The verse of a song in Salento dialect often resonates with me as a tune when I talk to someone about my beautiful land and it goes like this: (Cinca lu vide nde lassa lu core cinca lu lassa se sonna lu mare) which translated would be whoever sees it leaves his heart there and whoever leaves it dreams of the sea, obviously speaking of Salento. Well, these verses come back to me in a split second now that I am about to write something about a remote and solitary place like Baia delle Orte can be. We are on the south-eastern side of the Heel of Italy, along these beautiful coastlines washed by the Adriatic Sea, intertwined with the green of the surrounding nature, among the uninterrupted pine forests that always come in handy in the height of summer for shady areas, the typical Mediterranean scrub that grows spontaneously almost everywhere, almost as if to mark its belonging to its territory, and dulcis in fundo the crystal blue of these waters that touch each one of us in the depths of our souls; here is precisely explained in all its essence the prologue with reference to the verses of that song. Baia delle Orte is located just 4 kilometres from the more famous Otranto, and to reach it you have to walk along some dirt tracks, among dry stone walls, and paths that seem designed for those who love trekking and nature walks. Once there, the contrast of colours between the white, low cliffs and the transparent blue of a marvellous sea will be evident, making some spots look like real natural open-air swimming pools. Baia delle Orte"s characteristic of being reached in a way that is not exactly convenient and fast represents its absolute strength, as it has been preserved in this way from the uncontrolled human development of doing business and speculating on every single square metre of sea. Here you will feel rewarded by nature, tiptoeing and respectful of the place you are in, fully enjoying every single corner and the unique freshness of these waters that regenerate body and spirit. Glimpses of a wild and unknown Salento that I hope will retain its delicious character over time... have a good summer at Baia delle Orte.
Tonio Viva
Località Punta Palascia, SP87, 73028 Otranto LE
+39 327 3670393
Via S. Francesco di Paola, 10, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39.0836.801877
Litoranea Otranto – Porto Badisco, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+390836812999
Lungomare Terra d"otranto, 5, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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Litoranea Otranto - Porto Badisco, S.P. 87 km 7, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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S.P. 277, Via Giurdignano, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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Via delle Torri, 24, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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Via Martiri d"Otranto, 30, Cocumola (Minervino di Lecce) 73027 - (Le)
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SP 87, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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Strada Provinciale Otranto, 87 Via Masseria le Creste, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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Località Santo Stefano, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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Str. Vicinale Panareo, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 333 908 8540
Via Madonna della Scala, 23, 73020 Casamassella (Le)
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Via Madonna della Scala 86, 73020 Casamassella (Le)
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SP358, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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+39 0836 804 647
Via Uggiano, 27 Casamassella (Le)
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Via Memorie, 73028 Otranto (Le)
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+39 347 0512 752
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, 09/12/2024
