Torre dell'Orso in Puglia, Salento
Puglia · Salento · Adriatic coast · Melendugno

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.

Coast, landscape and places to discover

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

The page brings together the main public, natural and historic places documented for this locality, including Le due Sorelle, Grotta Ronzu Beddu, Cala Marin and Torre dell Orso.

Municipality Melendugno · Province of Lecce
Coast Adriatic coast
Landscape Sandy beach, Due Sorelle and coastal tower

Discover Torre dell'Orso

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 dell'Orso is characterised by sandy beach, Due Sorelle 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 Le due Sorelle, Grotta Ronzu Beddu, Cala Marin and Torre dell Orso. Proper names are kept in their original local form.

Context and protection

The long sandy bay is known for the Due Sorelle sea stacks and the historic coastal tower overlooking the resort.

Where Torre dell'Orso is

On the Adriatic coast in the area of Melendugno. Nearby coastal places include Sant'Andrea and Roca Vecchia.

Torre dell'Orso Melendugno · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 40.2759, 18.4276

Beaches and places in Torre dell'Orso

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

Le due Sorelle

A rock, islet or offshore feature forming part of the coastal landscape of Torre dell'Orso.

Grotta Ronzu Beddu

A natural cave on the coast of Torre dell'Orso, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Torre dell Orso

A historic coastal tower or lookout connected with the defensive landscape of Torre dell'Orso.

🛏️ Where to stay in Torre dell'Orso

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Giardini Di Marzo Bed and Breakfast

Via Sant"Agostino, 22 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 329 40 54 410 (Claudia)

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🚤 Tours and experiences

Boat trips, tours and useful activities to experience the area.

Escursioni Riccardo Ingrosso

Boat excursions

Lungomare Matteotti 6, San Foca, Melendugno LE

+39 328 226 5200
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🍽️ Where to eat

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Boulangerie

Salento, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Piazza Fiume 3, San Foca, Melendugno LE

+39 0832 528125
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Vergari Ristoratori 1966

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

San Foca, Melendugno LE

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Il Vecchio Molo

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

San Foca, Melendugno LE

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Trattoria Concepita

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

San Foca, Melendugno LE

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Le Due Sorelle · Cucina di Mare

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Torre dell'Orso, Melendugno LE

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Bistrò 6.3

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Torre dell'Orso, Melendugno LE

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Mercato Del Pesce Torre Dell'Orso

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Torre dell'Orso, Melendugno LE

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🚗 Car, scooter and bike rental

Mobility services for exploring the coast and inland areas.

Escursioni e Noleggio barche Riccardo Ingrosso

Boat

Lungomare Matteotti 6, San Foca, Melendugno LE

+39 328 226 5200
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Baia di Oriente

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La Cueva

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📅 Events near Torre dell'Orso and across Salento

Local events within 30 km over the next 7 days, patron-saint festivals within 50 km over two months, and major Salento events shown until they end.

Nearby event Zollino HAPPENING NOW

Scèblasti Food Festival

Zollino hosts its festival dedicated to Scèblasti, the traditional local seasoned bread. The 2026 edition is listed for 28–30 August in Piazza Sant’Antonio.

Piazza Sant’Antonio

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Nearby event Spongano HAPPENING NOW

Salento Book Festival · Spongano

Event in Spongano at Piazza Bacile, scheduled from 28/08/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazza Bacile

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Nearby event Cutrofiano THIS WEEKEND

Li Ucci Festival 2026

Event in Cutrofiano at Centro storico e Masseria L'Astore, scheduled from 30/08/2026 09:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro storico e Masseria L'Astore

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Nearby event Galatina THIS WEEKEND

Servillo / Girotto / Mangalavite · L'anno che verrà

Event in Galatina at Chiostro del Palazzo della Cultura, scheduled from 30/08/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Chiostro del Palazzo della Cultura

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Patron-saint festival Campi Salentina UPCOMING

Festa di Sant'Oronzo · Campi Salentina

Event in Campi Salentina at Centro cittadino, scheduled from 31/08/2026 12:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro cittadino

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Major Salento event Lecce

Lecce v Roma · Serie A

Lecce host Roma at the Via del Mare stadium on Monday 31 August 2026 at 18:30, in matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Serie A season.

Stadio Via del Mare

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Nearby event Aradeo UPCOMING

Salento Book Festival · Aradeo

Event in Aradeo at Piazzetta SS. Annunziata, scheduled from 02/09/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazzetta SS. Annunziata

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Nearby event Lecce UPCOMING

Sagra della Patata Zuccherina

Event in Lecce at Frigole, scheduled from 03/09/2026 20:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Frigole

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Patron-saint festival Copertino UPCOMING

Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Copertino’s main religious and civic patronal celebration traditionally takes place on 17, 18 and 19 September in the historic centre and the city’s main streets. The detailed 2026 timetable will be updated when officially published.

Centro storico

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Frequently asked questions about Torre dell'Orso

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

Where is Torre dell'Orso?
Torre dell'Orso is a coastal locality in the Municipality of Melendugno, between Sant'Andrea and Roca Vecchia.
What is Torre dell'Orso beach like?
It is a large bay of fine, light-coloured sand, bordered by cliffs and backed by a pine wood.
What are the Due Sorelle?
They are two sea stacks rising from the water off the southern part of the bay and are Torre dell'Orso's natural symbol.
When was Torre dell'Orso built?
The regional tourism portal dates it to the 16th century, when it formed part of the coastal watchtower system.
Which pages were separated as private beach clubs?
I Caraibi del Salento, Lido La Sorgente, Lido L'Orsetta, La Cueva and Baia d'Oriente.
Which places remain in the public and natural section?
Le Due Sorelle, Grotta Ronzu Beddu, Cala Marin and Torre dell'Orso.

Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the coast towards Sant'Andrea and Roca Vecchia.

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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.

 Melendugno · Next resort

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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