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Castro

Castro is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Castro, characterised by sea caves, harbour and Adriatic cliffs.

Coast, landscape and places to discover

Castro lies on the Adriatic coast in the area of Castro. Nearby coastal places include Marina di Marittima and Porto Miggiano.

The page brings together the main public, natural and historic places documented for this locality, including Grotta della Zinzulusa, Porto di Enea, Grotta Palombara and Grotta Azzurra.

Municipality Castro · Province of Lecce

Coast Adriatic Sea · Salento

Landscape Sea caves, harbour and Adriatic cliffs

Discover Castro

A concise guide to the coastline, the main places and the historical or environmental context of this locality.

Coast and landscape

The coastline around Castro is characterised by sea caves, harbour and Adriatic cliffs. 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 Grotta della Zinzulusa, Porto di Enea, Grotta Palombara and Grotta Azzurra. Proper names are kept in their original local form.

Context and protection

Grotta della Zinzulusa is one of Salento’s best-known karst caves, while Grotta Romanelli is an important prehistoric site. Boat trips from Castro Marina also reach other sea caves along the cliffs.

Coastal landscape

A coastline characterised by sea caves, harbour and Adriatic cliffs.

Places and landmarks

The page keeps public, natural and historic places separate from private businesses.

Useful context

Grotta della Zinzulusa is one of Salento’s best-known karst caves, while Grotta Romanelli is an important prehistoric site. Boat trips from Castro Marina also reach other sea caves along the cliffs.

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Photographs of Castro

15 photographs document the coastline, local landmarks and seaside activities of Castro.

Molo - Castro — Photo: Graziano_Cannoletta_Photo

Lungomare di Castro - Castro — Photo: ika_1983

Pizzo Mucurune - Castro — Photo: graziano.centonze

Porto di Enea - Castro — Photo: graziano.centonze

Lungomare di Castro - Castro — Photo: nemesis_le

Porto di Enea - Castro — Photo: ika_1983

Porto di Enea - Castro — Photo: ika_1983

Molo - Castro — Photo: claudio.demarco

Molo - Castro — Photo: ph.peluso_emiliano

Porto di Enea - Castro — Photo: antonellalecce__

Grotta delle Streghe - Castro

Grotta Romanelli - Castro

Grotta Azzurra - Castro

Grotta Palombara - Castro

Porto di Enea - Castro

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Beaches and places in Castro

The page lists 10 public, natural or historic places documented for this locality.

Grotta della Zinzulusa

A natural cave on the coast of Castro, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Porto di Enea

A harbour, pier or maritime access point connected with the coastal life of Castro.

Grotta Palombara

A natural cave on the coast of Castro, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Grotta Azzurra

A natural cave on the coast of Castro, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Grotta Romanelli

A natural cave on the coast of Castro, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Grotta delle Streghe

A natural cave on the coast of Castro, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Molo

A harbour, pier or maritime access point connected with the coastal life of Castro.

Pizzo Mucurune

A historic or archaeological place documented in the coastal area of Castro.

Torre Diso

A historic coastal tower or lookout connected with the defensive landscape of Castro.

Lungomare di Castro

A coastal promenade or urban seafront linked with access to the sea at Castro.

Where Castro is

On the Adriatic coast in the area of Castro. Nearby coastal places include Marina di Marittima and Porto Miggiano.

Castro Castro · Province of Lecce

Coordinates: 40.0019, 18.4266

Accommodation in Castro and nearby

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Ristorante Grotta del Conte

Via Duca Del Mare 2, Castro (LE) +39.0836.943349 Claim for free

Hotel Euromare

Via Vittorio Veneto, 1, 73030 Castro LE +39 0836.947361 Claim for free

Ristorante Isola del Sole

Via SuperPanoramica,100 Castro (Le) +39 0836.943078 Claim for free

Hotel Orsa Maggiore

Via Litoranea per Santa Cesarea, 303,73030 Castro (Le) +39 0836 947029 Claim for free

Lamanna"s Hotel

Via Litoranea Tricase, 170, 73030 Castro (Le) +390681150353 Claim for free

Hotel Selenia Residence

Lit. Castro - Santa Cesarea Terme -73030 - Castro Marina (Le) +39.0836.947489 Claim for free

Hotel Piccolo Mondo

Via Litoranea per Santa Cesarea, 238 - Castro (Le) +39 0836 94 71 39 Claim for free

Hotel Panoramico

Via Panoramica, 100 - 73030 - Castro (Le) +39 0836 943007 Claim for free

Est Hotel

Via Pola 16/A, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949802 Claim for free

Marenea Suite Hotel - CDSHotels

Via Litoranea Tricase, 158, 73030 Marina di Marittima (Le) +39 0832 351321 Claim for free

19 Condo Hotel Beach Resort

Via Paolo Borsellino, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949 764 Claim for free

Tenuta Don Monaco

SP363, km 39, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 944 141 Claim for free

La MarinAia

SP358, Località Marina dell’Aia 73030 Diso (Le) +39 0836 992 068 Claim for free

Casale Calavita

Via Regina Elena, 217, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 426 403 Claim for free

B&B Bellavista

Via Sant"Antonio 261, 73030, Castro (Le) +39 328 383 6437 Claim for free

Terra Cesarea

Via Comunale San Giovanni, snc 73020 Vitigliano (Le) +39 340 843 7196 Claim for free

Agriturismo Montenachiro

Via Capriglia, 73030 Vignacastrisi (Le) +39 347 400 3801 - +39 340 476 6867 Claim for free

Augustus Resort

Via Umberto I, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949 022 Claim for free

Agriturismo Panacea

Via San Giuseppe 17, 73020 Cerfignano (Le) +39 349 398 2465 Claim for free

B&B Terra Serena

Via Sant"Antonio, 62/A, 73020 Cerfignano (Le) +39 347 299 9251 Claim for free

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Via Roma 173, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 944 008 Claim for free

Tesoretto Hotel Ristorante

Provinciale Maglie - Castro, Via della Libertà 49, 73037 Poggiardo (Le) +39 0836 904 353 Claim for free

Hotel Residence Oasi D"Oriente

Via Borsellino 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949 733 Claim for free

Hotel Santa Lucia

Via Belvedere, 4 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 944 045 Claim for free

Hotel Le Macine

Via Fontanelle, 37, 73020 S.Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949941 Claim for free

Salento La Dimora dell"Incanto

Via V. Bellini 40, 73030 Vignacastrisi (Le) +39 328 141 1119 Claim for free

Santa Cesarea Terme B&B

Via Sele 9, 73010 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 344 233 6251 Claim for free

B&B Li Catauri

Strada Provinciale per Santa Cesarea Terme, 73020 Vitigliano (Le) +39 339 761 2245 Claim for free

Hotel Aurora del Benessere & SPA

Via Pola 33, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949 743 Claim for free

Villa Raffaella

Via Umberto I, 22, 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 0836 949 065 Claim for free

Palazzo de Donno

Via Roma, 6 Santa Cesarea Terme (Le) +39 349 3334 540 Claim for free

B&B Cocuma

Via Isonzo 62, 73027 Cocumola (Le) +39 339 175 2289 Claim for free

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Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the coast towards Marina di Marittima and Porto Miggiano.

Marina di Marittima

Continue along the coast towards Marina di Marittima, another nearby stop in the Salentissimo.it seaside itinerary.

Santa Cesarea Terme

Porto Miggiano

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Frequently asked questions about Castro

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

Where is Castro?

Castro lies on the Adriatic coast of Salento, between Marina di Marittima and Porto Miggiano.

What is Grotta Zinzulusa?

It is a large karst cave opening in the rocky cliff north of Castro and can also be visited from land.

Where does the name Zinzulusa come from?

It refers to the local dialect word “zinzuli”, meaning rags, in reference to the shapes of stalactites and stalagmites.

Why is Grotta Romanelli important?

The regional tourism portal lists it among Italy's most important prehistoric sites, with ancient graphic evidence.

What is the Castro coastline like?

It is mainly rocky, with cliffs, sea access points, a harbour and numerous sea caves.

Are there private beach businesses in Castro?

Yes. Salentissimo's historical archive lists Lido La Sorgente, Il Sestante Sporting Club and Lido Roccia, shown separately from public places and as unverified businesses.