Summer itineraries
Sea, coastal villages, sunsets, festivals and outdoor experiences.
The best-loved seaside towns in Salento, Puglia
Seaside town
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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Seaside town
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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Beach
Spiaggia di Punta Prosciutto
The main sandy stretch of the resort, with dunes, pale sand and generally shallow water.
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Beach
Spiaggia di Pescoluse
The long fine-sand beach of the resort, with generally shallow water, free public stretches and beach establishments.
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Beach
Spiaggia di Torre Lapillo
The long pale-sand beach with shallow seabed, free stretches and beach establishments.
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Le due Sorelle
A rock, islet or offshore feature forming part of the coastal landscape of Torre dell'Orso.
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Place to discover
Baia dei Turchi
A cove or bay on the coast of Baia dei Turchi, set within the local rocky or sandy landscape.
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Beach
Spiaggia di Porto Selvaggio
The small pebble bay reached through the pine forest and the main bathing area of the park.
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Beach
Spiaggia degli Innamorati
A free beach surrounded by Mediterranean scrub, reached through paths and pine woods.
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Cave
Grotta della Poesia
Protected archaeological and natural site where bathing is prohibited under current management rules.
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Beach
Spiaggia dei 100 Scalini
A beach or sea-access point on the coast of Porto Miggiano, included among the public coastal places of this page.
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Cave
Grotta della Zinzulusa
A natural cave on the coast of Castro, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.
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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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