Torre dell'Orso in Puglia: sandy beach, Due Sorelle, 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 Sea · Salento

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.

Photographs of Torre dell'Orso

15 photographs document the coastline, local landmarks and seaside activities of Torre dell'Orso.

Le due Sorelle - Torre dell Orso - Melendugno — Photo: sabry.prima

Torre dell Orso - Torre dell Orso - Melendugno — Photo: antonellalecce__

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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.

Cala Marin

A cove or bay on the coast of Torre dell'Orso, set within the local rocky or sandy landscape.

Torre dell Orso

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

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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Coordinates: 40.2759, 18.4276

Accommodation in Torre dell'Orso and nearby

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Hotel Belvedere Salento

Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Torre dell"Orso - Lecce +39 0832 84 12 44 Claim for free

Agriturismo Costarella

Provinciale Borgagne – S. Andrea Contrada Costarella,73026, Borgagne (Le) +39 380 4927948 Claim for free

Hotel Mare Blu

Litoranea Torre dell"Orso - San Foca, Via Gaetano Donizetti, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le) +39 0832 841708 Claim for free

Barone di Mare

SP 366, 73026 - Torre Dell"Orso (Le) +39 0832/402530 Claim for free

Petra del Sol

Via delle Acace, San Foca (Le) +39 333.620.5018 Claim for free

Tenuta Pozzello

Prov.le Torre dell"Orso - Roca, Marina di Melendugno (Le) +39 347 3607044 Claim for free

La Corte di Edoardo

Via Lecce 55, 73029 Vernole (Le) +39 0832 156 3050 Claim for free

Masseria Stali

Via Vicinale Cisterna Vecchia, 8 - 73010 Caprarica di Lecce (LE) +39 349.743.9463 Claim for free

Oasi Park Hotel

SP 366 Litoranea S. Cataldo - Otranto 73026 Roca di Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 842 633 - Cell: +39 320 382 6877 Claim for free

Costa d"Oriente Residence Club

Viale dei Pasha", 73026 - Torre dell"Orso (Le) +39 345 943 5220 Claim for free

Masseria La Millenaria

SP Melendugno - San Foca, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 389 177 3933 Claim for free

Antares Agriturismo

S.P. Melendugno – San Foca km 3, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 377 323 5826 Claim for free

Masseria Giammarino

Via Sant"Andrea , 73026, Melendugno, (Le) +39 0832 811 213 - +39 329 837 4546 Claim for free

Hotel Morini

Piazza Fiume, 8A, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 0832 881 008 Claim for free

Sairon Village

Via Prov. per Melendugno, Torre Dell"orso, Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 842 000 Claim for free

Agriturismo Tenuta Kyrios

SP147 Borgagne-Martano km 1,3, 73026 Borgagne (Le) +39 334 171 7972 Claim for free

Masseria Rauccio

SP297 Località Rauccio, 73026 Torre dell’Orso Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 1826 885 Claim for free

Masseria Carrozzi

Contrada Carrozzi, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 881 003 Claim for free

Giardini Di Marzo Bed and Breakfast

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

Resort Leonardo

Via del Canneto, 2, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 351 512 5249 Claim for free

Casa vacanze Il Tramaglio

Via Padova, 14, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 333 724 9391 Claim for free

La Zolfara

Via Giuseppe Parini 4, 73027 Roca Vecchia - Marina di Melendugno (Le) +39 327 173 0845 Claim for free

Residence Vaìa

Contrada Sentinella, 73026 Torre dell"Orso (Le) +39 388 447 5050 Claim for free

Agriturismo Tenuta Don Giovanni

SP Melendugno-San Foca km 0.5, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 178 5255 Claim for free

Villa Rosa Candida

Via delle Gardenie, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 320 769 6620 Claim for free

Regina Isabella Rooms

Via Mediterraneo 1/11, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le) +39 329 061 3963 Claim for free

B&B Blu San Foca

Via Tevere, 15, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 349 848 1237 Claim for free

Resort Punta Cassano

Litorale Lecce-Otranto, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 333 949 0037 Claim for free

Radici B&B

Via Filippo Turati, 26, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 340 468 4730 Claim for free

Suite Petrelli

Via Zeno, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le) +39 377 023 0785 Claim for free

B&B Pietramare

Via Roma, 26, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 320 966 9789 Claim for free

Hotel Blue Sky

Via Malta, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 0832 402 649 Claim for free

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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.