Salento is a land full of surprises, both for the lone traveller who finds himself in close contact with unspoilt nature for the first time, and for families who change their destination every summer, deciding to spend their holidays discovering as yet unknown places, as well as for groups of young people in search of fun and at the same time the right relaxation. So let us continue our interactive tour to discover those corners of Apulia completely forgotten by time and light years away from those frenetic rhythms with which we are accustomed to dealing on a daily basis. We are in Sant"Andrea, a small hamlet in the municipality of Melendugno, several times awarded Blue Flags for the clarity of its marvellous waters. Already on arrival in the car we can breathe in that serene and relaxing air, not at all noisy if we think of the crowded beaches of a Salento summer; crossing the path that leads from the car park to the sea we find ourselves immersed in a riot of scents that only intense Mediterranean scrub conveys, with its various wild species, dry stone walls and a breathtaking panorama. A long rocky ridge overlooks the beautiful Adriatic Sea and opens up to our eyes all the beauty of crystal-clear blue water. As we descend down a narrow, impassable flight of steps that leads right down to the water, all we have to do is take off our shoes, choose a rock to lay our towel on, and dive into the water without thinking twice about discovering the various caves and inlets along this stretch of coastline. The Grotta di Mafar, also known as the Grotta della Prima Spiaggia (Cave of the First Beach) is a small rocky cavity among the white rocks surrounding this enchanting place, and is a popular destination for many tourists who decide to visit it every summer with mask and snorkel in tow. This beautiful sea cave has all the appearance of a small chapel with different shades of colour intertwining in a succession of white, bronze, brown, and with the ends of the rocky sedimentations testifying to the passage of time and the continuous flow of the sea waves to design every single centimetre of this characteristic cave. Take advantage of the opportunity to snorkel to discover a seabed rich in fish and glimpses typical of this marvellous bay, or even for a simple regenerating swim; these waters transmit a freshness and a sense of well-being that is rarely felt in other places. This is the summer of Salento, as the saying goes... sun, sea and wind... happy holidays.
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Via Sant"Andrea - Melendugno (Lecce)
+39 0832 811213
Provinciale Borgagne – S. Andrea Contrada Costarella,73026, Borgagne (Le)
+39 380 4927948
Villaggio Conca Specchiulla, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 803230
SP 366, 73026 - Torre Dell"Orso (Le)
+39 0832/402530
Prov.le S. Andrea – Borgagne, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 81 14 02
Prov.le Torre dell"Orso - Roca, Marina di Melendugno (Le)
+39 347 3607044
Via Lecce 55, 73029 Vernole (Le)
+39 0832 156 3050
Azienda Frassanito, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 333 1360671
Litoranea Otranto San Cataldo - 73028 Località: Otranto (Le)
+39 340 700 3220
Viale dei Pasha", 73026 - Torre dell"Orso (Le)
+39 345 943 5220
Contrada Fontanelle, 80, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 237 686
Bosco Coppola, Strada Comunale, 73026 Borgagne (Le)
+39 0832 811 002 - +39 339 48 49 394
Via Sant"Andrea , 73026, Melendugno, (Le)
+39 0832 811 213 - +39 329 837 4546
SP366 San Cataldo - Otranto Via Podere n. 21, 73028 Frassanito (Le)
+39 320 96 27 983
Via Roca Nuovo - Località Mazza - Prov.le per Torre dell"Orso, Melendugno (Le)
+39.339.130.2786
Strada Comunale Scine, 29, 73020 - Serrano di Carpignano Salentino (Le)
+39 0836 197 5150
SP297 Località Rauccio, 73026 Torre dell’Orso Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 1826 885
Localita" Patolicchie, 73026 Borgagne, Melendugno (Le)
+39 333 423 5950
Contrada Frassanito, 4, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 351 626 9343
SP366 km 24 Otranto - Torre dell"Orso (Le)
+39 328 907 0455
40.232287, 18.443521, Alimini 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 329 932 4607
Via Frassanito, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 803 027
Provinciale 148 Borgagne - S. Andrea Km3, 73026 Borgagne (Le)
+39 328 187 9596
Via Località Frassanito, pod.16, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 335 808 0325
73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 329 711 6374
Via Sant"Andrea, 73026 Borgagne (Le)
+39 335 589 8472
Via del Porticciolo, 73026 Sant"Andrea (Le)
+39 338 846 9242
Loc, 73028 Conca Specchiulla (Le)
+39 0836 806 648
Via Lungomare Matteotti, 10, 73026 Sant"Andrea (Le)
+39 340 502 4958
Località Alimini Frassanito, 73028 Otranto(Le)
+39 389 93 91 694
Via Martano Strada Formelli, 73026 Borgagne (Le)
+39 338 434 6536
Litoranea Otranto - Torre Dell"Orso, Sn, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 806 688
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
