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Things to do in San Foca Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to San Foca Italy. If you’are planning to visit San Foca for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in San Foca and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize San Foca and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near San Foca

Melendugno (0 Km)

Torre di San Foca

The tower of San Foca was built in 1568 by Antonio Saponaro, for defensive reasons against Turkish invasions. The building has a square base structure. After some restorations, today, the tower is home to the Harbor Authority.

Melendugno (0 Km)

Grotta Marina "Poesia Piccola"

In the sea cave called Poesia Piccola, the ancient temple of the god Thaotor Andiras, numerous rock inscriptions have been discovered in Messapian, Greek and Latin languages.

Melendugno (2 Km)

Torre di Roca Vecchia ruderi

The Tower of Roca Vecchia is located in the Municipality of Melendugno, province of Lecce. Currently, the building is in a very bad state of preservation. There is only part of the walls left of the structure.

Vernole (5 Km)

Spiaggia le Cesine

Melendugno (6 Km)

Spiaggia Falesie di Sant' Andrea

Melendugno (7 Km)

Castello D'Amely

The Baronial Palace D'Amely, also called castle, looks like a large tower built in the second half of the 16th century on commission of Pompeo Paladini, seventh baron of Melendugno and Lizzanello. Access to the property was possible through a drawbridge. With the advent of the Barons D'Amely, the drawbridge was replaced with a masonry one surmounted by the noble emblem: two lions supporting a crenellated tower on their backs. Above the coat of arms stands the statue of the Immaculate Madonna.

Melendugno (7 Km)

Abbazia di San Niceta

The Abbey of San Niceta is located in Melendugno in the province of Lecce. It is dedicated to Saint Niceta a martyr, protector of Melendugno, who was burned for his Catholic faith on the orders of the Aryan king Athanaric.

Melendugno (7 Km)

Castello d'Amely

The Castle of Amely was built on the edge of an ancient city wall by the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, at the behest of Pompeo Paladini, around the 16th century. Fortunately, it still retains its original shape and is in excellent condition. Today it is open to the public.

Melendugno (7 Km)

Spiaggia Conca Specchiulla

Melendugno (7 Km)

Castello Petraroli

The Castle was built around the fifteenth century at the behest of Baron Gaspare Petraroli of Ostuni. He had this building built after Ferdinand of Aragon gave him the city. Overall, it is a modest, not imposing construction that looks more like a residential building. It is currently in good condition and you can still see its original form.

Vernole (8 Km)

Riserva Naturale le Cesine

The Cesine Nature Reserve is a natural oasis managed by WWF Italy and is located near the coastal stretch of Vernole. Its name comes from Segine, which means abandoned area. The Reserve consists of two ponds divided by a cord of sandy dunes called Salapi and Pantano Grande. The oasis is characterized by the presence of the diving duck, called the Moriglione, which occurs in the autumn and winter months in the stagnant and brackish areas of the Reserve.

Vernole (10 Km)

Castello di Acaya

The Acaya Castle was built in around 1535 and represents an excellent military architectural example of the era of Charles V. The wall perimeter shows a rectangular shape, with a structure shaped like trapeze. The only connection system with the ground was the bridge. Inside the building a chapel was found used solely by the Baron, as well as an oven and a mill. In the 18th century the castle was destroyed by the Turks.

Vernole (10 Km)

Borgo Murato di Acaya

The Walled Village of Acaya, located in the town of Vernole in the province of Lecce, is part of the homonymous castle. The construction dates back to medieval times, and was modified around the middle of 1500 by the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, on commission of his father Alfonso d'Acaya. Currently it can be visited by all interested parties and tourists.

Otranto (12 Km)

Spiaggia Alimini

Otranto (14 Km)

Spiaggia Baia dei Turchi

The Bay of the Turks, a few kilometers north of Otranto, is the place where, according to tradition, Turkish warriors landed during the siege of the city of Otranto in the fifteenth century. Sandy and unspoiled, the bay belongs to the precious protected oasis of the Alimini Lakes, one of the most important ecosystems of Salento and Puglia.

Cavallino (17 Km)

Specchia Sentina

The Bilge Mirror, is a megalithic monument present within the Messapian settlement. Among the many mirrors existing in the Cavallinese territory, this is the most important in size. Its function is that of defense and vigilance and takes its name from the Latin verb speculor which means “observing around”. The large pile has elliptical base and a height of 3 meters.

Cavallino (17 Km)

Palazzo Ducale

The Doge's Palace or Castromedian-Limburg Castle is a construction from the second half of the 15th century. The interior, characterized by an atrium in which there is a statue in Lecce stone depicting the founder of the Castromediano family, houses vast rooms decorated with architectural elements typical of the Baroque period. Of particular artistic value are the gallery, whose cross vault is enriched by the symbols of the zodiac, the arms room and the living room.

Lecce (17 Km)

Spiaggia Torre Veneri

Cavallino (18 Km)

Menhir di Ussano

The Menhir di Ussano, within the competence of the municipality of Cavallino, is 5 km from the town. The term menhir, of Breton origin, is obtained from the union of the words' men 'and' hir ', i.e. 'long stone'. This is 2.50 m tall and octagonal.

Otranto (18 Km)

Spiaggia la Punta

Otranto (18 Km)

Spiaggia Marina di Otranto

Lecce (19 Km)

Torre Veneri

Torre Veneri is located along the Salento coast of the city of Lecce. It was built in the 16th century with the aim of defending the city from attacks by the Saracens. The tower is also built on two floors, on the ground floor there is a cistern and a stone staircase. The tower deserves to be seen, especially since it is a beautiful example of construction from the 16th century.

Otranto (19 Km)

Porta Alfonsina

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.

Otranto (19 Km)

Museo Civico Paleontologico

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.

Otranto (19 Km)

Cattedrale di Otranto

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.

Otranto (19 Km)

Chiesa di San Pietro

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.

Otranto (19 Km)

Castello Aragonese

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.

Lecce (20 Km)

Torre del Parco

Located in the heart of Lecce, it is one of the most symbolic monuments of the city of the of medieval and Renaissance period. The tower, more than 23 meters high and built on three levels, is surrounded by a moat in which were bred bears.

Otranto (20 Km)

Spiaggia Torre del Serpe

Lecce (20 Km)

Pinacoteca d'Arte Francescana

The Franciscan Art Gallery is located inside Palazzo Fulgenzio that dates back to the 16th century. It is an art museum that was run by the Franciscan Friars. Currently it houses a large collection of works, a hundred sixteenth-century, seventeenth-century and eighteenth-century paintings. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. Admission to the art gallery is free of charge for all interested in art.

Lecce (20 Km)

Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale

The Chinese Missionary Museum and Natural History owns various objects that the missionaries of the Friars Minor collected during their pilgrimage to the East. These are objects such as statues, tapestries, musical instruments, shells, examples of earthly fauna. Important for the enrichment of the museum is the collaboration with the University of Salento, with the WWF and the Environment League.

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Beaches

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B&B CONTRADA VIVA

Cutrofiano (25 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.

SENTINELLA

Melendugno (3 Km) - Via Degli Eucaliptus S.N.

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

NATURALIS BIO RESORT

Martano (12 Km) - Via Traglia S.N.

e-mail www +393498251363

IL COLOMBAIO DI FRANCO E LUISA

Carpignano Salentino (12 Km) - Largo Cacorzo 15

e-mail www +393356584664

CELI BLU

Lizzanello (15 Km) - Via Paladini 55

e-mail www +393276880959

IL PICCOLO LAGO

Otranto (15 Km) - Contrada Fontanelle 137

e-mail www +393277915816

SAMADHI

Zollino (17 Km) - Via Stazione 116

e-mail www +39836/600284

LA OZZA

Otranto (19 Km) - Via Can. Martire Schito 13

e-mail www +393334651566

FONTANELLE

Otranto (19 Km) - Via S.P. 366, Km 28 S.N.

e-mail www

I TABACCHI

Cavallino (19 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 (20 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..

IL VIANDANTE

Maglie (22 Km) - Via Dante Alighieri 9

e-mail www +393280410576

IL SALENTINO B&B

Lequile (22 Km) - Via San Pietro In Lama 73

e-mail www +393703061727

HANQORIAS

Muro Leccese (22 Km) - Via Isonzo 28

e-mail www +39836/428825

QUO VADIS

Uggiano la Chiesa (22 Km) - A. Diaz 21

e-mail www +393397271044

SALENTUM TERRAE

Sanarica (24 Km)

e-mail www

LA MARGHERITA

Poggiardo (27 Km) - Via Pio Xii 7

e-mail www +393273622667

SANTA CESAREA TERME

Santa Cesarea Terme (29 Km) - Via Sele 9

e-mail www +393442336251

2F SALENTO

Copertino (29 Km) - Via Cosimo Mariano 259

e-mail www +393490888588

Things to do in San Foca Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Spiaggia San Foca

What To See near San Foca

Torre di San Foca

Grotta Marina "Poesia Piccola"

Torre di Roca Vecchia ruderi

Spiaggia le Cesine

Spiaggia Falesie di Sant' Andrea

Castello D'Amely

Abbazia di San Niceta

Castello d'Amely

Spiaggia Conca Specchiulla

Castello Petraroli

Riserva Naturale le Cesine

Castello di Acaya

Borgo Murato di Acaya

Spiaggia Alimini

Spiaggia Baia dei Turchi

Specchia Sentina

Palazzo Ducale

Spiaggia Torre Veneri

Menhir di Ussano

Spiaggia la Punta

Spiaggia Marina di Otranto

Torre Veneri

Porta Alfonsina

Museo Civico Paleontologico

Cattedrale di Otranto

Chiesa di San Pietro

Castello Aragonese

Torre del Parco

Spiaggia Torre del Serpe

Pinacoteca d'Arte Francescana

Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale

Other attractions in San Foca

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