The Porto di Ripa Tower or Andrano Tower is a coastal tower of Salento and is part of that sighting system erected in the mid-sixteenth century to defend the territory from the continuous raids of Saracen pirates that raged the coasts in those years. The Porto di Ripa Tower is located in the Municipality of Andrano, specifically near the Marina di Andrano, in the province of Lecce. This suggestive tower stands on a small plateau about 50 meters from the sea, from here there is a beautiful panorama and the view is really significant and full of emotions. At present the Porto di Ripa Tower results as a partially recovered ruin; this tower communicated to the south with Torre del Sasso and to the north with Torre Capo Lupo. This stretch of coastline is characteristic for its low cliffs and the presence of caves and small inlets, well Torre Porto di Ripa is located right near the famous Grotta Verde of Marina di Andrano, one more reason to combine the beauty of the landscape, the freshness of this beautiful sea and the historical references of this fabulous corner of Puglia. Have a great summer from Torre Porto di Ripa.
Last Updated: 04/12/2022, Tonio Viva