Punta Ristola and the Leuca coast
Punta Ristola lies on the western side and is one of Leuca’s best-known panoramic points. Grotta del Diavolo and Grotta Porcinara open nearby.
Both the western and eastern shores are characterised by numerous sea caves and rocky walls that in many places drop directly into the sea.
Grotta del Diavolo and Grotta Porcinara
The Municipality of Castrignano del Capo describes Grotta del Diavolo at Punta Ristola as a cave of archaeological interest, where excavations were already carried out in the 19th century.
Grotta Porcinara preserves inscriptions and other evidence documenting the importance of the headland in ancient routes and cults.
Lighthouse, Basilica and Monumental Waterfall
On the top of Punta Meliso stand the Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae and the lighthouse, built in the 19th century and now one of the symbols of the Capo di Leuca.
The Monumental Waterfall is the terminal section of the Apulian Aqueduct and descends the great staircase towards the harbour. The Municipality periodically publishes its opening schedule.
