Ponte del Ciolo

Ciolo - Gagliano del Capo

The Ciolo Bridge is located in the municipality of Gagliano del Capo and can be reached along the stretch of coast that connects Santa Maria di Leuca to Marina di Novaglie; in practice we are talking about that strip of land that the Latins called Finibus Terrae, that is, the point where the land precisely ended. Since 2006 the Ciolo has become part of the Regional Natural Park Costa di Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca - Bosco di Tricase, as well as being known as an archaeological site because of the presence of numerous caves, a typical feature of this jagged coastline. The name Ciolo would derive from the local dialect and refers to magpies or crows, beyond that this place has over the years become a popular destination for many young thrill-seeking tourists precisely because of the height of the bridge from which they decide to dive into the blue waters below, although, it must be said, it remains a practice to be forbidden because of the high coefficient of danger. Nonetheless, the Ciolo Bridge remains a spectacle of nature, built in the 1960s precisely to join the marina of Leuca with that of Novaglie, today the bridge represents to all intents and purposes a respectable tourist destination, well embedded in the marvelous landscape that this land provides. A further and no less important emphasis, however, in addition to the suggestive height of the bridge, should also be given to the part below; in addition to the crystal blue sea this area is also known as the Canyon of Salento because of the characteristic coastline consisting of rocky ridges, impervious rocks in addition to the presence of numerous caves. Here one can admire the whims of nature by walking along an ancient path of the local fishermen who used to move from the center of town to reach the small beach. Along this stretch, where today several excursions are organized for trekking lovers, the vegetation opens wildly to our eyes in a mixture of Mediterranean scrub with the presence of myrtle, lentisk, the Leuca carnation and other typical species of native vegetation. The place as a whole remains a wonder of nature so if you come to Salento do not forget to make a fixed stop at Ponte del Ciolo the show is guaranteed.

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Ciolo - Gagliano del Capo

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35 Hotels and restaurants near Ponte del Ciolo, Ciolo - Gagliano del Capo


Agriturismo Serine

Strada Provinciale San Giuseppe - Contrada Serine - Castrignano del Capo (Lecce)
+39 0833 751337


Hotel Rizieri

Via Colombo, 24 73040 Leuca (Le)
+39 0833.758.007


La Corte di Leuca

Via Virgilio, 57 - Castrignano del Capo Lecce
+39 0833 21 91 82


Messapia Hotel & Resort

C.da Masseria Li Turchi, Santa Maria di Leuca LE
+39 0833 750027


Finisterrae

Via A.Toscanini, 21, 73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+1 304 593 0459


Masseria Palane

Via Vicinale San Giovanni Battista s.n. 73053 Patù (Le)
+39 388 996 6930


Residence Bellevue

Via fra" Bonaventura, 30 - Santa Maria di Leuca - Castrignano del Capo (Le)
+39 329 9344152


Lo Scalo

Via A. Vespucci, 73031 Marina di Novaglie (Le)
+39 0833 533488


Hotel Montirò

Contrada Montiro" - 73040, Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 0833 758738


Il Pappagallo Bed and Breakfast

Via Montecucco 19 - Santa Maria di Leuca - LE
+39.0833 1857083


Casa Vacanze CRAULI

SP 358 Otranto-Santa Maria di Leuca km.42 (Contrada Crauli) Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 0833 533180


Hotel L" Approdo

Via Panoramica 1, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 0833 758 548


Villa Bocca del Pozzo

SP 358, 73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 338.975.7208


iChiani Charming & Sustainable Holidays

SS 275, 51, 73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 345 604 6302


La Casa del Fico

Litoranea Leuca-Novaglie km 44, 73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 0833 185 2172


Casa Vacanze Galatea

Litoranea Otranto-Santa Maria di Leuca, 73032 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 388 80 66 717


Antico Borgo Marchese

Via Primo Maggio - 73040 Morciano di Leuca (Le)
+39 333 59 67 315


Villa Loreta

Via A. Vespucci, 73031 Marina di Novaglie (Le)
+41 (0)79 35 777 38


Anna 1924 Rooms & Suites

Via XXIV Maggio angolo Via Giacomo Leopardi,73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 371 453 4851


B&B Sentiero del Ciolo

Via Novaglie 37, 73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 331 487 4678


Agriturismo Terra di Leuca

Via S. Marina, 73050 Ruggiano (Le)
+39 339 410 4698


Agriturismo Masseria Alcorico

Contrada "Cucuruzzi" 73034 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 0833 547391 - Cell. +39 338 945 0833


Agriturismo Sikalìndi

SP275 KM 31, 73034 San Dana (Le)
+39 351 048 7199


B&B Masseria San Dana

Via Campurra, 11, 73034 Gagliano del capo (Le)
+39 388 588 9968


Nilosira Osteria e B&B

Via E. D"Amore 16, 73040 Barbarano del Capo (Le)
+39 339 345 3762


B&B Aurora Salentina

Via Fanfulla da Lodi 32, 73040 Barbarano del Capo (Le)
+39 347 676 3363


Scogliera del Gabbiano

Via Litoranea Leuca Novaglie km1.5, 73040 Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 0833 758 808


B&B Palazzo la Traja

Via Piave, 32, Gagliano del Capo (Le)
+39 348 692 6342


Case Vacanza Giuliana

C.da Masseria Li Turchi, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 339 336 2628


B&B La Magnolia

Viale degli Eroi 47, 73040 Morciano di Leuca (Le)
+39 329 833 6875


B&B Villa Pedaci

Via Foresta Forte, 2, 73034 Gagliano del capo (Le)
+39 366 384 4411


Albergo Del Santuario

Via Francesco Pireca, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 0833 758 696


BiancaLeuca Guesthouse

Via Sandro Pertini 60, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 347 045 7810


B&B Mareincantato

Via Dante Alighieri, 44, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 331 367 5513


Albergo Minerva

Via Quinto Ennio, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca (Le)
+39 0833 758 564


The names of beaches, lidos, natural swimming pools, caves, coastal towers, nature parks and reserves, along with the names of accommodations such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, farmhouses, vacation homes, resorts, hostels and campgrounds, are deliberately left in their original language to respect the culture, historical identity and authenticity of the area.

Last Updated, 08/12/2024