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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.

Ionian rocky coast and coastal tower

Torre Suda is the seaside resort of Racale and lies between Mancaversa to the north and Capilungo to the south.

The resort takes its name from the coastal tower and has a mainly rocky shoreline with low rocks, sea access points and small natural pools.

Municipality Racale · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian Sea · Western Salento coast
Landscape Low rocky shore, pools and coastal tower

Discover Torre Suda

The rocky coast, defensive tower and characteristic places of Racale’s seaside resort.

The Torre Suda coastline

The shoreline is mainly rocky, with low rocks, small sea access points and natural or historically adapted pools.

The coastal promenade and the garden near the tower are among the main public spaces of the resort.

The coastal tower

The tower formed part of the defensive system built to watch the Salento coast against raids.

The Municipality of Racale notes that the exact construction date is uncertain, but the tower appears in the official list of the Kingdom of Naples from 1613.

Conca delle Monache

Conca delle Monache is a small artificial pool carved into the rock in the early 20th century.

According to local tradition it was created so that nuns could bathe in a place sheltered from view.

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Beaches and places in Torre Suda

The rocky coast, Conca delle Monache and the resort’s defensive tower.

Costa di Torre Suda

A mainly rocky stretch of Ionian coast with low rocks, sea access points and small coves.

Conca delle Monache

A small artificial pool carved into the rock in the early 20th century, now a characteristic place on the coast.

Torre costiera di Torre Suda

The resort’s defensive tower, documented in the Kingdom of Naples lists of 1613 and part of the historic coastal watch system.

Where Torre Suda is

On the Ionian coast of the municipality of Racale, between Mancaversa and Capilungo.

Torre Suda Racale · Province of Lecce
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Coordinates: 39.9569, 18.0309

Accommodation in Torre Suda and nearby

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Bed and Breakfast Sole Luna e Giarasoli

Via Chiavari, 6 - Marina di Mancaversa, Taviano+39 347 768 5564 Claim for free

Albergo Europa

Via Otranto, 2/4 - Marina di Mancaversa - Taviano (Lecce)+39 0833/589061 Claim for free

Jonico Hotel

Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo - Marina di Alliste (LE)+39 0833 941836 Claim for free

Tenuta Don Virgilio

Via Tito Schipa Km 6 Loc. Capilungo - Marina di Alliste (LE) Italia+39 328 82 88 889 Claim for free

Villa Lilia

Via Sorrento, Torre Suda (Racale) - Lecce (+39) 392 4290255 Claim for free

B&B Salentoineout

Via Ischia III traversa, 27a, Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 3396152707 Claim for free

B&B Sunset Bay

Via Jonica, 3, 73055 Torre Suda (Le) +39 351 996 3384 Claim for free

B&B VerdeBlu

Via Martiri di Belfiore s.n. Torre Suda,( Le) +39 338 715 9699 Claim for free

Residence PERLA

Via Cesenatico, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 366 115 8605 Claim for free

Tenuta Aletheia B&B

Via Pacci Argillari, 29/A, 73040 Capilungo (Le) +39 334 335 8952 Claim for free

B&B Luna Rossa

Via Specchi 1, 73055 Racale (Le) +39 380 588 8272 Claim for free

La Scalinata

Via Bari, 5 Marina di Mancaversa, Taviano (Le) +39 0833 912 055 Claim for free

Tia Maria Country Inn

Strada Provinciale 202, Torre Suda, Racale (Le) +39 389 670 6058 Claim for free

Masseria Pugliese

Via A. Doria 73055 Torre Suda (Le) +39 0833 582101 - +39 331 6659841 Claim for free

B&B Corte dell"Immacolata al Mare

Via Cesenatico 36, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 349 075 2264 Claim for free

Villa Cento Fichi & Trullo Marino

Via M. di Belfiore,Torre Suda, Racale (Le) +39 347 508 1816 Claim for free

Appartamento del Conte

Via L. Francioso, 6, 73040 Capilungo (Le) +39 350 141 2270 Claim for free

Elite Luxury Residence

Via Rimini angolo Via Mameli, Torre Suda (Le) +39 347 822 9889 Claim for free

Dimora Don Alfonso

Via Dante Alighieri, 73055 Racale (Le) +39 379 272 7814 Claim for free

I Quattro Elementi Appartamenti Vacanze

Via Smeraldo 29A, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 338 166 9713 Claim for free

Residence Cala Verde

Via Verbano, 5, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 0833 912 438 Claim for free

Villa Luisa

SP330 n.12, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 338 268 7135 Claim for free

Hotel Villa Giovanna

Via Jonica, 138, 73055 Marina di Torre Suda, Racale (Le) +39 0833 949 002 Claim for free

Krasí B&B

Via Mediterraneo, 21, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 380 649 2048 Claim for free

B&B I 7 Peccati

Via Nervi 40, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 339 463 2002 Claim for free

Diddoi Alloggio 1033

Via Bari 30, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 351 72 32 823 Claim for free

Alchimia Tra Suoni e Colori

Via Cesenatico 10G, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 329 906 2884 Claim for free

Londazzurra Case Vacanza

Via Amalfi, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 389 343 9951 Claim for free

Bed and Breakfast L"Ulivo

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 35, 73057 Taviano (Le) +39 331 371 9364 Claim for free
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Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the Ionian coast towards Mancaversa or Capilungo.

Taviano

Mancaversa

To the north the rocky coast continues towards Mancaversa, with small sandy stretches and coves.

 Alliste

Capilungo

To the south you reach Capilungo along a coastline of low rocks, sea access points and coastal landmarks.

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Frequently asked questions about Torre Suda

Essential answers about the coast, tower, Conca delle Monache and private businesses.

Where is Torre Suda?
Torre Suda is the seaside locality of Racale on the Ionian coast between Mancaversa and Capilungo.
What is the coast at Torre Suda like?
The coast is mainly low and rocky, with pools, small coves and many direct access points to the sea.
When was the coastal tower built?
The exact date is uncertain, but the Municipality of Racale states that the tower appears in the official 1613 list of the Kingdom of Naples.
What is Conca delle Monache?
It is a small man-made pool carved into the rock in the early twentieth century and linked to local tradition.
Which private businesses appear on the former page?
The former page lists Mahja and Solatio Costa Jonica. Both are retained as unverified businesses.
Where does the name Torre Suda come from?
The locality was known as Suda before the tower was built; afterwards the place name became Torre Suda.