Generally those coming in Salento, in this part of Apulia where you find Porto Cesareo, are looking for its beautiful beaches. However, the area can offer many other exceptional natural resources. Not only beaches, but also: Mediterranean vegetation, woods, karst phenomena, islands and much more….
Among all the beautiful beaches in Salento, Monaco Mirante beach is the most impressive because of its unique and rare beauty. It’s a beach which very few people know, so it’s one of those beautiful, secret beaches which I suggest that you discover as soon…
Puglia is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and that’s why its climate is… typically mediterranean (have I reinvented the wheel?). Consult a map to see the exact location of Puglia in the Mediterranean Sea or read my post Where is Puglia in Italy?….
Between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca in Puglia, the most charming coastal area of all Salento area, there is not plenty of beaches where you can take a bath. The coast has high cliffs, stunning landscapes, many caves and just a few beaches suitable…
The historical centre of Lecce in Puglia is big and beautiful: hundreds of alleys, winding streets which get lost among the Baroque buildings, made in Lecce stone (pietra leccese), with ornate balconies, courtyards full of flowers, and dozens of churches that appear all of a…
Lecce’s historical character is expressed by its historical center, rich in cultural and architectural marvels of the past. However, if I had to identify the symbol of Lecce’s ancient origins, I believe it would be exactly its Roman Amphitheatre in Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the core of…
Considering that every year you ask us at the agency in Torre Lapillo beach: “Where are the Maldives of Salento?”. Furthermore, “How are the Maldives of Salento?”. I want to help you by explaining everything in this short guide post on the Maldives of Salento…
Great news in the tourism sector for Lecce: our city is among the best in the world according to the Trivago Global Reputation Ranking. What does this mean? It is the classification system used by Trivago to rank the top 100 destinations in the world…
During the year, I receive several requests in which you ask me whether the beaches of Salento are windy. E.g., Simona says: “Me and my man, we are a couple with a 3 year old baby boy. We love good sea and sandy beaches. Obviously,…
One of the most beautiful places to see in Lecce in Salento, Puglia, is the Basilica of Santa Croce. The first thing that strikes me, before I start to describe it, is the surprise. From Piazza Sant’Oronzo you take Via Templari, you walk for a…
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