Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo

Torre Castiglione is a coastal resort located in the municipality of Porto Cesareo, in northwestern Salento, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Positioned between Torre Lapillo and Punta Prosciutto, it stands out for its unique landscape, where typical Mediterranean scrub alternates with wide cliffs and Caribbean-looking beaches. The beaches of Torre Castiglione are renowned for their fine white sand, made even more striking by the crystal-clear waters that bathe them. These shorelines, among the most popular and frequented in the Ionian Sea, offer unspoiled natural scenery and attract visitors every year in search of relaxation and beauty. The history of Torre Castiglione is closely linked to its 16th-century tower, built around 1568 during the reign of Charles V as part of the coastal defense system against raids by Turkish pirates. Today only the ruins of the tower remain, overlooking the sea directly, evoking historical charm and adding cultural value to the locality. The area is also ideal for lovers of nature and water sports, such as snorkeling and diving, thanks to the wealth of marine flora and fauna. In addition, Torre Castiglione offers opportunities for camping, with facilities such as the Torre Castiglione Campsite, located directly on the sea and immersed in a unique landscape setting, perfect for a vacation in contact with nature. In summary, Torre Castiglione harmoniously combines natural beauty, with its white sandy beaches and clear waters, with historical elements represented by the ruins of the tower, making it one of the most fascinating and characteristic destinations in Salento.

7 Beaches of Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo

Spiaggia di Torre Castiglione

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: When we talk about Torre Castiglione we are about to describe one of the most beautiful and evocative stretches of coastline in Salento. Here nature has stopped time forming a corner of paradise made of golden sand, high dunes mixed with Mediterranean scrub, an asymmetrical cliff that draws fascinating glimpses, native vegetation and a crystal blue sea that, however, changes color according to the different hours of the day. Walking through these places you will feel yourself dragged out of the vacation dimension becoming one with the unspoiled nature, here you can breathe the sea, the surrounding air, the very essence of the sand and the cliff, this is Torre Castiglione. The small beach under consideration, which develops close to what now remains a ruin of the ancient sixteenth-century tower, lies along a small inlet, and the transparent sea in its entirety always maintains an all-too shallow depth, so let your children play in the water in peace. The sand in places has small sea pebbles as the place is a bit of a mix of reef and beach, but that doesn"t take away all that charm and wonder of representing one of the most enchanting stretches of this beautiful region called Puglia. The stretch of coastline in question is devoid of services as we are talking about a corner of nature lost in time, but walking a bit around you will find from time to time some lido to refresh and refresh yourself. I recommend leaving the place only after admiring one of the most beautiful sunsets you can ever remember...this is the magic of Torre Castiglione...this is Salento.

Spiaggia Camping Torre Castiglione

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: The Torre Castiglione Camping beach is located on one of the most beautiful and evocative stretches of coastline in Salento, made up of high dunes mixed with Mediterranean scrub, expanses of deep white sand and a crystal blue sea. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, Camping Torre Castiglione is a very well-equipped facility and provides customers with all the services necessary to make your vacation as comfortable as possible. Among the various services available in addition to sports, games and various animations, here we find a supermarket for our needs, the bar for your favorite drinks and the restaurant-pizzeria for a romantic dinner... have a good summer at the Torre Castiglione Camping.

Baron Beach

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: The Baron Beach lido is located in Torre Castiglione near Torre Lapillo on a stretch of beach typical for its fine white sand and transparent sea. Especially on days when the tramontana blows, the sea takes on a crystal-clear appearance, the envy and pride of this coastal stretch. Baron Beach is developed on a small stretch of beach next to high dunes mixed with the typical green Mediterranean scrub; it is distinctive because of its classic Caribbean-style straw umbrellas, it also has ample parking and bar service to enjoy excellent drinks in front of a wonderful sunset. It"s not summer without Baron Beach what are you waiting for!

Togo Bay Beach

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: Togo Bay Beach is a bathing establishment in Torre Castiglione near Torre Lapillo and is located on a stretch of coastline characterized by fine white sand and crystal blue sea. The seabed maintains a substantially low height for long stretches so let your children play in the water as well. Togo Bay Beach is an elegant and sophisticated lido where that maniacal attention to detail immediately stands out; in addition to umbrellas of different diameters and sizes, you can also choose the beach space that best suits your needs; the lido also has disabled service with wheelchair access to the beach. The restaurant also offers refined cuisine ranging from the oriental taste of sushi to the classic Salento frisa with zero kilometer. The bar will delight you with cocktails, prosecco and drinks to enjoy by the sea in total relaxation.

Bonavista

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: The Bonavista Lido is located in Torre Castiglione near Torre Lapillo and originates behind wide dunes mixed with Mediterranean scrub. The sand mentiene the typical characteristic of this coastal stretch and that is white and very fine and the sea takes on that blue and transparent color especially when that light tramontana breeze blows. The Bonavista is a bathing establishment equipped with all comforts; the umbrellas are spaced out from each other just enough to maintain the right privacy, the comfortable sunbeds, a restaurant that offers fresh and typical Salento summer dishes, the bar for your favorite drinks to enjoy in front of a wonderful sunset and a large parking lot make the Bonavista the ideal lido for your vacation under the banner of good music and good people.. Bonavista and have a great summer!

Riserva naturale orientata Palude del Conte

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: The Palude del Conte Oriented Nature Reserve is a protected natural area that falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the province of Lecce. This reserve, which covers a vast area, includes both the beautiful sand dunes mixed with Mediterranean scrub of Punta Prosciutto and Lido degli Angeli and the marine protected area of Porto Cesareo. The area between Torre Colimena, Punta Prosciutto and Torre Castiglione represents a naturalistic area where in addition to the striking sand dunes sees the presence of several water basins, vast reed beds, freshwater springs as well as dense Mediterranean scrub with native species of rare beauty. The richness and purpose of the Palude del Conte Oriented Nature Reserve consists precisely in safeguarding this territory from the carelessness of man who in past years has seriously endangered such delicate ecosystems. Happy vacations in Salento!

Torre Castiglione

Salento, Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo: Nestled in the Mediterranean bush and somewhat isolated from the inhabited area, one can glimpse on the tip of a cliff what remains of Castiglione Tower. The reasons for the collapse can most likely be attributed to karst activity in the area; in fact, the cliff itself is full of spunnulate due to subsidence of the underlying soil. The ruin of the tower is small in size and square in shape and falls within the fief of Nardò. From the tower"s vantage point, one can see not only the beaches of Torre Castiglione but also the beautiful surrounding Mediterranean scrubland. The tower served as a lookout point and was located between torre Lapillo to the south and torre Colimena to the north.

31 Hotels and restaurants near Torre Castiglione - Porto Cesareo

Bed and breakfast Caribia

Via Sebastiano Caboto, 36 Torrre Lapillo
+39.333.70.92.930

Punta Grossa Resort

Via Provinciale per Taranto, km.7, Porto cesareo LE
+39 0833 857401

Residence Oasis

Lit. Porto Cesareo, Località Punta Prosciutto LE
+39 328 8418973

Samanà Bed&Breakfast

Via lago di varano Snc - Porto cesareo LE
+39 339 8072819

Hotel Ristorante Alba

Via Magellano, 17 – Torre Lapillo (Porto Cesareo LE)
+39 0833 563084

Hotel Bacino Grande

Via Torre Lapillo, 35 - Porto Cesareo (LE)
+39 0833 565113/6

Masseria Fellicchie

Località Fellicchie - 74024 Manduria (Ta)
+39 099 2212802 - cell. +39 368 771 8270

Hotel Zodiaco

Via Litoranea per Torre Lapillo, 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 0833 565 368

Club Azzurro Hotel & Resort

Via Club Azzurro, 40, 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 0833 569 147 - cell: +39 393 812 4615

Hotel Conchiglia Azzurra

Strada dei bacini 1, 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 0833 566 311

Masseria Corda di Lana

S.P 110 Veglie - Torre Lapillo Km 5 - Lecce (Le)
+39 0832 177 8020

Hotel Intervallo

Via Giacomo Zanella n.20 - Torre Lapillo 73010 - Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39.0833.856138

Poseidon B&B

Via Ludovico Trevisan, 5, 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 347 044 7050

Villa Desiderio

Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo 9 S. Isidoro Nardò (Le)
+39 331 527 7863

Agriturismo Il Pavone

SP359, 73048 - Boncore, Nardo’ (Le)
+39 334 225 9712

Masseria Grottella Resort

Via Ludovico Ariosto, 42, 74020 Avetrana (Ta)
+39 099 970 74 52

Tenuta Margherita Agricola

Strada Santa Maria d"Arneo, 73048 Santa Chiara (Le)
+39 329 015 1778

L"Aurora Apartments

SP359 km 5 + 600, 73010 Torre Lapillo (Le)
+ 39 333 894 1220

Calasole Country House

Via Nociglia, 73010 Torre Lapillo (Le)
+39 331 296 3875

Horizon Rooms

Via Giuggianello, 57, 73010 Torre Lapillo (Le)
+39 371 416 1248

Agriturismo Bosco di Mudonato

Via Per Salice Km 3, 74020 Avetrana (Ta)
+39 340 123 8531

La Lamia Grande

SP217, Località Chiusurelle 73010 Torre Lapillo (Le)

TerreAmare Agriturismo

Loc. Santa Chiara, 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 388 832 4300

Tenuta Ingegna Caputo

SP359, 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39 388 959 1926

Le Tre Sirene

Chiusurelle Village, 73010 Torre Lapillo (Le)
+39 349 557 3281

B&B Villa Sofia

Via Mare Arabico, 75, 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 339 866 2089

B&B Torre Lapillo

Via Torre angolo Via Beccaria 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 389 092 3036

B&B I Tarocchi Rooms Relais

SP21 Contrada Pittuini 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39 0833 190 1117

Galeta Masseria

Via Rotogaleta 8, 73048 Nardò (Le)
+39 329 382 5154

Il Mondo dei Sogni

SP113, Via per Veglie 73010 Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 328 921 4731

La Perla delle Dune (Sul Mare)

Via dei Bacini, 69, 73010 Scala di Furno - Porto Cesareo (Le)
+39 328 306 4069

The names of beaches, lidos, natural swimming pools, caves, coastal towers, nature parks and reserves, along with the names of accommodations such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, farmhouses, vacation homes, resorts, hostels and campgrounds, are deliberately left in their original language to respect the culture, historical identity and authenticity of the area.

Last Updated, 30/12/2024