8 Beaches of Marina di Andrano
Grotta Verde
Salento, Marina di Andrano: Grotta Verde is located in Marina di Andrano, in the province of Lecce. We are located along the area known as Basso Salento on the south-eastern side of the Salento coast, characterised mainly by cliffs intertwined with typical Mediterranean scrub and ending in a clear blue sea. This area is rich in beautiful inlets and characteristic fjords all waiting to be discovered. The presence of numerous grottoes intrigues hundreds of tourists every year who flock to these beautiful coastlines in search of fresh sensations to be immortalised perhaps with an evocative selfie. One of the many natural tourist attractions that the Marina di Andrano offers is certainly the Grotta Verde (Green Cave), this beautiful sea cavity so called because thanks to the play of light reflecting in the waters of the cave, the whole environment takes on an emerald green colour, drawing a unique spectacle that fills the soul with positive feelings, thus enriching the experience of our holiday. The Green Cave is a unique spectacle of nature. It should definitely be visited during the morning hours, as from the afternoon onwards the light fades and those wonderful reflections from the sun"s rays begin to diminish. For diving enthusiasts, this place offers various stations to enjoy the thrill of diving into these waters so fresh and regenerating for the body and spirit. All this is Marina di Andrano, with its Grotta Verde (Green Grotto) and the beauty of a land waiting to be discovered... enjoy your summer!
Lido Cochabamba
Salento, Marina di Andrano: The Cochabamba Lido is a bathing establishment located in Marina di Andrano in the province of Lecce, on the Adriatic coast of Lower Salento. The Cochabamba Lido stretches along a stretch of coastline characterised by low cliffs combined with the typical greenery of the Mediterranean macchia; this facility is built on wooden decks and provides its customers with deckchairs, sunbeds and beach umbrellas all placed at the right distance from each other to maintain privacy and confidentiality during the summer season. Access to the sea is facilitated by a walkway that leads directly into the water and a dip in these clear, cool waters is a real adrenalin rush for the body. The bar offers a range of drinks to sip while lying comfortably on a sun lounger admiring this beautiful view of the surrounding landscape, surrounded by unspoilt nature. The restaurant at the Cochabamba Lido also offers a range of typical Mediterranean dishes and a wide selection of wines to accompany your meal. The air you breathe is one of absolute relaxation, that gentle breeze that blows here is a real pleasure combined with the warmth of the Salento sun. The sea immediately becomes deep after a few strokes and the seabed is ideal for snorkelling and discovering beautiful hidden coves. The Cochabamba Lido awaits you for a summer season full of taste and fun, let yourself be pampered by the beauty of this characteristic coastline... this is the summer of Salento... this is Cochabamba.
Spiaggia il Fiume
Salento, Marina di Andrano: The Marina di Andrano falls under the same municipality, we are in the province of Lecce, along the south-eastern side of the Salento, here where the sunrise is explosive in its variety of bright colours and represents each time the hope of a land rich in culture and beauty to offer to the passing visitor. Marina di Andrano covers a stretch of coastline of about 3 kilometres along which we find several places all worthy of a visit, one of which is Marina Torre, characterised by wide cliffs and small inlets full of surprises and small caves waiting to be discovered. At Marina Torre we find the Spiaggia il Fiume (the River Beach), so called because of the presence of numerous freshwater springs in the sea that will accompany your dips and baths in these wonderful waters with an unusual feeling of freshness. The Spiaggia il Fiume beach is quite busy in the height of summer. This stretch of coastline deserves our full attention as the surrounding landscape offers a respectable panorama, immersed in unspoilt nature and with a crystal clear blue sea. For diving enthusiasts, there are several points from which to feel that rush of adrenalin as you dive into the water. However, for those who do not like any kind of acrobatics, access to the sea is comfortably ensured by an artificial platform that allows you to enter the sea in comfort. This place is frequented by families with children and young people in search of relaxation and tranquillity. The water becomes deep after a few strokes and the seabed lends itself willingly to snorkelling enthusiasts discovering the suggestive play of light in the most hidden recesses of this beautiful coastline. Summer is the most beautiful and full of emotions season par excellence, and experiencing it by visiting the Spiaggia il Fiume and Marina di Andrano means stimulating the senses and seeking that well-being which is useful for the body and spirit. Happy holidays from Salento.
Lungomare delle Agavi
Salento, Marina di Andrano: The Lungomare delle Agavi is located in Marina di Andrano in the province of Lecce, in the deep south-east of this wonderful land called Salento. The Lungomare delle Agavi is a characteristic coastal path of about 2 kilometres that connects the Piazzale della Grotta Verde (Green Grotto Square) to the locality called La Botte. This stretch of coastline is characterised by low cliffs that lead directly into the water. The sea is of an impressive blue and transparency, and on some days there is a strong scent of saltiness that is so dear to those who love to experience the coastline with all the emotions it continually manages to give us. The route is well maintained, the promenade is ideal for a relaxing stroll and offers various refreshment points with kiosks and bars for a cool drink. In the summer, this place becomes more crowded than ever. The type of coastline offers many opportunities for a dip in these wonderful waters, for a healthy swim or for snorkelling and discovering the beautiful seabed. The water immediately becomes high, so equip yourself with rock shoes for the rest, it will not be difficult to find an inviting spot, spread out your beach towel and relax perhaps with your favourite book while you let yourself be warmed by the rays of a sun that tingles as never before in summer. The freshness of the sea, the warmth of the sun and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, what more could you ask for for a relaxing and peaceful holiday, all of which you will find at the Lungomare delle Agavi... welcome to Marina di Andrano and enjoy your well-deserved holiday.
Grotta della Botte
Salento, Marina di Andrano: The Grotta della Botte is located in Marina di Andrano, in the province of Lecce. This stretch of coastline is characterised by inaccessible cliffs that end directly in the sea, alternating with convenient access to the sea and is also ideal for families with children. One of these spots is certainly La Grotta della Botte, where the sea lends itself by offering a real natural open-air swimming pool, the water maintains a fairly shallow depth to the delight of children who can play in peace and the peace of mind of parents who can stay calm. The Grotta della Botte (Barrel Cave) is a small cavity in this place full of beautiful coves waiting to be discovered, so equip yourself with flippers and a mask to go and discover the most characteristic ravines with beautiful plays of light that colour most of the crevices between the rocks of this wonderful stretch of coastline. Marina di Andrano has maintained its charm as a tranquil tourist village over time, thanks above all to the fact that it is perhaps not as well known as the most famous tourist resorts in the Salento; this certainly benefits those fortunate visitors who each year decide to spend part of their holidays in these wonderful places. Some of the rocks at La Botte are particularly inviting, so don"t hesitate to put on your beach towel and take advantage of it for a perfect tan to make your colleagues envious when you get back to work. A dive where the water is bluest said a famous song and at the Grotta della Botte you will be spoilt for choice to experience the unusual freshness of these beautiful waters. We are on the side of the Adriatic Sea, and the richness of this coastline offers a variety of strong emotions to collect among the most precious selfies as intimate memories of a beautiful summer... Happy holidays from Grotta della Botte.
Spiaggia della Botte
Salento, Marina di Andrano: The Spiaggia della Botte (Beach of the Barrel) is located at La Botte in Marina di Andrano, a picturesque village that overlooks the impressive Adriatic Sea and falls under the same municipality of Andrano, in the province of Lecce. The Spiaggia della Botte beach is actually not a real beach; on the contrary, this stretch of coastline is characterised by wide cliffs, small caves and beautiful inlets waiting to be discovered. Spiaggia della Botte is also a municipal lido for the disabled, the elderly and expectant mothers. The efficient and trained staff take care of people who need help, accompanying them safely for a relaxing swim in these beautiful waters. The stretch of coastline deserves our full attention. In summer, it is certainly a bit crowded, and there is ample parking for cars, but in all sincerity we could say that Marina di Andrano and the Spiaggia della Botte in particular are currently alien to the mass tourism that crowds the Salento resorts every year in the height of summer, sometimes putting those who decide to spend a day at the sea in relaxation and tranquillity at a disadvantage. The crystal-clear blue sea is a constant here. At first it is shallow and clear, ideal for families with children, but after a few strokes it soon becomes deep and the rich seabed lends itself happily to snorkelling or simply for a healthy, regenerating swim. After a refreshing swim, make yourself comfortable and let yourself be warmed by the rays of the sun, which is particularly hot during the summer heat, and if necessary the beach kiosk is equipped to offer you a range of cool drinks. All of this is Spiaggia della Botte, simple and helpful people, a corner of paradise that can only be admired on tourist postcards, and the beauty of a landscape that never ceases to amaze... summer is just around the corner, so what are you waiting for... Spiaggia della Botte is in Marina di Andrano.
Porticciolo della Botte
Salento, Marina di Andrano: Sometimes, walking along small roads through the countryside that offer a suggestive glimpse with the constant presence of olive trees that have resisted various diseases for centuries, crossing some of the places so dear to our memory precisely because they convey memories of a time gone by, it happens as often happens that we stop in front of a small port, with a few small boats moored and fishermen intent on repairing their nets; the context seems almost like a depiction of a famous painting, but representing the surrounding reality of an area so rich in charm and culture as the Salento. We are at Marina di Andrano, in the province of Lecce, in the deep south of a land forgotten by time, where every little gesture of daily life brings back memories and feelings of a not so distant past. The Porticciolo della Botte is all of this, a small harbour carved out of the rock to provide shelter for small fishing boats, light years away from modern docks with large jetties equipped with water columns, electricity supply and everything else a wealthy clientele might need. This small harbour is also the emblem of a land, simple but fortunate people considering the beauty of the landscape, who bathe in this water that maintains constant clarity and that unusual freshness due to the presence of freshwater springs that make this sea a panacea for our bodies. The Porticciolo della Botte is ideal for families with children as the water is shallow and sheltered from the waves even when the sea is a bit rough, so parents can be quiet and sit somewhere for a chat with friends. This small harbour is located at the end of the seafront promenade of Marina di Andrano, and here you can breathe an air of absolute relaxation. If you are looking for a quiet holiday and would like to enjoy a beautiful panorama as only the Adriatic Sea can offer, you have found the right place. Enjoy your summer at Porticciolo della Botte in Marina di Andrano.
Torre Porto di Ripa
Salento, Marina di Andrano: The Torre Porto di Ripa or Torre di Andrano is a coastal tower in the Salento and is part of the watchtower system erected in the mid-16th century to defend the territory from the constant raids of Saracen pirates that raged the coast in those years. The Porto di Ripa Tower is located in the municipality of Andrano, specifically at Marina di Andrano, in the province of Lecce. This evocative tower stands on a small plateau about 50 metres from the sea. From here there is a beautiful panorama and the view is truly significant and full of emotion. In its present state, the Torre Porto di Ripa is a partly recovered ruin; this tower communicated to the south with Torre del Sasso and to the north with Torre Capo Lupo. This stretch of coastline is characteristic for its low cliffs and the presence of caves and small inlets, and Torre Porto di Ripa is located right next to the famous Grotta Verde (Green Cave) in the Marina di Andrano, one more reason to combine the beauty of the landscape, the freshness of this beautiful sea and the historical references of this fabulous corner of Apulia. Happy summer from Torre Porto di Ripa.