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