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Things to do in Morciano di Leuca Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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What To See near Morciano di Leuca

Salve (2 Km)

Villaggio Protoappenninico di Spigolizzi

The ProtoApennine Village of Spigolizzi was created In the 15th century to defend itself against the attacks of the Turks. The Salvesi built a small but well-equipped Fortilizio, thanks to which they valiantly resisted the assaults of the Barbarian privateers.

Salve (2 Km)

Chiesa di Sant’Antonio da Padova

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua was built in the second half of the twentieth century, expanding the ancient chapel of Santa Maria. The facade, in Lecce stone, has a round arch entrance surmounted by a central rose window and a large cross. The interior houses two frescoes from the second half of the sixteenth century representing the Annunciation and the Last Judgment.

Salve (2 Km)

Chiesa di Santu Lasi

The Church of San Biagio, locally known by the name of Santu Lasi, has a sober facade, with central portal and window, on which the coat of arms of the municipality of Salve is carved. The interior houses a stone statue of San Biagio and frescoes from various eras.

Barbarano del Capo (2 Km)

Leuca Piccola

Leuca Piccola is a historical monument that belongs to the period between 1685 and 1709. It was used by pilgrims to celebrate the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Leuca. In 1988 the building was restored by the Municipal Administration whose main purpose was to protect many details such as the frescoes that decorate the entire monument.

Salve (2 Km)

Masseria del Fano

The farm of Fano stands at the top of the eastern side of the Canal, a short distance from the archaeological site of the “Chiusa”. It dominates the entire area and offers panoramic views across the surrounding area.

Salve (2 Km)

Cappella di Sant'Anna

The chapel of Sant'Anna, built in the late 18th century by the Alemanno family, is located on the road that connects the town to the marina of Pescoluse. It is characterized by the simple architectural lines typical of rural buildings. Inside you can admire an interesting fresco depicting Sant'Anna.

Salve (2 Km)

Chiesa Madre di San Nicola Magno

The Mother Church of St. Nicholas the Great dates back to the 6th century; restored and expanded for the first time between 1577 and 1593, it assumed its present appearance in 1672. It was most likely built on the ruins of a temple dedicated to the god Janus, the ancient church, dedicated to SS. Salvatore, corresponds to the portion of the span that currently precedes the high altar.

Salve (2 Km)

Cappella del S.S.Crocifisso

The Chapel of the SS Crucifix was built in 1593 by Don Ferrante Delli Falconi. This is characterized by its sober architectural lines, typical of rural religious buildings. Currently, the chapel is completely bare inside.

Castrignano del Capo (3 Km)

Castello di Giuliano

Giuliano Castle is a building from the sixteenth century. The latter is a splendid example of a feudal castle of Salento. Even today it maintains some characteristic elements, such as the moat, a masonry bridge and the wall all around. Fortunately, it is still in good condition, damaged only in small parts and is open to the public.

Alessano (4 Km)

Castello di Montesardo

The castle was built between the 15th and 16th century and is located in the oldest part of the country. The building underwent several transformations, it was first purchased by the Romasi barons, then, at a later time by the Vocationist Fathers. It is currently used as a nursing home for the elderly.

Castrignano del Capo (4 Km)

Torre di Salignano

The Tower of Salignano is located in the municipality of Castrignano del Capo, in Puglia. The building was built in 1550, for reasons of defense against pirate attacks. It has a circular structure, fifteen meters high and twenty meters wide. Recently, it has been refurbished and is used for various cultural activities.

Salve (4 Km)

Spiaggia di Pescoluse

Gagliano del Capo (5 Km)

Canalone del Ciolo

Gagliano del Capo (5 Km)

Chiesa Matrice di Gagliano del Capo

Castrignano del Capo (6 Km)

Torre Marchiello ruderi

The Marchiello Tower was built in 1569. The tower is also known as Torre Imbrachielli and is 12 meters high. In 1967, the tower was renovated. Currently, there are only a few remains of the tower that demonstrate its circular structure.

Marina di Leuca (6 Km)

Grotta del Diavolo

The Devil's Cave was so named because in it the echo of the sea that the popular belief attributed to the devil was heard. It is accessible from the sea and from land and even here in recent times tools and weapons dating back to the Neolithic period have been brought to light.

Marina di Leuca (6 Km)

Grotta dei Giganti

The Grotto of the Giants, so called because in it were found remains of pachyderms and other archaeological finds such as human bones, Byzantine shards and bronze coins. Legend has it that the bodies of the giants killed by Libyan Hercules were buried in it.

Castrignano del Capo (7 Km)

Torre dell'Omomorto

The Omorto Tower was used for reasons of defence from the ships of the Saracens. It was erected in 1555 by the Count of Alessano, Andrea Gonzaga. The Tower of Omorto took this name because some human bones were found inside it. The tower was abandoned in the 17th century and since then the building has not undergone any restoration.

Castrignano del Capo (7 Km)

Faro di Santa Maria di Leuca

The lighthouse of Santa Maria di Leuca is located on Punta Meliso. It was designed by engineer Achille Rossi and was activated in 1866 with a fixed light system. It is about 48 m high from the base and emits three beams of light that are visible at more than 40 km. With a spiral staircase of 254 steps you can climb to the cage of the projection apparatus.

Salve (9 Km)

Torre Pali Diroccato

Torre Pali is one of the numerous coastal watchtowers built in the 16th century by Charles V to defend the Salento territory from the invasions of the Saracen pirates. At the time of construction, the tower was on the mainland, but due to coastal erosion, it is now completely surrounded by sea waters.

Tricase (10 Km)

Torre di Palane

The Palane Tower, 15 meters high, is part of the system of the watchtowers of the Salento peninsula. The structure was built in the 16th century, and has a plan with a pyramidal trunk, built with sandstone blocks.

Tricase (10 Km)

Castello di Tutino

The Castle of Tutino was built in 1580, by Don Luigi Trane. Originally, the castle had nine towers, of which today only five are left. Currently, the best preserved part is the back, the one facing east. The structure passed into the hands of several owners, the last were the Caputo, who allocated space for tobacco processing until the sixties of the last century.

Tricase (10 Km)

La Quercia Vallonea

The Quercia Vallonea di Tricase is located in the beautiful area of Salento. He is 600 years old and is among the oldest specimens in Europe. Various stories and legends were born around the oak tree. It is one of the places of particular interest for tourists visiting this area.

Tricase (10 Km)

Spiaggia Marina Serra

Andrano (13 Km)

Masseria del Mito

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.

Ugento (13 Km)

Torre Mozza Diroccato

The Mozza Tower is located in the town of Salento in the province of Lecce. The building was built in the 16th century on commission of King Charles V. During World War II, the tower was used by soldiers as a machine gun station. Over the years, this was restored.

Andrano (14 Km)

Torre Sasso Diroccato

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.

Andrano (15 Km)

Torre di Andrano ruderi

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.

Ugento (16 Km)

Museo Civico Archeologico "S. Zecca"

The “S. Mint” Civic Archaeological Museum is spread over two floors and welcomes rich testimonies and materials of Paleontology and Messapian civilization of the area. The most important work is represented by a faithful copy of the famous statue of Zeus, found in the 1960s in Ugento.

Andrano (16 Km)

Castello Spinola

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.

Ugento (16 Km)

Spiaggia Lido sabbioso

Diso (18 Km)

Torre Lupo

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.

Other attractions in Morciano di Leuca

Museums

Museo Archeologico di Vereto - MAV

Beaches

Spiaggia Promontorio di novaglie

Beaches

Spiaggia Seno dell'acquaviva

Beaches

Spiaggia AcquaViva sorgente di acqua in mare

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PICCA PICCA - >Morciano di Leuca

PICCA PICCA

Morciano di Leuca - Via Di Pozzo Fasulo -

e-mail www +398331827759

ADELAIDE - >Salve

ADELAIDE

Salve (1 Km) - Via Mauro 36

e-mail www +393209172671

MASSERIA NOVA ISOLA VERDE 2 - >Alessano

MASSERIA NOVA ISOLA VERDE 2

Alessano (4 Km) - Via Prov. Alessano-Presicce Sn

e-mail www +393381045921

BELLAMIA - >Gagliano del Capo

BELLAMIA

Gagliano del Capo (5 Km) - Via Fra' Basiliano Le Mura 44

e-mail www +393475169946

ACQUAVIVA - >Castrignano del Capo

ACQUAVIVA

Castrignano del Capo (6 Km) - Via Quinto Ennio 164

e-mail www +39833/758611

BOSCO ALTO - >Tricase

BOSCO ALTO

Tricase (9 Km) - Via Della Croce Sn

e-mail www

LA ZAVIRNA - >Andrano

LA ZAVIRNA

Andrano (15 Km) - Via Ciro Menotti 45

e-mail www +39836/948420

ANTICA VIA DELLE AIE - >Ruffano

ANTICA VIA DELLE AIE

Ruffano (16 Km) - Corso Umberto I 30

e-mail www +39833-693014

CASE VACANZA MARE DEL SUD - >Ugento

CASE VACANZA MARE DEL SUD

Ugento (17 Km) - Via Consoli Romani (2? Piano) 33

e-mail www +393286868081

PANORAMICO - >Castro

PANORAMICO

Castro (19 Km) - Panoramica 100

e-mail www +39836-943007/943123/943292

SALENTERRA - >Alliste

SALENTERRA

Alliste (21 Km) - Piazza Indipendenza Sn

e-mail www +393248991839

CARUSEDDHRI - >Casarano

CARUSEDDHRI

Casarano (22 Km) - Via Concordia 28

e-mail www

LA MARGHERITA - >Poggiardo

LA MARGHERITA

Poggiardo (23 Km) - Via Pio Xii 7

e-mail www +393273622667

SANTA CESAREA TERME - >Santa Cesarea Terme

SANTA CESAREA TERME

Santa Cesarea Terme (23 Km) - Via Sele 9

e-mail www +393442336251

LOCANDA A CASA TU MARTINU - >Taviano

LOCANDA "A CASA TU MARTINU"

Taviano (24 Km) - Via Corsica 95

e-mail www +39833-913652

LE GEMELLE - >Racale

LE GEMELLE

Racale (25 Km) - Via Morelli 4

e-mail www +393389051330

SALENTUM TERRAE - >Sanarica

SALENTUM TERRAE

Sanarica (26 Km)

e-mail www

HANQORIAS - >Muro Leccese

HANQORIAS

Muro Leccese (28 Km) - Via Isonzo 28

e-mail www +39836/428825

Tips for sleeping in Morciano di Leuca

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Hotels

Destinations nearby

Patu'

Patu'

It is 2,6 Km away - about 3 minutes

Salve

It is 2,7 Km away - about 4 minutes

Castrignano del Capo

Castrignano del Capo

It is 4,1 Km away - about 6 minutes

Alessano

Alessano

It is 6,5 Km away - about 10 minutes

Gagliano del Capo

Gagliano del Capo

It is 8,2 Km away - about 12 minutes

Corsano

Corsano

It is 9,2 Km away - about 15 minutes

Specchia

Specchia

It is 13,1 Km away - about 18 minutes

Tricase

It is 13,4 Km away - about 19 minutes

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