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Marina di Salve beach

Salve is a town of about 5000 inhabitants in the province of Lecce. Located in the stretch of the Ionian Sea, about 61 km from the provincial capital, it includes the hamlet of Ruggiano, Pecoluse, Torre Pali, Posto Vecchio and Lido Marini. From 2009, Salve became a blue flag with official recognition of the FEE; this milestone has been reconfirmed over the years thanks to the quality of the sea and beaches. The 4 Sails of Legambiente must be added to this environmental quality recognition. Today Salve is recognized as an established tourist destination and especially as a seaside destination; in fact, there are many places that offer a sea breathtaking and beaches with thin and very white sand. A stone's throw from the town of Salento we find, in fact, Santa Maria di Leuca, Torre Vado, Torre Pali and Marina di Pescoluse where is the beautiful beach known as 'the Maldives of Salento'. This resort is famous for the peculiarity of its wonderfully exotic beaches characterized by white sand and sea. crystal clear. It is the natural wonders of this area that make every holiday special. If you would like to stroll in a nature reserve, it is advisable to visit the Nature Park< ; /em> regional Island of S.Andrea and Punta Pizzo coast (not far from Salve) which is a protected area located in the municipality of Gallipoli characterized by cliffs and cobblestone ravines on the sea, up to the tonal change of the adjacent hinterland where you can benefit from a reserve from the maritime flora with filirea, myrtle and lentiscus. From the park you can also see the beautiful Island of Sant'Andrea with its lighthouse still in activity. The historical beauty of this Salento center does not end here, in fact, you can spend a day in the territory archaeological site at Masseria del Fano (this is the Messapian village of Chiusa, currently under archaeological supervision) Australian, dating back to the period between 1440 BC and 470 BC) or go to the ProtoApennine Village of Spigolizzi ( located in the Spigolizzi and Profichi farms, dating back to the Middle Bronze period, XVI-XV century.). In the fifteenth century, during the period of Spanish domination, the coastal towers were built and in Salve there is one of these towers, the Torre Pali dating back to 1563. This architectural construction is located about 13 km west from the town of Santa Maria di Leuca. A presence not to be underestimated is also given a series of religious constructions that are the destination of many tourists. Among these are the Mother Church of Saint Nicholas the Great, the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua and the Church of Santu Lasi (San Biagio). Specifically, the Mother Church of San Nicola Magno dates back, in the oldest part to the 6th century. but it underwent an enlargement in 1577/1593. Originally dedicated to the pagan God Janus, it was then dedicated to the celebration of the Holy Savior. It is a single nave construction that anticipates the high altar. In this church there is a beautiful organ, a unique treasure present in the village, purchased by the municipality in 1628. This is the oldest in Puglia as well as being among the oldest in Italy and its realization was curated by Giovan Battista Olgiati from Como and by Tommaso Mauro da Muro. The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is characterized by the façade in classic white Lecce stone and has a round arch in rusticated. The Church of Santu Lasi instead is a church of early medieval origin that gave its name to the Masseria di San Giacomo della which the original nomenclature was ignored. The numerous chapels in the area are also very characteristic, which make the itineraries always interesting : among the many stand out the Chapel of Sant'Anna (dated 18th century by the Alemanno family, it is the classic rural chapel with all &# 39; inside the wonderful fresco dedicated to Sant'Anna), as well as the Chapel of the Holy Crucifix in the locality of Serrazza (a stone's throw from the archaic village of Spigolizzi and Fani, is considered important for its pagan origins, legend tells of the presence in the area of the mythical city of Cassandra). The Salve area is extremely sparkling during the summer offering a series of festivals and festivities very interesting: fundamental during the summer, in the municipality of Salve (as in all the centers of the area) the fried fish festival, or that of the orecchietta or, again, the Feast of the Sea in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary S.S. Rosario. If you wanted to enjoy good music, the concert schedule is extremely full-bodied and nationally: Max Gazzè and Niccolò Fabi, just to name a few, until you arrive to the Skunk Anansie, Snoop Doog, Ska-P as well as White Queen and many more.

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B&B CONTRADA VIVA

Cutrofiano (21 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.

Villa Vacanze Paradiso

Neviano (29 Km) - S.P. Neviano - Tuglie

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QUO VADIS

Uggiano la Chiesa - A. Diaz 21

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FONTANELLE

Otranto (5 Km) - Via S.P. 366, Km 28 S.N.

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LA OZZA

Otranto (5 Km) - Via Can. Martire Schito 13

e-mail www +393334651566

SALENTUM TERRAE

Sanarica (6 Km)

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SANTA CESAREA TERME

Santa Cesarea Terme (7 Km) - Via Sele 9

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IL PICCOLO LAGO

Otranto (7 Km) - Contrada Fontanelle 137

e-mail www +393277915816

LA MARGHERITA

Poggiardo (8 Km) - Via Pio Xii 7

e-mail www +393273622667

HANQORIAS

Muro Leccese (9 Km) - Via Isonzo 28

e-mail www +39836/428825

PANORAMICO

Castro (11 Km) - Panoramica 100

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IL VIANDANTE

Maglie (12 Km) - Via Dante Alighieri 9

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IL COLOMBAIO DI FRANCO E LUISA

Carpignano Salentino (14 Km) - Largo Cacorzo 15

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LA ZAVIRNA

Andrano (15 Km) - Via Ciro Menotti 45

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NATURALIS BIO RESORT

Martano (17 Km) - Via Traglia S.N.

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SENTINELLA

Melendugno (19 Km) - Via Degli Eucaliptus S.N.

e-mail www +39832/093727-389/2038450

SAMADHI

Zollino (20 Km) - Via Stazione 116

e-mail www +39836/600284

ANTICA VIA DELLE AIE

Ruffano (21 Km) - Corso Umberto I 30

e-mail www +39833-693014

BOSCO ALTO

Tricase (21 Km) - Via Della Croce Sn

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MASSERIA NOVA ISOLA VERDE 2

Alessano (25 Km) - Via Prov. Alessano-Presicce Sn

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CARUSEDDHRI

Casarano (26 Km) - Via Concordia 28

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BELLAMIA

Gagliano del Capo (29 Km) - Via Fra' Basiliano Le Mura 44

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CELI BLU

Lizzanello (29 Km) - Via Paladini 55

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Tips for sleeping in Uggiano la Chiesa

Bed and breakfast

Farm House

Hotels

Food and wine

Oleificio Coop.vo San Gaetano (Soc. Coop. Agricola)

Uggiano la Chiesa

Il Contadino

Otranto (14 Km)

Wellness and Spa

Terme di Santa Cesarea

Santa Cesarea Terme (7 Km)

Country

Grotta Zinzulusa

Santa Cesarea Terme (8 Km)

The Zinzulusa is a coastal natural cave that is located along the Salento coast between Castro and Santa Cesarea Terme. The waters in front are equipped for bathing, and highly appreciated for their cleanliness and clarity.

Parco Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Santa Cesarea Terme (8 Km)

The Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca and Bosco di Tricase Regional Nature Park was established in 2006. On 29 July 2008, the Consortium for the Management of the Park was established. The park covers the territory of the municipalities of Alessano, Andrano, Castrignano del Capo, Castro, Corsano, Diso, Gagliano del Capo, Ortelle, Otranto, Santa Cesarea Terme, Tiggiano and Tricase. This also includes the area where the lighthouse of Punta Palascìa stands, the easternmost point in Italy.

Grotta del Serpente

Otranto (4 Km)

The most striking cave of Gargano is definitely the Cave of the Serpent, so named because, immediately after the entry you can see a sort of image that looks like a cobra carved in the onyx wall. It is located in Porto Badisco

Art and culture

Cattedrale di Otranto

Otranto (6 Km)

Made in the period of Norman rule, between 1080 and 1088, the Cathedral of the Annunciation with its 54 meters long and 25 meters wide, is the largest church in Puglia. In Romanesque style, the cathedral collects in its structure Norman, Arabic and Greek elements.

Chiesa di San Pietro

Otranto (6 Km)

Church of Byzantine origin which is located in the historic center of Otranto. It is one of the most representative buildings of the Byzantine mold of the South.

Museo Civico Paleontologico

Otranto (6 Km)

The Civic Museum of Paleontology is home to outstanding collections of prehistoric. It was founded in 1960 by the Speleological Group Salentino and is entitled to Decio de Laurentiis, who directed him until his death. The exhibition starts with the earliest evidence of life in Salento about Cretaceous era to reach up to the beginning of the Iron Age.

Torre Sasso Diroccato

Andrano (17 Km)

The Torre del Sasso, also known as the “Tower of the Myth”, was built in the 16th century. This is a typical example of military architecture, built for defensive reasons. At the time, he had a system of cannons to warn the inhabitants of the surrounding areas in the event of danger. Currently, only the ruins are left, positioned more than 100 m above sea level.

Masseria del Mito

Andrano (18 Km)

The Masseria, located between Tricase and Andrano, was established in the plant of the Abbey of Santa Maria del Mito, which dates back to the 8th century. She took this function only in the '600, because of the problems she had, which forced her, later, to be desecrated. The building was badly damaged by the Turks, and as a result, today only the remaining ruins of the original plant can be admired.

Torre di Andrano ruderi

Andrano (16 Km)

The tower is of sixteenth-century origins and is located near the coastal area. In fact, we are talking only about what has remained from the original construction: a truncated conical structure, which at the time connected the north side with the south side.

Castello Spinola

Andrano (14 Km)

The Spinola Castle dates back to the 13th century and over the years it was modified, according to the needs of the period. It is the typical example of military architecture, as it was fortified several times, but inside you can see many Baroque elements of the '700. Today it is owned by the Municipality of Andrano and headquarters of “Costa Otranto”, the Regional Natural Park.

Castello Corigliano

Corigliano d'Otranto (18 Km)

The Corigliano Castle is one of the most special architectural models found in the municipality of Corigliano d'Otranto. It was built in a quadrangular shape with four corner towers and surrounded by a deep moat. On the facade we can admire paintings by several famous people of the time. Between 1514 and 1519 the building was renovated by Giovan Battista de' Monti. In 1667 the structure passed to the Trani family who transformed it into a ducal palace.

Torre Lupo

Diso (13 Km)

The Lupo Tower is located about 105 meters above sea level, and was built at the end of the fifteenth century for reasons of defence against the Saracen attacks. The tower has a cylindrical shape, and is 7 meters high. Until 1986 the structure was in total abandonment, later it became private property. However, it is currently in a very bad state of preservation.

Porta Alfonsina

Otranto (6 Km)

Porta Alfonsina was built during the fifteenth century as part of the city walls. It was commissioned by Alfonso of Aragon, from whom it also took its name. His is a polygonal structure, and it was built to defend the city from possible enemy attacks. Today, the building is in a good state of preservation.

Castello Aragonese

Otranto (6 Km)

The castle has medieval origins, but the current appearance is the result of a series of restorations carried out over the years. It is a large pentagonal plant with a defensive character. Today, it is in an excellent state of preservation. The majesty of the castle inspired the writer Horace Walpole in the creation of the first Gothic novel in the history of literature.

La Casa Di Frontiera

Otranto (6 Km)

Museo della Civiltà Messapica

Poggiardo (6 Km)

Pal.Baronale

Poggiardo (8 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Uggiano la Chiesa

Uggiano la Chiesa

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Uggiano La Chiesa

Uggiano la Chiesa

Comune di Spongano

Spongano (12 Km)

Comune di Andrano

Andrano (15 Km)

Comune di Otranto

Otranto (6 Km)

Comune di Castro

Castro (11 Km)

Comune di Corigliano D'Otranto

Corigliano d'Otranto (18 Km)

Comune di Cursi

Cursi (13 Km)

Comune di Diso

Diso (12 Km)

Comune di Giuggianello

Giuggianello (7 Km)

Comune di Giurdignano

Giurdignano (4 Km)

Comune di Maglie

Maglie (13 Km)

Comune di Martano

Martano (15 Km)

Comune di Melpignano

Melpignano (15 Km)

Comune di Miggiano

Miggiano (20 Km)

Comune di Minervino di Lecce

Minervino di Lecce (3 Km)

Comune di Cannole

Cannole (10 Km)

Comune di Carpignano Salentino

Carpignano Salentino (14 Km)

Comune di Muro Leccese

Muro Leccese (9 Km)

Comune di Palmariggi

Palmariggi (7 Km)

Comune di Poggiardo

Poggiardo (8 Km)

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica

San Cassiano (11 Km)

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica

Otranto (6 Km)

Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno e Turismo del Lago d'Orta

Otranto (6 Km)