Torre Mozza in Puglia, Salento
Puglia · Salento · Ionian coast · Ugento

Torre Mozza

A seaside resort of Ugento with fine sand, shallow water, dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub and a partly collapsed coastal tower.

A long beach and a 16th-century tower

Torre Mozza lies on the Ionian coast of the Municipality of Ugento, between Fontanelle to the north and Lido Marini to the south.

The long fine-sand beach alternates between free public stretches and beach establishments. Behind the shore, dunes are covered with Mediterranean scrub.

Municipality Ugento · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian coast
Landscape Fine sand, dunes, Mediterranean scrub and coastal tower

Discover Torre Mozza

The beach, the tower and the natural environments of the Ionian coast of Ugento.

The beach of Torre Mozza

The regional source describes a long stretch of very fine white sand that slopes gently into clear, shallow water.

Free beaches, beach establishments and tourist facilities alternate along the coast, while the dunes separate the shore from the coastal road.

The tower that gives the resort its name

Historical sources do not fully agree on the exact construction date, but place the tower in the second half of the 16th century.

Over the centuries the structure suffered partial collapses; the name Torre Mozza refers to this ruined condition.

Paduli, dunes and free beach

Torre Mozza is also associated with Spiaggia dei Paduli, close to the wetlands and coastal basins of the Ugento shoreline.

The Municipality of Ugento also identifies a free sandy stretch in contrada Macolone, in the first inlet after the canal bridge south of the tower.

Where Torre Mozza is

On the Ionian coast of the Municipality of Ugento, between Fontanelle and Lido Marini.

Torre Mozza Ugento · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 39.861, 18.1623

Beaches and places in Torre Mozza

The main beach, Paduli, the coastal tower and the free stretch at Macolone.

Spiaggia di Torre Mozza

A long stretch of fine pale sand with generally shallow water, free public areas and beach establishments.

Spiaggia dei Paduli

A sandy stretch associated with Torre Mozza, close to the wetlands and basins of the Ugento coast.

Torre costiera di Torre Mozza

The partly collapsed 16th-century coastal tower that gives the locality its name and overlooks the seafront.

Spiaggia libera di contrada Macolone

A free sandy stretch in the first inlet after the canal bridge, south of the tower.

🛏️ Where to stay in Torre Mozza

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Hotel Masseria & Resort Le Pajare

V.le Prov. Presicce - Lido Marini - Presicce

+39 348 8721282
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Masseria Fontanelle

Loc.Fontanelle - 73059, Marina di Ugento (Lecce)+39 0833933717 - info@masseriafontanelle.it

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Bonila Bed and breakfast

Via A. Colaianni, 132, Ugento LE+39 0833 931276 - info@hotelunalido.it

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Hotel I Colori del Mare

Via Benedetto Croce 9 ang. Tiepolo/A.Negri, 3 - Marina di Ugento (Torre Mozza)

+39 0833.931328
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Corte Largo Lauro Dimore&Spa

Via Vittorio Emanuele lll, 3, 73059 Gemini - Ugento (Le)

+39 0833 604 205
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🚤 Tours and experiences

Boat trips, tours and useful activities to experience the area.

Nautica Sea Blue

Boat excursions

Porto turistico Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

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Salento Coast Ovest

Water sports and sea activities

Torre San Giovanni / litorale di Ugento LE

+39 338 838 9343
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🍽️ Where to eat

Restaurants and local venues: all verified or featured businesses plus 7 standard listings rotated daily.

Lido Sabbioso · Ristorante

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Contrada Paduli, Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 333 2039579
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Da Gino · Pizza e Sostanza

Seafood, pizzeria, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Uxentum, 32, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 340 630 3423
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A'mare

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Uxentum, 67, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 334 842 3480
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Evo · Pizza Contemporanea di Puglia

Pizzeria and Italian cuisine

SP91, 15, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 379 278 8385
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Cucinapesci

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Malta, 2, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 349 060 8089
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Ristorante Luna Lido

Salento, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via G. Caboto, 4, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 0833 931276
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Trattoria Lu Pescatore

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Annibale, 1, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 0833 937018
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🚗 Car, scooter and bike rental

Mobility services for exploring the coast and inland areas.

Area Camper Rivamare · Noleggio Bici

Bike / e-bike

Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

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Garzia Tourist Service

Car & scooter

Via Dandolo, 10, Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 348 6066987
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📅 Events near Torre Mozza and across Salento

Local events within 30 km over the next 7 days, patron-saint festivals within 50 km over two months, and major Salento events shown until they end.

Nearby event Spongano TODAY

Salento Book Festival · Spongano

Event in Spongano at Piazza Bacile, scheduled from 28/08/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazza Bacile

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Nearby event Andrano TOMORROW

Notte Verde 2026

Event in Andrano at Castiglione d'Otranto, scheduled from 29/08/2026 09:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Castiglione d'Otranto

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Nearby event Seclì TOMORROW

Salento Book Festival · Seclì

Event in Seclì at Largo XI Febbraio, scheduled from 29/08/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Largo XI Febbraio

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Nearby event Cutrofiano THIS WEEKEND

Li Ucci Festival 2026

Event in Cutrofiano at Centro storico e Masseria L'Astore, scheduled from 30/08/2026 09:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro storico e Masseria L'Astore

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Nearby event Botrugno UPCOMING

Alex Britti in concerto

Event in Botrugno at Piazza Indipendenza, scheduled from 27/08/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazza Indipendenza

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Major Salento event Lecce

Lecce v Roma · Serie A

Lecce host Roma at the Via del Mare stadium on Monday 31 August 2026 at 18:30, in matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Serie A season.

Stadio Via del Mare

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Nearby event Taviano UPCOMING

Salento Book Festival · Taviano

Event in Taviano at Centro cittadino, scheduled from 03/09/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro cittadino

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Nearby event Castrignano del Capo UPCOMING

Apertura Cascata Monumentale di Santa Maria di Leuca

Event in Castrignano del Capo at Cascata Monumentale, scheduled from 04/09/2026 19:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Cascata Monumentale

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Patron-saint festival Copertino UPCOMING

Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Copertino’s main religious and civic patronal celebration traditionally takes place on 17, 18 and 19 September in the historic centre and the city’s main streets. The detailed 2026 timetable will be updated when officially published.

Centro storico

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Frequently asked questions about Torre Mozza

Essential answers about the beach, the tower, Paduli and private beach businesses.

Where is Torre Mozza?
Torre Mozza is a seaside locality of Ugento on the Ionian coast between Fontanelle and Lido Marini.
What is Torre Mozza beach like?
It is a long beach of fine light sand with generally shallow water, public sections and beach clubs.
Why is the locality called Torre Mozza?
The coastal tower suffered partial collapses over the centuries; its broken condition gave the locality the name Torre Mozza.
Are there dunes behind the beach?
Yes. Sandy dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub extend behind the beach.
Are there public beach sections at Torre Mozza?
Yes. Beach clubs alternate with public sections. The municipality also identifies a sandy public section at Macolone, south of the tower.
How many private businesses appear on the former page?
The former page lists five private businesses: Balelido, La Giurlita, Lido Baia d'Oro, Lido Mania and Playa del Sol. All are unverified.

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