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Pescoluse (Marina di Salve) |
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Marina di Pescoluse or Pesculuse is one of the most beautiful beaches, unspoilt and sought Salento thanks to its beach of fine sand, crystal clear waters of the sea, the sand dunes behind the beach and the sea and beautiful sunsets are the framework for this wonderful place is not a case dubbed "the Maldives of Salento" ...  |
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Otranto is a beautiful town in the Province of Lecce, in Salento. Nicknamed by everyone "Gateway to the East" for its history that for centuries has seen Otranto as a bridge between east and west for trade, it is now one of the most exciting of the province, and beyond. Expanses of golden sand washed by clear waters and alternating here and there by low cliffs.
An almost magical coast characterized by a variety of natural landscapes, adorned with ancient towers and farms between olive groves and fragrant pine spots. But not only ... The city, in fact, he is well known for its coastline and beaches for its artistic beauty and monumental addition to the renowned cuisine rich in tradition. Those who spend a holiday in Otranto, therefore, appreciates for its magical atmosphere and his wonders to be discovered: the sun, the sea, the coast of dreams ... A mix of art, tradition and culture that make this place so unique for those who live there and great for those who visit. |
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Santa Maria di Leuca, Castrignano fraction of the Cape, in the province of Lecce, is a famous tourist destination primarily for the nineteenth century villas, constructed in various styles for the most part by the architects and Ruggeri Rossi. Towards the end of the nineteenth century there were to be precise 43 villas, many of which are now disused or converted appear deeply than before. But Santa Maria di Leuca is also an extraordinarily rich coast of beauty and history: the coast, both west and east, is lined with numerous caves, rich in Greek and Latin inscriptions, such as cave "Porcinara", or finds Neolithic (worked bone, pottery coarse) as the grotto of the "Devil."  
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Lecce is the capital of the province with a monumental and artistic heritage is not indifferent. It has ancient origins so as to be considered unknown, unless you consider the many legends and mythological stories. E 'can detect traces of Messapian, although certain information, go back to the Romans. At that time the city took its name Lupiae which was an ascent to power to cause the forfeiture of the nearby city Rudiae. Lecce is rich in monuments and works of art and an artistic heritage of the Roman era, although there are Medieval and Renaissance. However, the city belongs to the Baroque period, and because the city has a very particular style, it is possible to speak of Leccese Baroque. With the crumbly local stone, the so-called Lecce stone, easily workable and the warm colors, were carried out with fine architectural decorations often of great beauty and elegance. The old town still, almost in its entirety, working examples of this stone, not only in churches or other monuments, but also the terraces and balconies of private homes are decorated with beautiful ornaments. E 'can walk in ancient Lecce in a totally free, not limited to major monuments, so you can discover small and great wonders of architecture and fantasy, from churches and buildings, small houses of the citizens. Of course, the tourist can not get away from Lecce without visiting its monuments. Among the monuments of the Roman period ricordiamo l 'Anfiteatro romano in Piazza Sant' Oronzo, and the Roman Theater, both of the second century after Christ, and the Column of Sant 'Oronzo, brought in 1666 from Brindisi, it is one of the two columns of terminals Via Appia. Charles V Castle, surrounded by walls and ramparts. Among the churches are mentioned instead S. Niccolò and Cataldo of 1180, fully painted and attached with two magnificent abbey cloisters. Instead go back to the Baroque Basilica of Santa Croce, the most beautiful church in Lecce with its magnificent facade of the convent, now the monastery is the seat of the Prefecture. It then Sant 'Irene, San Matteo facade with the upper and lower concave convex, almost in a style Borromini, the Church of Jesus with its beautiful altars, St. John the Baptist, St. Clare, Sant' Angelo, Santa Maria delle Grazie in square Sant 'Oronzo. Other buildings to visit are the monumental complex of Piazza del Duomo, surrounded by beautiful baroque buildings here in addition to the Cathedral you can see its bell tower 70 meters high, the bishop of the seventeenth century in Renaissance style, the seminary, seat of the Caritas Lecce. Returning around Piazza Sant 'Oronzo we Palazzo Carafa seat of the town of Lecce, the palaces of Piazza Falconieri and the Provincial Museum is rich in important archaeological finds. Other churches of small dimensions, but not least, are scattered in the city. In addition to the historical center of Lecce, the modern part of town was visiting and could be included as a route of access. It will be nice in the cool of late afternoon or evening stroll in the city between artistic and elegant shops. |
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Gallipoli is a town located on the west coast of Salento and overlooking the Ionian Sea. The town of Gallipoli is divided into two quite separate, part modern call the Village which is located further east on a promontory, and a call Old Town Center is located to the West on 'island of calcareous origin. These two parts of the city are connected by a bridge. The old city is surrounded by walls and ramparts around one kilometer long and a half, which defended the city against attacks by enemies coming from the sea.
Gallipoli - Porto Anticoli streets of Old Town are narrow and winding, this pattern of construction dates back to the first half of the 900 after Christ, when the city was conquered by the Saracens. The main street of the old town of Gallipoli is Via Antonietta De Pace separating the two zones in the old part of town. Gallipoli was once joined to the mainland by an isthmus, the only passage to enter the city, this transition took the name of Porta Terra and was created in 1310 by Roberto D'Anjou, the son of Charles Second. Subsequently, this step was destroyed in 1887.
Gallipoli in 1484 was occupied by the Venetians and for increasing the defense's designed to cut the isthmus, but this opera was performed only after some years by the Aragonese in the meanwhile had taken possession of the city. During the period from 1601 to 1608 the bridge was built with a twelve arches, the bridge is still the only contact point of the island with the mainland. Gallipoli old is surrounded by a scenic road called The Riviera. From this road there is a part of the Gallipoli.
The island of St Andrew is located to the south west, is about one km from Gallipoli. This island is so called because it stood on the homonymous chapel now destroyed. Sull 'island there are two landings, one located in the north-east and a south-east, and a large lighthouse established in 1866. Near the old town of Gallipoli, there are l 'Isoletta Camp, the Rock of pigeons and the Scoglio della Nave. The city began to expand outside its walls in 1785 with a design of a hydraulic engineer gallipolino Vincenzo Ferrara. The city is designed so that the main street Corso Roma, to share the new city in two parts, one lying scirocco and a wind.
Among the most important monuments of Gallipoli can remember Angioino The Castle, the Cathedral of Sant 'Agata and the Church of the Sacred Heart. During the last twenty years the city has witnessed a considerable urban development, logging in 'perspective of a tourist town, thus creating two new urban villages: Rivabella, located north of the city and Green Bay to the south, both located on the coast. The coast of Gallipoli is one of the most fascinating d 'Italia, is formed by low cliffs and mostly from the beaches and the Waterfront Galilei allows to come to the beaches located to the south. The sources of wealth are tourism and fishing. Some prints dating from the eighteenth century, showing the port of Gallipoli full of ships from all over Europe. The port allows the 'call for different types of boats and tourist industry. Close to the 'port takes place a fish market, turned to private and even tourists, in fact, in addition to fish, you can buy decorative items such as coral and shells.
Today the city of Gallipoli has about 25,000 inhabitants and has good facilities for tourism such as Hotels, Resorts, and camping renowned throughout the Salento. |
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The Bronze Age the area was home to settlements of Salve Messapian, whose presence is testified by several archaeological findings. The origin of the city dating back to the centurion Salvius, who in 267 BC had in these lands after the premium liability Salento in Rome. |
The marine Salve
Pescoluse with Old Place are marinas of the municipality of Salve who meet while leaving the Marina di Torre Vado and along the Ionian slope towards Gallipoli.
Pescoluse is a charming marina and is the meeting point for all summer youth of the head of Leuca.
The beautiful and wide beach of Marina di Pescoluse is known as the beach of Salento the Maldives, and while retaining the natural characteristics, it is equipped, offering ample space for parking, renewing the bathing establishments, adding kiosks, bars, and other services.
Particularly interesting in Marina di Pescoluse is the interest and care for the conservation of sand dunes, the invaluable heritage that today we try to keep with targeted interventions. |
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