4 Beaches of Capilungo - Alliste
Sunset café
Salento, Capilungo - Alliste: The Sunset Cafe is a terrace on the sea which spreads out over a few wooden platforms and offers aperitifs, drinks and snacks of all kinds to be enjoyed comfortably seated, perhaps while admiring a wonderful, colourful sunset. We are in Capilungo, a marina in Alliste in the province of Lecce, and travelling along the southern coast road from Gallipoli to Santa Maria di Leuca we stop for a break, but above all to contemplate an evocative stretch of coastline that alternates small sandy coves with stretches of easily accessible cliffs. The sea is the true and only wealth in Capilungo, blue and crystal clear it lends itself wonderfully for snorkelling but also for a regenerating swim. The Sunset Cafe offers a panoramic view that is priceless. It is open from morning with excellent breakfasts until the evening when the place fills up with people. Scent of summer, many greetings from the Sunset Cafe in Capilungo.
Marina di Capilungo
Salento, Capilungo - Alliste: Marina di Capilungo is characterised by a beautiful stretch of coastline formed by low, easily accessible cliffs and a clear blue sea. We are on the eastern side of Salento along the shores washed by the Ionian Sea, and this small hamlet in the municipality of Alliste, in the province of Lecce, fills up with tourists and holidaymakers during the summer season. The Marina di Capilungo is located between Posto Rosso and Torre Suda, and the entire landscape alternates between small sandy coves and stretches of reef; access to the sea is easy, the water is shallow for a few metres, and it is ideal for families with children who flock to this stretch of coastline every summer to spend a relaxing day at the beach. Capilungo beach is not far from the town centre so it will not be difficult to find a bar or a supermarket for any need. The place is fantastic, as is much of the stretch of coastline from Gallipoli to Santa Maria di Leuca, so Capilungo, being a not inconsiderable transit point in high season, is the ideal stop for a refreshing swim in these beautiful waters. Happy holidays from Marina di Capilungo.
Torre Sinfono
Salento, Capilungo - Alliste: Torre Sinfonò is located in Capilungo, a hamlet in the municipality of Alliste in the province of Lecce. We are in Lower Salento, along a beautiful stretch of coastline bathed by the waters of the Ionian Sea, and this 16th-century tower stands 50 metres above the sea at an altitude of about 16 metres. Torre Sinfonò is part of the complex system of watchtowers erected during the 16th century to deal with the continuous incursions of the Turkish pirates who raged the coasts of the Salento in those years. The tower communicated to the south with Torre San Giovanni and to the north with Torre Suda; today only the first floor of Torre Sinfonò remains and it is located inside a private property. Torre Sinfonò has a circular base and what remains is the sloping plinth that ends with the upper curb with a diameter of about 11 metres. Timeless beauty from the Capilungo marina, happy holidays.
La Pilella
Salento, Capilungo - Alliste: Between Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca, descending along a suggestive stretch of coastline characterised by rocky terrain with cliffs alternating with small sandy bays, we come across a small, quiet seaside resort, Pilella. We are in Capilungo, a marina forming part of the municipality of Alliste, in the province of Lecce, and the entire surrounding area presents itself to our eyes with the typical colours of the territory; from the green of the Mediterranean maquis to the brown of the rocky coastline to a blue embrace with the beautiful crystal-clear sea at la Pilella. There is a peaceful atmosphere here, and the area is ideal for those seeking relaxation and wishing to spend a relaxing day at the beach. There are few, if any, organised lidos, only stretches of low cliffs and a sea that lends itself marvellously to snorkelling or even a healthy, regenerating swim. Spotting an inviting rock will not be difficult once you arrive at the Pilella, and then you can spread out your towel, open your favourite magazine and relax under the warm Salento sun for a perfect tan to make your colleagues envious when you return to work. Scent of a real holiday and pleasant sensations from an inviting part of Puglia, many greetings from Capilungo.