12 Beaches of Porto Selvaggio - Nardò
Spiaggia di Serra Cicora
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Now get comfortable and close your eyes-we are in Porto Selvaggio. It is impressive how nature has had fun drawing these heavenly places and how she managed to do it remains a mystery still unsolved. The beach of Serra Cicora is part of the municipality of Nardò and is located in the Regional Park of Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano between Torre Uluzzo and Torre Inserraglio, easily reached from the coast road lately it has been awarded four sails by Lega Ambiente. The small, free beach is located in a bay surrounded by impervious rocks and Mediterranean scrub mixed with natural pine forest. The sand is golden and soft in places, and in some places the presence of small stones and sea pebbles stands out, hence its naturalistic propensity. The sea, crystal blue to be envied, shallow at first with the presence of small stones, becomes deep soon after, ideal for snorkeling and admiring a seabed full of surprises. Ideal for those looking for tranquility and nature, perhaps a little less so for demanding families... forget the comforts; this boastful place of protected natural beauty and pride of that wonderful landscape that Salento so well represents, remains nevertheless a raw gem to visit!
Litos
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Adjacent to the bay of Serra Cicora and a few kilometers from the entrance to the Porto Selvaggio Natural Park is the Litos bathing establishment. The lido is fully immersed in unspoiled nature, is built on a wooden platform positioned on a fairly low stretch of cliff and allows entry into the sea through three different piers that end with a flight of steps directly into the water. The sea is shallow and comes just up to your knees but only for a couple of meters after which you are engulfed in an infectious and relaxing blue. In the middle of a small inlet surrounded by picturesque cliffs the lido offers all the amenities for a wonderful vacation, sunbeds, umbrellas, shower service, a restaurant and the bar that will prepare delicious aperitifs for you to enjoy in front of a wonderful sunset. Ideal for families and young people who love good music!
Baia di Torre Uluzzo
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: When you are on the Sant"Isidoro - Porto Selvaggio coast road and notice that at a certain point the cars in front of you begin to slow down and slow down so much until they come to a complete stop... you have arrived on the bay of Torre Uluzzo... and the view that rises to the eyes of motorists is a splendid panorama overhanging the sea. You forget for a moment your initial destination, which got you this far, to fondle the idea of finding a parking lot and walking down to the sea, crossing this short Mediterranean scrubland by steep paths, stones, rocks, and bushes. Once you get down with no small amount of effort you will feel fulfilled by so much beauty -- surrounded by the sea by the wind and the high cliffs. The place is wonderful to experience for yourself, you can dive from various heights, avoid bringing children. Always be cautious because it is easy to slip and fall even in the sea. Late-night music and drinks await you at Ficodindia, a popular venue among young people. From here you can admire the Uluzzo tower and the fabulous view overhanging the sea.
Spiaggia di Porto Selvaggio
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Porto Selvaggio beach is a magical and enchanting place that is a popular destination for tourists of all ages and always very crowded in the middle of summer. It can be reached in two ways: go ahead and park your car in the large parking lot near the Casablanca disco (a must visit for disco lovers!), the parking costs 1 euro per hour or 3 euro all day; after that if you feel fit and want to have a direct contact with nature go ahead and walk to the beach of Porto Selvaggio, about a couple of kilometers long, through the picturesque pine forest will keep you company during the journey the intense scents of the forest; otherwise if you are too loaded and just do not feel like walking there is a shuttle service that shuttles up and down the beach at a cost of 2 euro each trip. Once you arrive at your destination an earthly paradise will open to your eyes, take a deep breath and look around you will just have to relax and enjoy the scenery. The beach is actually a small expanse of pebbles that opens in front of an inlet surrounded by wide cliffs mixed with Mediterranean scrub and small sea caves. The sea is blue and transparent, and you can admire the seabed from wherever you look and possibly take advantage of it for a dip or just snorkeling. From a distance on a steep rise the Tower of Santa Maria dell"Alto is easily visible, a striking panorama looking north toward Porto Selvaggio and south toward Santa Caterina. The presence of two small kiosks will refresh your heat with cool drinks. Be sure to keep an eye on the children as the water quickly becomes high. Take care of the place, leave it clean at the end of your day have a good stay.
Grotte di Porto Selvaggio
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: The Uluzzo Tower Cave is a hollow in the rock about 15-20 meters above sea level located right at the foot of the Uluzzo tower. The cave is clearly visible from the bay of Torre Uluzzo by looking towards the tower. From here one can reach the cave by crossing several steep paths and climbing up the cliff. Once you reach the cave of Torre Uluzzo you will be able to admire the overhang over the sea and the whole surrounding panorama.
Torre Santa Maria dell Alto
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: The Santa Maria dell"Alto Tower is a coastal tower in Salento, located in the municipality of Nardò, precisely between Porto Selvaggio and Santa Caterina and is part of the Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Park. You will immediately notice its characteristic position on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. The tower can be easily reached from Porto Selvaggio beach along a fairly level path. Once you reach the top you will immediately realize how the view offers a fabulous panorama and unspoiled nature. For diving enthusiasts, the deep, crystal-clear sea offers interesting ideas for visiting the countless caves with the enchanting play of light between the various sea cavities. For lovers of trekking, mountain biking or if you are simply a runner, the vast natural area that surrounds precisely Torre dell"Alto is ideal for your routes in close contact with nature immersed in the Mediterranean maquis. These are enchanting places and at the same time delicate take care of them.
Lu Rinaru
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Lu Rinaru is a locality in Porto Selvaggio, under the municipality of Nardò in the province of Lecce. This stretch of coastline, among classic rushes and expanses of Mediterranean scrub, characteristic mainly for its impervious cliffs with only small sandy spots is famous in these parts above all for the fact that it represents a real beach for four-legged friends. For those who do not intend to part with their beloved dog at all, here they will find everything they need so that man"s best friend can safely splash around in the water without incurring complaints of any kind just by following certain rules. So if you are deciding to go on vacation with destination Salento, know that in Lu Rinaru locality you will find a beach suitable for your dog with good peace of mind for the owners and their trusty animals...have a good summer even for your four-legged friends.
Grotta della Torre Uluzzo
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Maybe it"s because I grew up along this stretch of coastline and I often pass through these enchanting places, but Porto Selvaggio always evokes extraordinary sensations for me, and the awe mixed with wonder each time I return is the exact same as the first time. We are on the western coast of Salento, and crossing impervious paths that lose themselves in the bristling and capricious cliffs that fall sheer to the sea here we come to the Uluzzo Tower Cave. First of all, let"s explain what Porto Selvaggio means to those who don"t know it: this place manifests in its name all its specificity, a wild and impassable place with rocky inlets and characteristic caves all surrounded by the contagious blue of these very fresh waters; here I used to come here since I was a kid with bikes and mopeds to dive from dizzying heights and the adrenaline that ran through our arteries was at its highest levels, and so years later I still remember those strong emotions. The Regional Park of Porto Servaggio is a nature reserve located in Santa Caterina, a town that falls under the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce; this place is home to the Uluzzo Tower Cave, which is located adjacent to the tower of the same name and can be visited by crossing some paths that get lost in the green Mediterranean scrub. The best perspective to admire the Uluzzo Tower Cave remains, however, to walk along this stretch of cliff and also admire the beautiful panorama that presents itself from the side of the tower of the same name, representing a spectacle that has no equal. Even if the place as soon as you arrive conveys that air of an impervious area some small paths now proven still allow access to the sea safely and at that point to fully enjoy the beauty of this sea a live I recommend to equip yourself with mask and fins because the rich and bright seabed deserve all our attention, for the rest have a good vacation from Porto Selvaggio.
Grotta del Cavallo
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Grotta del Cavallo is located in Porto Selvaggio, a nature reserve of rare beauty for the stretch of coast surrounded by unspoiled nature and with a clear blue sea. We are in the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce, and this area immediately manifests all its charm as soon as we get out of the car, and the sensations that gradually come to merge with the strong emotions that the surrounding nature offers us are really strong. The Grotta del Cavallo is an example of a natural coastal cave that is located about 15 meters above sea level; this cave has a thick historical importance because inside it artifacts dating back to the Paleolithic period have been discovered, reason why the Grotta del Cavallo is among the most important of all the other caves in the territory of Porto Selvaggio. The surrounding landscape is ideal for those who love trekking and offers interesting paths in close contact with unspoiled nature; for those who love diving, on the other hand, the area offers interesting spots from which to try and savor the taste of being thrown into the water in a split second. The sea immediately becomes deep and conveys an unusual and pleasant freshness due to the various freshwater currents in this area. You will immediately realize that the whole surrounding area represents a lost and untouched corner of paradise from a naturalistic point of view, take care of it and bring back the garbage bags with you, have a good summer from the Grotta del Cavallo di Porto Selvaggio.
Grotta Gaia
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: The Gaia Cave represents a spectacle that cannot be described with simple words; this sea cave of rare beauty is located in Porto Selvaggio along a stretch of coast bathed by the waters of the Ionian Sea and characterized by impervious and jagged cliffs that fall sheer to the sea producing in this way a dizzying effect of the entire coast with points, for those who love diving, very interesting to savor that primitive thrill and feed on that essential adrenaline that stimulates our most hidden senses. Well, diving from one of these heights one is projected into the water in a fraction of a second, and once the thrill of the dive has been absorbed, there is another equally strong thrill that manifests itself when admiring this marvelous example of a sea cave. The Gaia Cave presents an effect of lights that color the inside of this sea cavity producing an evocative variety of colors that mix with the transparent blue waters; the emerald green, the turquoise, the brown of the limestone walls and above all the emotions, the real ones, in feeling an integral part of this fascinating natural phenomenon transmit unique feelings of well-being. Sometimes a vacation goes beyond the beach umbrella, the sun bed, the night at the disco; Porto Selvaggio and Grotta Gaia specifically vibrate with positive feelings, and only by experiencing firsthand certain emotions can you understand the importance of what I am describing, nothing else to add, have a good summer from the magical Salento.
Grotta Greta
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: Grotta Greta is located in the Regional Park of Porto Selvaggio, a natural oasis of rare beauty that encompasses all the solitary and naturalistic aspect of the surrounding area. Walking along this stretch of coastline marked by the impervious cliffs that fall directly into the sea between the green of a thick pine forest, which always comes in handy in the height of summer for the large areas of shade, and the hidden paths of this shaggy territory here we catch a glimpse of the intense blue of these very fresh waters and the Grotta Greta, an evocative sea cavity that blends in among the many caves and ravines present in this fabulous inlet, presents itself to our eyes. The place is truly enchanting, in the height of the season this bay is taken by storm by hundreds of tourists who take advantage of visiting this natural lung with all its peculiarities, and which satisfies most of the tastes that a visitor seeks in a vacation; for lovers of trekking the area is rich in nature trails to be experienced in close contact with the surrounding nature and all the scents associated with the typical Mediterranean scrub, for those who love to dive from dizzying heights here you are spoiled for choice to locate a point from which to try your hand at this ancient practice, the sea also offers a seabed rich in fauna all to experience for those who practice diving. Dulcis in fundo waiting for the evening to admire a fabulous sunset with an explosion of iridescent colors that slowly disappear into the sea is a spectacle that will fully repay the choice to spend a day in these parts. All this is Porto Selvaggio and Grotta Greta specifically, a paradise on earth that deserves all our respect, take care of it and bring back the garbage bags with you, have a good summer from Grotta Greta.
Grotta Verde
Salento, Porto Selvaggio - Nardò: The Grotta Verde (Green Cave) is a magnificent example of a sea cave present along that stretch of coastline in Porto Selvaggio, a fantastic area located on the Ionian side of Salento near the marina of Santa Caterina, in Nardò. We are in the province of Lecce and this corner of Puglia, which offers emotions that go beyond a simple day at the beach or the usual vacation, hosts among the many caves present in this area the Grotta Verde (Green Cave), a sea cavity of rare beauty both for the variety of colors that its interior offers (hence the name Grotta Verde) and for the evocative location surrounded by a clear blue sea. The water maintains an unusual freshness that is a unique pleasure for the body in the middle of summer and this is due to the different freshwater currents present in this area; the seabed is also ideal for those who love snorkeling so as to go in search of the most hidden inlets capturing in a sequence of emotions the particular plays of light that are reproduced between the cracks of these wide reefs. The Green Cave can then be reached by sea by swimming or through small canoes, and from its interior one can admire the whole spectacle of an eternal fascination that lasts over time, an unusual silence that charges with emotions characterizes the Green Cave, and looking around it is an immense pleasure to notice the different shades of colors ranging from the gray of the limestone rocks to the green that is reflected by the contrast that is produced with the effect of the sea. From the perspective of the sea one can also admire the marvelous glimpse of the entire bay of Porto Selvaggio with the wide pine forest that mixes with the typical Mediterranean scrub and all the vast cliffs above. Emotions to be retained and preserved in the book of the most precious memories here in Porto Selvaggio, have a good summer from Grotta Verde.