In Santa Caterina, a marina in the municipality of Nardò in the province of Lecce, stands the Santa Caterina Tower of the same name; surrounded by a thick pine forest, this tower was built during the 16th century to face the raids of the Saracen pirates who raged the coasts of Salento in those years. Torre Santa Caterina communicated to the south with Torre del Fiume di Galatena and to the north with Torre dell"Alto; today the tower is privately owned and dominates the entire harbour of the beautiful bay from the top of its promontory. Quadrangular in shape like most of the coastal towers on the Ionian side, the Santa Caterina Tower is in excellent condition and has been restored in recent years for the part concerning the central staircase. The whole atmosphere around this important historical testimony evokes memories far away in time, an air of absolute relaxation in close contact with unspoilt nature is pleasant and generates pleasant sensations for the spirit in everyone, many greetings from the Santa Caterina Tower.
Last update: 03/03/2023, Tonio Viva
