If you are planning your next summer holiday and have already decided to take a trip to Apulia and specifically want to visit that wonderful heel of the boot called Salento, memorise this name: Baia di Sant"Andrea. This location falls under the municipality of Melendugno, several times awarded with the prestigious Blue Flag recognition, issued by an international organisation that rewards beaches, marinas and all operators of sustainable tourism. The bay of Sant"Andrea is a small fishing community that during the summer is populated by tourists arriving from all over the world to admire the unique beauty of this area made up of coves, cliffs, golden beaches hidden by small rocky inlets, sheer cliffs, characteristic stacks and a whole surrounding natural landscape of rare beauty. The Punticeddha beach is a true piece of paradise, here the sea is reflected transparently in the sun"s rays so that you can count every single stone and rock from the top of a breathtaking panorama. The walk along the rocky ridge before arriving at the small beach is a unique spectacle, we find ourselves immersed in a natural landscape with all the typical scents of the Mediterranean maquis among the aleppo pines and the native vegetation that accompanies us along our route. These places are a spectacle for the eyes and the spirit, a sense of infinity pervades the traveller"s soul when he arrives at the edge of the ridge and his gaze scans the horizon while he breathes in that intense perfume of blue sea mixed with the green of the surrounding nature. Rock shoes are recommended; a narrow natural staircase leads down to the beach and here the sensations, as often happens when visiting enchanting places, are different; spread out your beach towel, get comfortable and relax, let yourself be warmed by the hot sun of a Salento summer to remember, and then take advantage of this crystal-clear sea for a dip in the cool blue and transparent waters. The depth of the water remains shallow for long stretches, the seabed, mostly sandy, also has some rocks from time to time, and small caves and inlets are all waiting to be discovered, perhaps to be immortalised with a selfie to send to friends who couldn"t go on holiday, just to be nice. The Punticeddha beach is a unique pearl to be discovered. There are no words to describe these places so full of charm where the hands of time seem to stand still to convey that sense of wild and solitary nature to the lucky guests who decide to visit. Take care of the place, take your rubbish bags back with you, nature will thank you. Have a great summer!
Tonio Viva
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
