The Spiaggia della Rotonda Il Chiapparo is a stretch of reef on the Ionian Sea in Santa Caterina, a hamlet in the municipality of Nardò, a few kilometres from both Porto Cesareo and Gallipoli. This stretch of coastline is actually an unguarded reef like much of the Santa Caterina area consisting mainly of hilly areas and a coastline formed by wide cliffs that descend directly into the sea, only in some places are there sandy spots. The Spiaggia della Rotonda (Rotunda Beach) stretches along a small inlet between rocks and small caves that lead directly into the sea. During the summer season, this beautiful bay is taken by storm by children who challenge each other to dive from different points on the cliffs, so you can easily choose your favourite rock where you can lay out your towel and take a dip in this wonderful sea from time to time. The cool, transparent water is a crystal-clear blue with different hues that change according to the time of day, and the seabed is ideal for snorkelling or even for a simple swim; letting yourself be massaged by the beauty of these waters is a real cure-all for the body. From this point on the coast, there are also several trails for running and trekking lovers amidst the unspoilt nature, through the typical Mediterranean vegetation with the characteristic Aleppo pines a predominant feature in the Santa Caterina area. It is a little difficult to find parking in the middle of summer, but otherwise we are not very far from the centre, so it will not be difficult to find a bar or supermarket to refresh yourself. The bay is quite popular with local families precisely because of its convenience, as it is easily reached from the nearby houses, but it is still a respectable place. A must-visit!
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Litoranea S.Isidoro – S.Caterina, C.da Sciogli – Torre Inserraglio Nardò (LE)
+39 0833 830691
Via Giustiniano 4 - Santa Caterina di Nardò
+390833867862
Lungomare Lamarmora 105 - Santa Maria al Bagno - Nardò (Lecce)
+39 0833 573603
Via Appia, 2, Santa Maria al Bagno LE
+39 333 435 6241
SP112, 115a, 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39.347.151.7554
Contrada Coppola, 73044 Galatone (Le)
+39 351 996 8079
Via Emanuele Filiberto 172/174, Litoranea S.Caterina-S.Maria al Bagno, 73050 – Nardò (Le)
+39 0832 351321
Via S. Trinchese 24, loc. Torre Mozza, 73048, Nardò (Le)
+39 335 395 215
Villaggio Resta, 58, 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39 348 342 3160
Strada S. Maria n. 137 - Santa Maria al Bagno - Nardò (Le)
+39 0833 576 531
Via A. Di Crollalanza, 53 - Nardò (Le)
+39 338 275 0044
Contrada Carignano Grande n.52, 73048 Nardò Le)
+39 344 223 6314
Strada Santa Caterina, 177, 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39 0833 574 686
SP90 Km 2, 73044 Galatone (Le)
+39 368 389 0377
Via Pietro De Braco 14 Santa Maria al Bagno, Nardò (Le)
+39 340 156 9049
SP17 Località Tre Pietre, Santa Maria al Bagno (Le)
+39 339 208 8681
Via G. Almirante, 50, 73044 Galatone (Le)
+39 0833 880 836
Via Tommaso Giaccari 73043 S.Maria al Bagno - Nardò (Le)
+39 0832 182 6913
Strada Santa Caterina, 176, 73050 Nardò (Le)
+39 320 07 81 172 (Luigi)
Lit. Gallipoli-Santa Maria al Bagno, 73014 Padula Bianca (Le)
+39 0833 208 811
Via Benedetto Leuzzi, 46, 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39 347 012 5634
Via Giovanni Pietro D"Alessandro n.11, 73050 Santa Maria al Bagno - Nardò (Le)
+39 0833 572 506
Via Antonello da Messina, 73048 Santa Maria al Bagno (Le)
+39 339 104 0084
Via Delfino 3, 73014 Gallipoli (Le)
+39 348 070 6057
Viale Orsa Maggiore 43, 73014 Gallipoli (Le)
+39 338 709 7465
Via Cristoforo Colombo 100, 73014 Gallipoli (Le)
+39 0833 186 5436
Via Lamarmora, 130, 73050 Santa Maria al Bagno - Nardò (Le)
+39 0833 573 667
Via Trieste, 15, 73050 Nardò (Le)
+39 393 916 1311
The names of beaches, lidos, natural swimming pools, caves, coastal towers, nature parks and reserves, along with the names of accommodation facilities such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, agritourisms, holiday homes, resorts, hostels and campsites, are deliberately left in their original language to respect the culture, historical identity and authenticity of the area.
Last update, 02/12/2024
