Torre Chianca in Puglia: free beach, Idume wetlands, coastal tower

Coast, landscape and places to discover

Torre Chianca lies on the Adriatic coast in the area of Lecce. Nearby coastal places include Frigole and Torre Rinalda.

The page brings together the main public, natural and historic places documented for this locality, including Spiaggia libera di Torre Chianca, Torre Chianca, Bacino e foce dell'Idume and Bacino Fetida.

Municipality Lecce · Province of Lecce

Coast Adriatic Sea · Salento

Landscape Free beach, Idume wetlands and coastal tower

Discover Torre Chianca

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

Coast and landscape

The coastline around Torre Chianca is characterised by free beach, Idume wetlands and coastal tower. 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 Spiaggia libera di Torre Chianca, Torre Chianca, Bacino e foce dell'Idume and Bacino Fetida. Proper names are kept in their original local form.

Context and protection

The page clearly separates the free beach, Torre Chianca and the Idume/Fetida wetland system from the five private beach businesses listed for the locality.

Photographs of Torre Chianca

11 photographs document the coastline, local landmarks and seaside activities of Torre Chianca.

Lido Bacino Cambusa - Torre Chianca - Lecce

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Beaches and places in Torre Chianca

The page lists 4 public, natural or historic places documented for this locality.

Spiaggia libera di Torre Chianca

Broad free sandy beach in the Lecce seaside area, kept distinct from the private beach businesses listed separately.

Torre Chianca

A historic coastal tower or lookout connected with the defensive landscape of Torre Chianca.

Bacino e foce dell'Idume

Karst-water, spring and channel system flowing into the coastal basin and reaching the sea.

Bacino Fetida

A basin, reserve or wetland environment of natural interest near Torre Chianca.

Where Torre Chianca is

On the Adriatic coast in the area of Lecce. Nearby coastal places include Frigole and Torre Rinalda.

Torre Chianca Lecce · Province of Lecce

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Coordinates: 40.46412, 18.2048

Accommodation in Torre Chianca and nearby

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Masseria Francescani

Via degli Olmi, 10 - Torre Chianca (Lecce) +39 0832 1832010 Claim for free

Villaggio Racar

Viale Racar, 25, 73100 Frigole (Le) +39 0832 376113 Claim for free

Futura Club Torre Rinalda

Via dei Crostacei, 1, 73100 Torre Rinalda (Le) +39 0832 183 0967 Claim for free

Tenuta Monacelli

Via Giacomo Monticelli, 73100 Lecce (località Cerrate) +39 0832 382037 Claim for free

B&B Salento e Appartamenti

Via del Granchio, 6, Lendinuso (Br-Le) +39.340.307.6109 Claim for free

Masseria Monache

Strada Provinciale 86, San Pietro Vernotico, (Br) +39 347.1344401 Claim for free

Il Casale di Zio Marco

Via Narciso di Mare, 73100 Lecce (Le) +39 388 8257234 Claim for free

Grand Hotel Di Lecce

Via Oronzo Quarta, 28 Lecce +39 0832 309405 Claim for free

Torre Rinalda Beach Camping & Resort

Via Simeone D’Antona, 1, 73100 Torre Rinalda, (Le) +39 0832 382161 - Claim for free

Hotel Aloisi

Via Taranto, 297 – 73100 Lecce + 39 0832 240607 Claim for free

Villa Cicas

Via Bottego Vittorio, 33, 73100 San Cataldo (Le) +39 347 608 3718 Claim for free

Masseria Caretti Grande

Strada Provinciale 236, Surbo – Casalabate 73100 Lecce (Le) +39 327 954 8351 Claim for free

Occhi di Mare CasaVacanze

Via dello Spratto, 2, 73100 Casalabate (Le) +39 347 311 6712 Claim for free

Masseria La Lizza - Ospitalità Rurale

Tangenziale Est uscita 6 Borgo San Ligorio, Via Roggerone, 56, 73100 Lecce (Le) +39 346 239 4142 Claim for free

Case Vacanza La Medusa

Via della Medusa, 72020 Torchiarolo (Br) +39 340 386 1912 Claim for free

Masseria Ogliarola

Via Casalabate, 73018 Squinzano (Le) +39 392 386 6079 Claim for free

Tenuta Afra

Contrada Afra, strada vicinale Sant"Elisabetta, 73018 Squinzano (Le) +39 338 2048118 Claim for free

Casa Sansisa

Via dei Marinai, 3, 73100 Torre Chianca (Le) +39 392 221 8578 Claim for free

Masseria Gelsi

Via dei Gelsi, 73100 Torre Chianca (Le) +39 389 6293125 Claim for free

Bahia Negra Case Vacanza

Via Lungomare Nord, 155, 73100 Casalabate (Le) +39 327 151 0410 Claim for free

Masseria Mendule

Prov.le Surbo - Torre Rinalda Km 5, Agro di Surbo (Le) +39 368 958 324 Claim for free

Tenuta Serradei

Contrada Lo Muccio, snc, 72020 Torchiarolo (Br) +39 393 900 3479 Claim for free

Saint Blue Beach

Via Capri, 72020 Torre San Gennaro (Br) +39 327 013 7777 Claim for free

I Ruscioli

Via delle Tamerici 1, 73100 Lecce (Le) +39 366 205 8588 Claim for free

Donn"Anna B&B

Via Vittorio Veneto, 49, 73018 Squinzano (Le) +39 338 371 2292 Claim for free

Stella Marina Residence

Via Della Stella Marina, 12, 72020 Lendinuso (Br) +39 335 813 2207 Claim for free

B&B Lu Sule

Via Brindisi, 52, 72020 Torchiarolo (Br) +39 333 795 7235 Claim for free

B&B Virò House

Via G. Campa, 18, 73018 Squinzano (Le) +39 331 784 6915 Claim for free

B&B Le Volte

Via Bellotti 17, 72020 Torchiarolo (Br) +39 389 950 7849 Claim for free

B&B Amelia Vacanze

Via Monte Grappa 4B, 72020 Torchiarolo (Br) +39 327 957 2224 Claim for free

Agriturismo Masseria Piutri

Contrada Piutri, 72020 Torchiarolo (Br) +39 320 818 0404 Claim for free

Club Azzurra Torre Chianca

Via Alba Adriatica, 1, 73100 Torre Chianca (Le) +39 360 262 622 Claim for free

B&B Piazza del Popolo

Via Galliano, 10, 72027 San Pietro Vernotico (Br) +39 339 288 3631 Claim for free

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Frequently asked questions about Torre Chianca

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

Where is Torre Chianca?

Torre Chianca is a coastal locality in the Municipality of Lecce, on the Adriatic coast between Frigole and Torre Rinalda.

Why is it called Torre Chianca?

The locality takes its name from the 16th-century watchtower, which is now partly ruined.

What is the Idume at Torre Chianca?

It is a karst water system whose waters rise to the surface, feed springs and channels and flow into a coastal basin before reaching the sea.

Which natural features characterise Torre Chianca?

The Idume and Fetida basins, reed beds, dunes and the nearby Bosco e Paludi di Rauccio Regional Natural Park.

Which beach clubs are separated from the places section?

Lido Bacino Cambusa, MaluhaBay, Lido Approdo, Lido Kalù and Lido Circeo.

How many historical photographs were recovered?

Eleven photographs from the old Torre Chianca page.