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Things to do in Sannicola Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Sannicola Italy. If you’are planning to visit Sannicola 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 Sannicola 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 Sannicola and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Sannicola a Seaside Resort in South Eastern Italy

Cliffs of San Mauro

This beautiful seaside resort many vacationers visit and revisit is located in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of South Eastern Italy.

Though there is no recorded history on this small resort of 5924 inhabitants according to 2008 census, it has ample evidence to believe that it has been in existence during the times of the Romans. The best evidence is the watch tower that stands on a hillock by the see that has been used to keep watch for early detection of threats from the sea.
The beach of this tranquil resort becomes lively in the night with lively music and good food offered by its many restaurants.
This place is so well known for its night life that many people from cities far away visit this place to enjoy.
Its sea food and pasta are good treats for the diners.
Sea-food is made from fresh Mediterranean fish caught by the local fishermen.  It is quite possible for this to be one of the reasons for food being so cheap there.

In addition to the wining and dining, Sannicola also offers some historic sites for tourists to visit. The main attraction of course is the Roma Guard tower that still stands like a sentinel looking at the sea for invaders.
There is a story of a princess being held captive in this tower and her dying for being separated from her lover through heart break.
There is also the 14th century castle built by Prince Pietro Lanza Braciforte. He has built it for his bride Eleonora Spinelli. Subsequently, many noble families have occupied it. One could imagine its old glory when looking at it even today.
There is also the Museum of Sannicola that offers a few ancient artifacts to the visitor who is inquisitive to know more about this beautiful place. The church of San Nicoal da Tolentino is also a place worth a visit.

written by Mandino Gojanovic - Last update: 01/01/2020

What To See near Sannicola

Gallipoli (8 Km)

Fontana greco romana

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.

Nardo' (11 Km)

Parco naturale regionale Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano

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.

Corigliano d'Otranto (18 Km)

Castello Corigliano

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.

Are you looking for other ideas for sleeping in Sannicola?

Villa Vacanze Paradiso - >Neviano
Neviano (3 Km) - S.P. Neviano - Tuglie
B&B CONTRADA VIVA - >Cutrofiano
Cutrofiano (12 Km) - Via Collepasso Snc
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.
Hotel Bar Miramare - >Porto Cesareo
Porto Cesareo (23 Km) - P.Za N. Sauro,11
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
Porto Cesareo (26 Km) - Via Dei Bacini Snc
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
GRECALE - >Gallipoli
Gallipoli (8 Km) - Via Sant'Elia 16
CARUSEDDHRI - >Casarano
Casarano (12 Km) - Via Concordia 28
LOCANDA A CASA TU MARTINU - >Taviano
Taviano (12 Km) - Via Corsica 95
LE GEMELLE - >Racale
Racale (16 Km) - Via Morelli 4
SALENTERRA - >Alliste
Alliste (16 Km) - Piazza Indipendenza Sn
ANTICA VIA DELLE AIE - >Ruffano
Ruffano (19 Km) - Corso Umberto I 30
SAMADHI - >Zollino
Zollino (19 Km) - Via Stazione 116
2F SALENTO - >Copertino
Copertino (20 Km) - Via Cosimo Mariano 259
IL VIANDANTE - >Maglie
Maglie (20 Km) - Via Dante Alighieri 9
IL GABBIANO - >Porto Cesareo
Porto Cesareo (23 Km) - Via Alfieri 1? Piano 10
HANQORIAS - >Muro Leccese
Muro Leccese (23 Km) - Via Isonzo 28
CASE VACANZA MARE DEL  SUD - >Ugento
Ugento (23 Km) - Via Consoli Romani (2? Piano) 33
NATURALIS BIO RESORT - >Martano
Martano (24 Km) - Via Traglia S.N.
IL SALENTINO  B&B - >Lequile
Lequile (24 Km) - Via San Pietro In Lama 73
I TABACCHI - >Cavallino
Cavallino (25 Km) - Via Prov. Cavallino San Cesario
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).
LA ZAVIRNA - >Andrano
Andrano (26 Km) - Via Ciro Menotti 45
IL COLOMBAIO DI FRANCO E LUISA - >Carpignano Salentino
Carpignano Salentino (26 Km) - Largo Cacorzo 15
LA MARGHERITA - >Poggiardo
Poggiardo (26 Km) - Via Pio Xii 7
SALENTUM TERRAE - >Sanarica
Sanarica (26 Km)
CELI BLU - >Lizzanello
Lizzanello (27 Km) - Via Paladini 55
TOURIST - >Nardo'
Nardo' (28 Km) - Caravaggio 1
BOSCO ALTO - >Tricase
Tricase (28 Km) - Via Della Croce Sn

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