Marina di Tiggiano overlooks the Adriatic Sea and borders the municipality of Corsano to the south and Marina Serra, Tricase to the north. The area is characterised by rugged cliffs, a crystal blue sea and beautiful nature trails that make Marina di Tiggiano one of the most enchanting places on the eastern coast of Salento
Salento, Marina di Tiggiano: Tiggiano"s Marina di Tiggiano beach includes a stretch of coastline characterised by wide hilly promontories sloping directly into the waters of the Adriatic Sea, and low cliffs with inlets typical of this area that draw an area rich in charm and history. We are on the eastern coast of lower Salento, just a few kilometres from Capo di Leuca, and this stretch of coastline encompasses all its beauty, which can be seen in the typical dry-stone walls, a coastline with breathtaking views and the expanses of Mediterranean scrubland marking the typical nature of an area waiting to be discovered. Since 2006, this area has been part of the Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase Park, precisely to safeguard its specificity as an area rich in environmental and landscape features. For lovers of trekking, the Marina di Tiggiano offers several nature trails with small paths that lose themselves in unspoilt nature, amidst the various scents of wild shrubs that mingle with the smell of the sea breeze in a riot of emotions that are difficult to describe in simple words. Perhaps I could make an effort and find the right way to describe certain landscapes objectively and sincerely, but to get the idea of what I am writing, one needs to experience certain sensations first-hand and appreciate the beauty of these areas. This stretch of coastline is for the most part impassable, so my advice is to rent a small boat and enjoy the sea in all its complexity, allow yourself to be caressed by that light summer breeze and explore the hidden coves and small caves that characterise much of this area. The clear blue sea is ideal for snorkelling and visiting the seabed rich in fish, but taking the opportunity for a healthy swim and then drying off under the Salento sun is also a good alternative. The Salento summer offers many interesting ideas and the Tiggiano Marina Beach is a beautiful experience to live and tell... happy holidays.
Salento, Marina di Tiggiano: The Nasparo Tower is located in the municipality of Tiggiano in the province of Lecce. We are on the eastern coast of Salento, bathed by the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea, and the Nasparo Tower is an example of coastal fortification and defence erected during the 16th century to cope with the constant raids of Saracen pirates. The Nasparo Tower rises about 300 metres from the sea and from the top of its promontory there is a beautiful panorama from which to admire that faint line that divides a turquoise sky from the blue of the immense Adriatic Sea. Of course, the ideal thing would be to enjoy the dawn of a new day and see the sun rise on the horizon, but a simple visit to this beautiful example of a coastal tower would not be bad either. Very little remains of the Nasparo Tower today. The construction has a truncated cone base with a diameter of 11 metres, and is divided by a curb with the upper part, almost completely collapsed, ending in a cylindrical shape. The Nasparo Tower communicated to the north with Torre Palane and to the south with Torre Specchia Grande, and stood in a strategic position since from its view one could peer out over the sea as far as the Cape of Otranto. The richness of an area that never ceases to amaze also passes through the history of these monuments, connecting the beauty of the landscape with its sheer cliffs overlooking the sea and breathtaking views with the history of a marvellous land... welcome to Salento.