Torre dell Orso - Melendugno

Torre dell"Orso, one of the pearls of the Salento, is a marina belonging to the municipality of Melendugno, strategically located between the enchanting towns of Sant"Andrea and Roca Vecchia. This beautiful destination overlooks the Adriatic Sea, offering breathtaking views and a variety of landscapes that make it unique. The coastline of Torre dell"Orso is an authentic natural spectacle: high cliffs rise imposingly, drawing evocative contours and providing ideal vantage points for those who love to photograph or simply admire the beauty of the sea. These cliffs alternate harmoniously with beaches of fine sand, so white and soft that they are reminiscent of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations. The sand dunes are enveloped by lush Mediterranean vegetation that perfumes the air and completes the charm of this enchanted place. The waters of Torre dell"Orso are among the most limpid and crystal-clear in the whole of Salento, with hues that vary from turquoise to deep blue, depending on the sunlight. This sea, which has always won awards for its quality and purity, invites visitors to dive in for unforgettable swims or to explore the seabed rich in biodiversity. It is not uncommon to spot schools of fish swimming undisturbed, adding a magical touch to the experience. But Torre dell"Orso is not only sea: it is also history and legend. The name derives from the presence of a coastal tower dating back to the 16th century, built to defend the territory from pirate raids. Today, although partly in ruins, the tower continues to dominate the landscape, recounting a past rich in fascination and mystery. Moreover, one of the most popular attractions is the famous rock of the Two Sisters, two stacks that emerge from the sea and are linked to an evocative local legend. For those who wish to spend a day here, Torre dell"Orso offers a wide range of services: well-equipped bathing establishments, restaurants offering Salento specialities, and the possibility of practising water sports such as snorkelling, windsurfing or kayaking. Finally, sunset in Torre dell"Orso is a moment not to be missed, with the sky tinged with golden hues, creating a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. Visiting Torre dell"Orso means being conquered by unspoilt nature, a sea that seems to be painted, and a warm welcome typical of the Salento. A place that, once discovered, remains in the heart forever.

9 Beaches of Torre dell Orso - Melendugno

I Caraibi del Salento

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: I Caraibi del Salento is a bathing establishment located along a beautiful stretch of coastline bathed by the crystal-clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea and with expanses of soft white sand, surrounded by the greenery of dense pine forests that provide ample areas of shade that are always comfortable in the height of summer. We are located in Torre dell"Orso, just a few kilometres from Lecce, and this facility offers everything you need to make your day at the beach complete in every respect; a whole range of services and initiatives designed to enliven your day at the beach through healthy fun; games and dances in the water with music to enliven even the laziest of guests, constant customer assistance, a bar for your favourite drinks to sip comfortably lying under your beach umbrella, changing rooms, toilets, an infirmary and a job chair service to allow access to the sea for people with disabilities. To complete your needs, a restaurant adjacent to the pine forest is ready to delight you with the best dishes of traditional Salento cuisine. The ambience is familiar and it is difficult to get bored, so for a Caribbean summer, if you pass by Torre dell"Orso the Caribbean of Salento is at your complete disposal.

Lido la Sorgente

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: The La Sorgente lido is located on the Adriatic coast of Salento along a beautiful stretch of coastline characterised by soft beaches and a sea so transparent you can see your reflection in it. We are in Torre dell"Orso, just a short distance from Melendugno, a marina that has been awarded Blue Flags several times in the past for the clarity of its waters, and the lido is surrounded by the green Mediterranean scrub with well-spaced beach umbrellas and sunbeds and a whole range of services to make your day at the beach comfortable and relaxing from all points of view; the facility also has changing rooms, bathrooms and showers. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks to be sipped comfortably under a beach umbrella in complete relaxation, just as the restaurant is ready to delight you with a range of dishes of traditional Salento cuisine. Scent of summer at the Lido La Sorgente, happy holidays.

Lido l Orsetta

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: The Lido L"Orsetta is located in Torre dell"Orso on the eastern coast washed by the waters of the Adriatic Sea a few kilometres from Lecce. The establishment has umbrellas and sunbeds in addition to the classic services aimed at making your day at the beach comfortable and relaxing. The beach has stretches of soft sand and the nearby pine forest provides ample areas of shade that are always convenient, especially in the height of summer. The environment is nice, there are many families with children, and the sea is a fabulous blue, clear and transparent. The L"Orsetta lido also has a corner bar where you can enjoy a variety of cocktails to refresh you from the summer heat, sipping comfortably on the seashore while admiring the fantastic view. So if you happen to be passing by Torre dell"Orso this summer, don"t forget to drop by L"Orsetta, and have a great holiday.

Le due Sorelle

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: The two Sisters are two beautiful stacks that stand imposingly in the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea and are located in front of the Torre dell"Orso beach in the Marina di Melendugno, a marina that has already been awarded the Blue Flag, the prestigious recognition that certifies the quality of its waters, and this alone should be one more reason to come and visit these enchanting places. The legend tells of two young sisters who moved from the countryside to the fragrant sea and plunged into the sea in a desperate gesture of love, disappearing into the white foamy waves. Shortly afterwards, a local fisherman noticed these high cliffs for the first time, calling them the Two Sisters. But apart from this romantic tale, the place is a wonder of nature, a corner of paradise worth visiting both for its crystal-clear blue waters and for the absolute beauty of the two Sorelle, the main tourist attraction of the place, absolute sentinels of this indescribably fascinating stretch of coastline. When the sea is not too rough, it is possible to swim to these two splendid stacks that seem to embrace each other in the deep blue of this marvellous sea, and it is quite visible on one of the two stacks the typical green of the Mediterranean maquis, a distinctive element of this fantastic land. Torre dell"Orso is a true paradise on earth, the beaches are surrounded by imposing cliffs and are located close to large pine forests and small dunes, creating a natural landscape of great respect. The fine golden sand is a typical peculiarity of this area, a rare beauty that combined with the freshness and transparency of this inviting sea complete this enchanting landscape. These areas are true corners of unspoilt nature. Take care of them by respecting the place and trying to keep it clean to preserve its charm and absolute beauty!

Grotta Ronzu Beddu

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: Grotta Ronzu Beddu is located in Torre dell"Orso, in the province of Lecce. We are on the side of the Adriatic Sea, near the marina of Melendugno, a place that certainly needs no introduction and that stands out for the quality of its clear waters and environmental sustainability. The Grotta Ronzu Beddu is a beautiful example of a sea cavity and runs along a stretch of coastline made up of high cliffs covered by the green Mediterranean maquis and ending sheer above the sea. The whole environment is characterised by unspoilt nature with the scents of wild plants mingling with those of the sea for an explosion of senses and unmistakable pleasures. The Grotta Ronzu Beddu seen from the sea looks almost like an enormous tunnel masterfully designed over time by the natural events that determined its formation. The sea along this stretch of coast is particularly blue and transparent, and the ideal thing would be to rent a small boat in order to discover the most evocative corners and hidden inlets that characterise this area. The water is deep and cool like almost all the reefs in Salento, and the seabed lends itself marvellously for snorkelling or even simply for a healthy and regenerating swim. What else to add, welcome to this fantastic corner of Puglia with the sun beating down like never before in the height of summer combined with the refreshing pleasure of this wonderful sea, greetings from Grotta Ronzu Beddu.

Cala Marin

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: The Cala Marin Lido is located in Torre dell"Orso in the province of Lecce. Situated on a beautiful stretch of coastline bathed by the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, this bathing establishment is in a privileged position, practically facing the famous Due Sorelle, the marvellous stacks that stand tall surrounded by the unmistakable blue of this beautiful sea. The facility is equipped with everything you need to make your day at the beach relaxing and comfortable, the beach umbrellas and sunbeds well spaced out to maintain the right privacy especially in the height of summer when the lido is crowded, a bar to enjoy your favourite drinks, bathrooms and showers. The ambience is peaceful, many families and holiday-makers, the sea is shallow for long stretches with a sandy seabed. Behind the lido is the ever-present Mediterranean scrubland to colour the whole surrounding area with green; the Cala Marin lido also has a whirlpool bath service for pleasant moments of absolute relaxation and well-being. So what are you waiting for, summer is just around the corner, welcome to the Cala Marin lido.

Torre dell Orso

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: Torre dell"Orso is a coastal tower in Salento and is located in the town of Melendugno, in the province of Lecce. We are on the south-eastern side of the Apulian coast bathed by the waters of the Adriatic Sea and Torre dell"Orso rises high from a cliff about 20 metres from the sea. The tower is part of the complex defence system built all along the Salento territory during the 16th century to cope with the continuous incursions of the Turkish pirates that raged the coast in those years. The tower, now reduced to a ruin but operations are underway to restore it, communicated to the south with Torre Sant"Andrea (now completely disappeared) and to the north with Torre Roca Vecchia. Different hypotheses have been formulated regarding the origin of the name, but the most accredited would be that referring to the Urso lords, the tower"s former owners. With a truncated pyramid shape, from the top of its promontory one can enjoy a beautiful panorama with the entire bay of Torre dell"Orso surrounded by the unchallenged blue of a wonderful sea, have a good summer.

La Cueva

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: The lido La Cueva is located in Torre dell"Orso on the east coast of Salento and lies along a beautiful stretch of beach surrounded by the greenery of a thick pine forest and a crystal clear blue sea. The lido has everything you need to ensure that your day at the beach is complete in every respect; beach umbrellas and sunbeds for total relaxation, a corner bar for your favourite drinks, and a restaurant ready to delight you with the best dishes of traditional Salento cuisine. A quiet environment, the lido is not very large and there is a family atmosphere, many families seeking tranquillity and recreation, and a sea with a sandy seabed that maintains a shallow depth for long stretches. Scent of holiday and desire for summer at the La Cueva lido in Torre dell"Orso, welcome.

Baia di Oriente

Salento, Torre dell Orso - Melendugno: The Baia d"Oriente is a bathing establishment located in Torre dell"Orso, a popular tourist resort in the marina of Melendugno, a town that has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award several times in the past for the clarity and cleanliness of its sea. We are in the province of Lecce along the south-east coast of Salento washed by the waters of the Adriatic Sea, and the Baia d"Oriente lido has all the necessary standards to make your day at the beach as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Umbrellas and sunbeds are well spaced out from each other, there is a wooden kiosk bar for your favourite drinks, and a fully equipped kitchen for you to enjoy the best traditional Apulian dishes. The facility is located on a beautiful stretch of beach with soft, white sand. The clear, blue sea maintains a shallow depth for long stretches, making it ideal for families with children. Nice environment and helpful staff, if you pass by Torre dell"Orso this summer the Baia d"Oriente is at your complete disposal, have a good holiday.

32 Hotels and restaurants near Torre dell Orso - Melendugno

Hotel Belvedere Salento

Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Torre dell"Orso - Lecce
+39 0832 84 12 44

Agriturismo Costarella

Provinciale Borgagne – S. Andrea Contrada Costarella,73026, Borgagne (Le)
+39 380 4927948

Hotel Mare Blu

Litoranea Torre dell"Orso - San Foca, Via Gaetano Donizetti, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le)
+39 0832 841708

Barone di Mare

SP 366, 73026 - Torre Dell"Orso (Le)
+39 0832/402530

Petra del Sol

Via delle Acace, San Foca (Le)
+39 333.620.5018

Tenuta Pozzello

Prov.le Torre dell"Orso - Roca, Marina di Melendugno (Le)
+39 347 3607044

La Corte di Edoardo

Via Lecce 55, 73029 Vernole (Le)
+39 0832 156 3050

Masseria Stali

Via Vicinale Cisterna Vecchia, 8 - 73010 Caprarica di Lecce (LE)
+39 349.743.9463

Oasi Park Hotel

SP 366 Litoranea S. Cataldo - Otranto 73026 Roca di Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 842 633 - Cell: +39 320 382 6877

Costa d"Oriente Residence Club

Viale dei Pasha", 73026 - Torre dell"Orso (Le)
+39 345 943 5220

Masseria La Millenaria

SP Melendugno - San Foca, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 389 177 3933

Antares Agriturismo

S.P. Melendugno – San Foca km 3, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 377 323 5826

Masseria Giammarino

Via Sant"Andrea , 73026, Melendugno, (Le)
+39 0832 811 213 - +39 329 837 4546

Hotel Morini

Piazza Fiume, 8A, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 0832 881 008

Sairon Village

Via Prov. per Melendugno, Torre Dell"orso, Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 842 000

Agriturismo Tenuta Kyrios

SP147 Borgagne-Martano km 1,3, 73026 Borgagne (Le)
+39 334 171 7972

Masseria Rauccio

SP297 Località Rauccio, 73026 Torre dell’Orso Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 1826 885

Masseria Carrozzi

Contrada Carrozzi, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 881 003

Giardini Di Marzo Bed and Breakfast

Via Sant"Agostino, 22 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 329 40 54 410 (Claudia)

Resort Leonardo

Via del Canneto, 2, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 351 512 5249

Casa vacanze Il Tramaglio

Via Padova, 14, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 333 724 9391

La Zolfara

Via Giuseppe Parini 4, 73027 Roca Vecchia - Marina di Melendugno (Le)
+39 327 173 0845

Residence Vaìa

Contrada Sentinella, 73026 Torre dell"Orso (Le)
+39 388 447 5050

Agriturismo Tenuta Don Giovanni

SP Melendugno-San Foca km 0.5, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 0832 178 5255

Villa Rosa Candida

Via delle Gardenie, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 320 769 6620

Regina Isabella Rooms

Via Mediterraneo 1/11, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le)
+39 329 061 3963

B&B Blu San Foca

Via Tevere, 15, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 349 848 1237

Resort Punta Cassano

Litorale Lecce-Otranto, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 333 949 0037

Radici B&B

Via Filippo Turati, 26, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 340 468 4730

Suite Petrelli

Via Zeno, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le)
+39 377 023 0785

B&B Pietramare

Via Roma, 26, 73026 Melendugno (Le)
+39 320 966 9789

Hotel Blue Sky

Via Malta, 73026 San Foca (Le)
+39 0832 402 649

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, 06/01/2025