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Hotel Bar Miramare

Porto Cesareo - P.Za N. Sauro,11

e-mail www +39833569025

Hotel Bar Miramare is located right on the water at Porto Cesareo, in a retro building owned by the Rocco family since 1890. The hotel has 11 rooms, a bar and pizzeria, with a confectionery and ice cream shop for an extra sweet touch. The stylish rooms have beautiful views over the water of the Adriatic Sea.

Baiamalva Resort

Porto Cesareo - Via Dei Bacini Snc

e-mail www +39833565336

The Resort Baiamalva, whose name was inspired by one of the islands that emerge in the Marine Protected Area of Porto Cesareo, is a recent building. It is located in the beautiful stretch of coast between Gallipoli and Taranto. The Resort stay just 2 km from Porto Cesareo center, close to the coast, in a large green space

Villa Vacanze Paradiso

Neviano (25 Km) - S.P. Neviano - Tuglie

e-mail www +39836610455

B&B CONTRADA VIVA

Cutrofiano (29 Km) - Via Collepasso Snc

e-mail www +393497537874

In the heart of Salento, Contrada Viva B & B is a mediterranean countryhouse completely dipped into the green countryside. Contrada Viva B & B is the ideal place for those who want to discover and appreciate the natural and artistic beauties of Salento, whose colours and relishes are strong and delightful.

Tenuta Monacelli & Masseria Giampaolo

Lecce (29 Km) - Via Giacomo Monticelli, Località Cerrate

e-mail www +39832382037

In the heart of the extraordinary land of Salento stretch in balance between two seas, lies a special jewel: Tenuta Monacelli & Masseria Giampaolo. Nature strikes in the first place, with uninterrupted views of the surrounding ancient olive groves, a strong symbol of identify. Beautiful and glamorous bases especially for lovers wanting to enjoy the rich achitectural heritage, wonderful coastline, historic-archeological resources, amazing food & wines and other pleasures. The real icing on the cake is the huge pool offering relax and vitality among olive trees. Tradition and confort, style and space everywhere combine to make a truly unique experience, feeling a deep sense of wellbeing; the opportunity to become one with nature, to feel energized.

IL GABBIANO

Porto Cesareo - Via Alfieri 1? Piano 10

e-mail www

TOURIST

Nardo' (5 Km) - Caravaggio 1

e-mail www +39833-566942

2F SALENTO

Copertino (13 Km) - Via Cosimo Mariano 259

e-mail www +393490888588

IL SALENTINO B&B

Lequile (20 Km) - Via San Pietro In Lama 73

e-mail www +393703061727

GRECALE

Gallipoli (24 Km) - Via Sant'Elia 16

e-mail www +393246212577

I TABACCHI

Cavallino (24 Km) - Via Prov. Cavallino San Cesario

e-mail www +39832612938

At few minutes from Lecce's historical center and well located to visit the most beautiful sites of Salento (Gallipoli, Otranto and sands or rocks beaches of Adriatic and jonian sea, I TABACCHI, surrounded by a big garden,offers threes wide and confortables rooms with bathroom, breakfast with fresh local products, parking. It'is possible to rent all the appartment (6 to 8 beds).

B&b LecceSalento

Lecce (25 Km) - Via Dei Mocenigo , 2

e-mail www +39832307349

The Bed & Breakfast "LecceSalento" is located in a building next to Piazza Sant’Oronzo, right into the heart of the city; a few steps away from the historical quarter of Baroque Lecce. The Furniture is modern; every room is heated during the winter months and there is air conditioning during the summer months. The rooms are equipped with a television, a DVD player, a small refrigerator and free high speed WI-FI Internet Access directly in your room..

CELI BLU

Lizzanello (27 Km) - Via Paladini 55

e-mail www +393276880959

Tips for sleeping in Porto Cesareo

Bed and breakfast

Campings

Hotels

Residence

Touristic village

Sea

Vie del Mediterraneo

Porto Cesareo

Sasa Sub Diving Center

Porto Cesareo

Delfin Diving

Porto Cesareo

A.S.D. Acquamania

Porto Cesareo

Spiaggia di Punta Prosciutto

Porto Cesareo

Spiaggia di Torre Chianca

Porto Cesareo

Bonavista

Porto Cesareo

Lido delle Sirene

Porto Cesareo

Spiaggia della Purità

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Lido le Canne

Gallipoli (23 Km)

Spiaggia Cotriero Beach

Gallipoli (33 Km)

Spiaggia Baia del Pizzo

Gallipoli (31 Km)

Spiaggia Rivabella Santu Mauru

Gallipoli (22 Km)

Lido San Giovanni

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Holiday Beach

Gallipoli (21 Km)

Punto Fisso Beach

Gallipoli (34 Km)

Zeus Beach

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Lido Punta Della Suina

Gallipoli (31 Km)

Lido Pizzo

Gallipoli (32 Km)

Spiaggia Santu Mauru

Sannicola (21 Km)

Country

Isola dei Conigli o Isola Grande

Porto Cesareo

Very close to the coast of Porto Cesareo, the Rabbit Island is easily accessible by swimming or by small boats. The islet is 400 meters wide and 2.5 km long. The island, which was known as 'Isola Grande, 'was renamed by the local inhabitants 'Isle of Rabbits' because of the ancient habit of raising colonies of rabbits in the wild.

Isola della Malva

Porto Cesareo

The Island of Malva, so called for the substantial presence of tree mallow, is characterized by a dry and brackish cliff, dark gray in color with numerous pools of sea water. This is within walking distance through a very low seabed, so it's worth a walk in the water to enjoy the lovely beach.

Area Marina Protetta

Porto Cesareo

The Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Natural Area is an area of the Puglia region established in 1997 by Decree 12 December 1997 of the Ministry of the Environment. It occupies an area of 16,654 ha and is the third largest extension in Italy. The area is divided into three zones with different protection regime.

Riserva Naturale Orientata Regionale "Palude del Conte e Duna costiera"

Porto Cesareo

The Regional Oriented Nature Reserve “Palude del Count and Coastal Dune of Porto Cesareo” extends entirely throughout the coastal territory of the homonymous municipality for 898.29 ha total.

Isola di Sant'Andrea

Gallipoli (24 Km)

It is completely flat and its maximum height does not exceed three meters. This feature brings the island to be swept up by the waves in case of strong wind and makes it less suitable to host a rich vegetation

Parco naturale regionale Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano

Nardo' (14 Km)

The Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano Regional Nature Park is a regional park in Puglia located in the province of Lecce, established in 2006. In 2007 it was included by the Italian Environment Fund (FAI) in the list of “100 places to save”. The coast is rocky and jagged and characterized by pine forests and Mediterranean scrub. Along the coast are the Torre dell'Alto, the Uluzzo Tower and the Inserraglio Tower.

Parco naturale regionale Isola di S.Andrea e litorale di Punta Pizzo

Gallipoli (31 Km)

the Natural Park of Punta Pizzo Island of Sant'Andrea is located in the municipality of Gallipoli and covers an area of 685 Hectares, starting from the island of Sant'Andrea up to the suggestive coast of Punta Pizzo including the magnificent coastal stretch of Punta della Suina.

Art and culture

Torre Lapillo

Porto Cesareo

Torre Lapillo or Torre di San Tommaso is a watchtower recently restored among the largest in the territory. This has a square base structure and an access staircase with three arches below, of which the last one added only recently: the staircase ended with a drawbridge.

Torre Castiglione

Porto Cesareo

The Castiglione Tower was built in 1568 by the master Vicenzo Pugliese. In the 16th century, he was part of the group of defensive towers. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was knocked down so that at the moment there are only a few ruins left.

Torre Chianca

Porto Cesareo

Torre Chianca is an ancient sixteenth-century tower built by the Spanish to defend Salento from attacks by Saracen pirates. Its construction began in 1569, and became one of the most impressive on the whole coast of Salento.

Torre Cesarea

Porto Cesareo

The Casarea Tower is a coastal watchtower built from 1568 by Virgilio Pugliese, designed by the engineer Giovanni Tommaso Scala. The building was built with tuff blocks, has a quadrangular floor plan, and is 16 meters high. Today, the structure is the headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza.

Museo di Biologia Marina

Porto Cesareo

The Museum of Marine Biology in Porto Cesareo is dedicated to fauna and marine flora and its habitat. This was founded in 1966 by naturalist Pietro Parenzan, who then donated the collections to the University of Lecce in 1977.

Chiesa della Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso

Porto Cesareo

The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is located in front of the Caesarea Tower and was erected in 1880. The building looks like a church with typical Mediterranean colors and is located on the seafront a few meters from the beautiful Ionian Sea. This is characterized by essential architectural lines and houses two papier-mache statues: the statue of Saint Caesarea and that of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the patroness of the country.

Museo Talassografico

Porto Cesareo

The Thalassographic Museum contains a malacological collection, a herbarium and rare fish species.

Cattedrale di Sant'Agata

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Dating back to the 17th century, it is a Baroque church named after Sant'Agata. It is located in the center of the island.

Fontana greco romana

Gallipoli (24 Km)

The Roman Greek Fountain dates back to the 3rd century BC although many historians believe it was built in the Renaissance age. It is located near the Gallipoli Bridge that connects the old city with the new village. The main façade is five meters high and has four caryatids supporting the lintel. In the bas-reliefs carved with local stone are represented the metamorphoses of three Greek mythological figures: Biblide, Salmace and Dirce. The other façade was used as the support of the main one depicting the carved coat of arms of Gallipoli.

Torre dell'Orologio

Gallipoli (22 Km)

An important monument of the historic center of Gallipolino is the Clock Tower. Built around the early 1700s the clock was subsequently incorporated. The structure consists of a small sailing bell tower where two bronze bells were originally placed, all surmounted by two coats of arms, the Bourbon one and that of the city of Gallipoli.

Castello Angioino

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Already built on pre-existing Roman fortifications from the eleventh century, it was rebuilt in the thirteenth century in the Byzantine era. It was remodeled several times by the conquistadors who followed one another over the centuries.

Torre del Pizzo

Gallipoli (31 Km)

Torre San Giovanni la Pedata

Gallipoli (26 Km)

Torre San Giovanni la Pedata was built around the 16th century in Lido San Giovanni di Gallipoli. From the beginning he had the function of defending the coastal stretch by the Saracen raids. It is characterized by a truncated pyramidal base ending in a square plan. It is accessed inside by a small door and consists of two floors communicating through a staircase to the wall.

Torre Federico II Leverano

Leverano (9 Km)

The Frederick II Tower has a quadrangular structure and is 28.65 meters high. The tower consists of four floors, divided by three floors. Inside is the coat of arms with three shields and the weapon of the D'Anjou.

Basilica Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Galatina (25 Km)

The Franciscan Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, today a national monument: it was commissioned and made by Raimondello Orsini del Balzo and consecrated in 1391.

Torre Sabea

Gallipoli (23 Km)

Sabea Tower or Old Tower was built between the 16th and 17th centuries with the function of defending the coast from the threats of the Saracen pirates. Located north of Gallipoli, it became a military garrison in 1570 with the task of signaling the arrival of foreign ships.

Torre Suda

Gallipoli (37 Km)

Torre Suda was built around the 16th century and its name comes from the fact that the tower, after having stopped military functions, was used as a water cistern for the inhabitants of Gallipoli. The Tower after the breathability seemed to sweat, hence the name. From this tower, the homonymous location was also named, which is a popular destination for many tourists during the summer.

Museo Civico "E. Barba"

Gallipoli (24 Km)

The “E. Barba” Civic Museum was founded in 1823 by Carmine Fontò who offered the first public donation of his books. Below also the Dominican and Franciscan convents of the city donated their collections. The Museum was subsequently entrusted to Emanuele Barba who also set up a zoological cabinet there.

Torre dell'orologio

Avetrana (18 Km)

The Clock Tower or the so-called Civic Tower was built in the twelfth century. The building was built to secure the housing and a public clock. The Clock Tower is located in the main square of Avetrana. Over the centuries this watch has undergone many changes, the last one dates back to 1888 by the company Rizzo and Guglielmi. The Tower has a Gothic style.

Torrione di Avetrana

Avetrana (18 Km)

The Tower of Avetrana dates back to the end of the fourteenth century. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of Norman art (1050-1070) of Puglia. It belongs to medieval times. Deep restorations have altered the original structure. The Tower has a cylindrical shape, which is the oldest part, decorated with classic motifs of the 18th century.

Castello Avetrana Diroccato

Avetrana (18 Km)

The first news of the Castle of Avetrana was received in 1644 when he was in the possession of Bishop Geronimo di Martino. Later, in 1656 he passed into the hands of the Romano family, the nobles of the city. Today it is not in excellent condition but it can still be visited.

Castello Motunato

Avetrana (17 Km)

The first traces of the Motunato Castle in Avetrana date back to 1275 when it was donated to the Royal Crown. From here it passed into the hands of a series of feudal lords, until around the middle of the 17th century it was given in fief to the Imperials of Francavilla Fontana who held it until 1782. Today the Castle of Motunato can be visited.

Torre Alto Lido

Galatone (20 Km)

The Tower of Alto Lido was built in 1565 by Viceroy Don Pietro da Toledo. Since it was about 71 meters above sea level, the tower had the function of controlling the coast. The building has a truncated conical structure, with a cylindrical plan. Inside there are two rooms and a wall staircase.

Food and wine

Stabilimento Balneare Holiday Beach

Gallipoli (22 Km)

Lido Le Canne

Gallipoli (20 Km)

Agricola Dell'Arneo S.N.C. Di Valerio Silvestro Frisenda

Leverano (8 Km)

Leone de Castris

Salice Salentino (14 Km)

Salice Salentino, a small village in Salento rich in vineyards and olive trees, is the landscape giving life to Leone de Castris’ wine tradition. It is exactly here, on the very spot where today’s cellar stands, that in 1665 Duke Oronzo, Earl of Lemos, gave birth to the company. He got enchanted by this landscape and decided to sell all his properties in Spain in order to draw the best from the Salentine rich terroir. He began to plant new vines, olive trees and wheat along 5 thousand hectares‘ properties, not only in Salice, but also in Guagnano, Veglie, Villa Baldassarri, Novoli and San Pancrazio. From the beginning of the 19th century the Winery used to export bulk wine to the United States, Germany and France until, with Piero and Lisetta Leone de Castris, the bottling had its start in 1925. An extremely important year, 1943, marks the birth of Five Roses and the improvement of the bottling line that has seen our rosé being the first ever bottled in Italy and sold first of all in USA. The production of Five Roses, in fact, began during the end of the Second World War, thanks to the initiative and boldness of Don Piero. He had his wine tasted by the American Genera

Cantine Baldassarre

San Donaci (20 Km)

Cooperativa Produttori Agricoli (S.R.L.)

San Pancrazio Salentino (18 Km)

Azienda Agricola Petrelli Giovanni

Carmiano (16 Km)

Cantina Due Palme

Cellino San Marco (24 Km)

Azienda Monaci

Copertino (15 Km)

Azienda Vitivinicola Marulli

Copertino (14 Km)

Cantina Sociale Cooperativa Di Copertino Societa' Cooperativa Agricola

Copertino (13 Km)

Mebimport Srl

Leverano (9 Km)

Di Vino Primitivo di Manduria di Daniele Dimitri

Gallipoli (25 Km)

la bottega del salento

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Porto Cesareo

Porto Cesareo

Porto Porto Cesareo

Porto Cesareo

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Porto Cesareo

Porto Cesareo

Pro Loco Cellino San Marco

Cellino San Marco (24 Km)

Comune di San Cesario di Lecce

San Cesario di Lecce (20 Km)

Comune di San Donato di Lecce

San Donato di Lecce (31 Km)

Comune di San Pietro in Lama

San Pietro in Lama (20 Km)

Comune di Sannicola

Sannicola (24 Km)

Comune di Secli'

Secli' (23 Km)

Comune di Squinzano

Squinzano (23 Km)

Splash Parco

Gallipoli (22 Km)

Comune di Trepuzzi

Trepuzzi (22 Km)

Comune di Veglie

Veglie (10 Km)

Comune di Erchie

Erchie (24 Km)

Comune di San Donaci

San Donaci (20 Km)

Comune di Cellino San Marco

Cellino San Marco (24 Km)

Comune di Galatina

Galatina (25 Km)

Comune di Guagnano

Guagnano (16 Km)

Comune di San Pancrazio Salentino

San Pancrazio Salentino (18 Km)

Comune di Neviano

Neviano (25 Km)

Comune di Salice Salentino

Salice Salentino (13 Km)

Comune di Gallipoli

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Comune di Aradeo

Aradeo (25 Km)

Comune di Arnesano

Arnesano (18 Km)

Comune di Campi Salentina

Campi Salentina (18 Km)

Comune di Carmiano

Carmiano (15 Km)

Comune di Copertino

Copertino (13 Km)

Comune di Galatone

Galatone (20 Km)

Comune di Lequile

Lequile (21 Km)

Comune di Leverano

Leverano (9 Km)

Comune di Monteroni di Lecce

Monteroni di Lecce (18 Km)

Comune di Nardo'

Nardo' (15 Km)

Comune di Novoli

Novoli (15 Km)

Noleggio Autobus Cirfeda Di Giuseppe Cirfeda

Leverano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Aradeo

Aradeo (25 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Arnesano

Arnesano (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Avetrana

Avetrana (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Campi Salentina

Campi Salentina (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cellino San Marco

Cellino San Marco (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Erchie

Erchie (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Galatina

Galatina (25 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Galatone

Galatone (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Guagnano

Guagnano (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lequile

Lequile (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Leverano

Leverano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monteroni Di Lecce

Monteroni di Lecce (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Nardo'

Nardo' (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Neviano

Neviano (25 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Novoli

Novoli (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Salice Salentino

Salice Salentino (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Cesario Di Lecce

San Cesario di Lecce (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Donaci

San Donaci (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Donato Di Lecce

San Donato di Lecce (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Pancrazio Salentino

San Pancrazio Salentino (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Pietro In Lama

San Pietro in Lama (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sannicola

Sannicola (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Secli'

Secli' (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Squinzano

Squinzano (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Surbo

Surbo (25 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Trepuzzi

Trepuzzi (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Veglie

Veglie (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio di Informazione E di Assistenza Turistica

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Pro Loco di Aradeo

Aradeo (25 Km)

Comune di Avetrana

Avetrana (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Gallipoli (24 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Copertino (13 Km)

Comune di Surbo

Surbo (25 Km)

Pro Loco Novoli

Novoli (18 Km)

Porto Gallipoli - Porto Mercantile

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Porto Gallipoli - Darsena Fontanelle

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Porto Gallipoli - Porto Gaio

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Porto Gallipoli - San Giorgio

Gallipoli (24 Km)

Porto Gallipoli - Seno del Canneto

Gallipoli (24 Km)

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Nardo'

Carmiano

Salice Salentino

Copertino

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