Summer itineraries
Sea, coastal villages, sunsets, festivals and outdoor experiences.
The best-loved seaside towns in Salento, Puglia
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Gallipoli
A seaside city with urban beaches, long sandy shores, a historic centre on an island, harbour, castle and sunsets over the Ionian Sea.
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Seaside town
Porto Cesareo
A seaside town overlooking sandy beaches, shallow waters, islands and coastal towers, in the heart of one of Puglia’s main marine protected areas.
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Seaside town
Otranto
Otranto is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by beaches, harbour, caves and coastal history.
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Seaside town
Torre Lapillo
More than four kilometres of pale sand, shallow water, free beach and beach clubs, closed to the south by the great coastal tower of San Tommaso.
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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.
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Seaside town
Pescoluse
One of the best-known seaside resorts in Lower Salento, with pale very fine sand, clear water, shallow seabeds and a long system of coastal dunes.
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Seaside town
Santa Maria di Leuca
At the southern end of Salento, among headlands, high cliffs, sea caves, Punta Ristola, the lighthouse and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae.
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Seaside town
Punta Prosciutto
A long sandy coastline with protected dunes, Mediterranean scrub and shallow waters in the northern part of Porto Cesareo.
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Seaside town
Torre San Giovanni
One of Ugento’s main seaside resorts, with a long sandy coast, a rocky stretch, the harbour and the former coastal tower converted into a lighthouse.
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Seaside town
Porto Selvaggio
A natural park overlooking the Ionian Sea, with pine forest, rocky bays, caves, coastal towers and important archaeological evidence.
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Seaside town
San Foca
San Foca is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by beaches, harbour, tower and accessible sea access.
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Seaside town
Castro
Castro is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Castro, characterised by sea caves, harbour and Adriatic cliffs.
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Seaside town
Roca Vecchia
Roca Vecchia is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by Grotta della Poesia, archaeology and rocky coast.
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Seaside town
Santa Cesarea Terme
Santa Cesarea Terme is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Santa Cesarea Terme, characterised by thermal springs, caves and coastal towers.
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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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Seaside town
Lido Marini
More than two kilometres of Ionian coastline with fine sand, low rocks, freshwater springs and generally shallow water.
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Seaside town
Torre Vado
A resort in Lower Salento recognised by its 16th-century tower, small harbour and seafront overlooking a low, easily accessible coastline.
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Seaside town
Torre Pali
A seaside resort of Salve with fine sand, shallow water, a small harbour and a 16th-century tower rising from the sea a few metres from shore.
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Seaside town
Santa Maria al Bagno
A Nardò seaside resort centred on a small sandy bay, with rocky coast, the Quattro Colonne and places connected with the history of welcome.
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Seaside town
Torre Mozza
A seaside resort of Ugento with fine sand, shallow water, dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub and a partly collapsed coastal tower.
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Sandy beach
Punta Prosciutto
Dunes, pale sand and a long stretch of sea in vivid shades make Punta Prosciutto one of the symbols of Salento’s Ionian coast.
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Sandy beach
Torre Lapillo
A wide sandy shoreline, generally shallow waters and a bright, clear sea make Torre Lapillo a good choice for family days by the water.
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Rocky bay
Porto Selvaggio
A sheltered bay within the natural park, reached through the pine forest and surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and a rocky coastline.
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Sandy beach
Baia Verde
A long beach south of Gallipoli, known for its pale sand, transparent sea and lively atmosphere during the summer season.
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Sand and rocks
Punta della Suina
Small inlets, sandy stretches, low rocks and Mediterranean scrub create an especially striking landscape at sunset.
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Sandy beach
Marina di Pescoluse
Fine sand, shallow water and a bright coastline have made Pescoluse one of the best-known destinations in southern Salento.
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Rocky inlet
Ciolo Fjord
A deep inlet between high rock walls, crossed by the famous bridge on the coastal road.
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Natural pool
Marina Serra natural pool
The rocks shelter a natural pool connected to the sea, giving Marina Serra a unique shape and atmosphere.
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Sea cave
Grotta Verde
A sea cave known for the green reflections created as sunlight passes through the water and illuminates its interior.
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Rocky cove
Cala dell’Acquaviva
A narrow cove set between vegetation and rock, known for its clear and especially cool water.
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Rocky inlet
Porto di Enea
A small inlet on Castro’s coastline, enclosed between the rocks and the deep waters of the Adriatic side.
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Coastal cave
Grotta della Zinzulusa
Castro’s famous coastal cave contains underground chambers, rock formations and a dramatic entrance opening towards the sea.
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Bay
Porto Badisco
A sheltered bay on the coast between Santa Cesarea Terme and Otranto, where the rocky landscape opens into a small inlet.
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Bay beneath the cliffs
The 100 Steps Beach
A small bay at the foot of Porto Miggiano’s high cliffs, reached by a long and scenic descent.
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Sandy beach
Baia dei Turchi
A bay of pale sand protected by vegetation, just north of Otranto, with a sea of vivid colours.
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Sandy beach
Alimini Beach
A wide sandy shoreline bordered by dunes and vegetation, close to the Alimini lakes.
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Bay and caves
Baia del Mulino d’Acqua
A bay on the Otranto coast characterised by inlets, rocky walls and sea caves overlooking transparent water.
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Sea stacks and arches
Sant’Andrea sea stacks
Sea stacks, natural arches and pale rocks shape one of the most photographed stretches of the Melendugno coastline.
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Beach and sea stacks
Torre dell’Orso and Le Due Sorelle
A broad sandy bay dominated by the two famous sea stacks rising just offshore.
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Natural sinkhole
Grotta della Poesia
A large natural sinkhole in the rock, set within the coastal and archaeological landscape of Roca Vecchia.
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Itineraries for experiencing Salento
We are preparing summer and winter itineraries for families with children and young travellers looking for fun, from one-day plans to complete two-week journeys.
Winter itineraries
Historic towns, traditions, nature and authentic local flavours.
Families with children
Easy stops, activities for every age and relaxed days together.
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Beach clubs, aperitifs, music, events and Salento nightlife.
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