirussi

Strada Comunale Scine, 29, 73020 - Serrano di Carpignano Salentino (Le) +39 0836 197 5150 Claim for free

Masseria Rauccio

SP297 Località Rauccio, 73026 Torre dell’Orso Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 1826 885 Claim for free

Tenuta Patolicchie

Localita" Patolicchie, 73026 Borgagne, Melendugno (Le) +39 333 423 5950 Claim for free

Agriturismo Salos

Contrada Frassanito, 4, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 351 626 9343 Claim for free

Agriturismo Terra dei Profumi

SP366 km 24 Otranto - Torre dell"Orso (Le) +39 328 907 0455 Claim for free

Villa del Ponente

40.232287, 18.443521, Alimini 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 329 932 4607 Claim for free

Blu Mare Alimini Hotel & Residence

Via Frassanito, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 0836 803 027 Claim for free

Il Corbezzolo B&B

Provinciale 148 Borgagne - S. Andrea Km3, 73026 Borgagne (Le) +39 328 187 9596 Claim for free

Residence Missipezza

Via Località Frassanito, pod.16, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 335 808 0325 Claim for free

B&B Messapia

73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 329 711 6374 Claim for free

Masserie Persichella

Via Sant"Andrea, 73026 Borgagne (Le) +39 335 589 8472 Claim for free

Villa Flora Studios & Apartments

Via del Porticciolo, 73026 Sant"Andrea (Le) +39 338 846 9242 Claim for free

VOI Daniela Essentia

Loc, 73028 Conca Specchiulla (Le) +39 0836 806 648 Claim for free

Hotel Ristorante Alba Chiara

Via Lungomare Matteotti, 10, 73026 Sant"Andrea (Le) +39 340 502 4958 Claim for free

Podere San Luigi Residence

Località Alimini Frassanito, 73028 Otranto(Le) +39 389 93 91 694 Claim for free

Masseria Caliani

Via Martano Strada Formelli, 73026 Borgagne (Le) +39 338 434 6536 Claim for free

Villaggio Conca Specchiulla

Litoranea Otranto - Torre Dell"Orso, Sn, 73028 Otranto (Le) +39 0836 806 688 Claim for free

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Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the coast towards Conca Specchiulla and Torre dell'Orso.

Otranto

Conca Specchiulla

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Melendugno

Torre dell'Orso

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Frequently asked questions about Sant'Andrea

Essential answers about the location, coast, principal places and current context.

Where is Sant'Andrea?

Torre Sant'Andrea is a coastal locality in the Municipality of Melendugno, between Conca Specchiulla and Torre dell'Orso.

Does the Lovers' Arch still exist?

No. Sant'Andrea's natural arch collapsed on 14 February 2026 after several days of severe weather.

Are the Sant'Andrea sea stacks still there?

Yes. The 2026 collapse affected the Lovers' Arch; the wider system of sea stacks and cliffs remains the area's main landscape feature.

How many places does the Sant'Andrea page link?

Nine, all retained as natural places: sea stacks, caves, rocks and small beaches.

Does the old page contain private beach clubs?

No. The nine linked pages were classified as natural places rather than private businesses.

Can the rocky coastline change over time?

Yes. The 2026 collapse shows that erosion and storms can alter the cliff; local safety signs and restrictions should always be followed.