natural wonder
Grotta Zinzulusa
A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Apulia, Italy · Europe
Leuca is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Castrignano del Capo, 24km from Grotta Zinzulusa.
Leuca is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 1,263, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Leuca sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leuca to your route.
Santa Maria di Leuca, often spelled simply Leuca is a frazione of the comune of Castrignano del Capo, in the Salento peninsula (Apulia), southern Italy.
A part of the town once belonged to the comune of Gagliano del Capo. It is found in the very end of the Salento peninsula.
The territory between Otranto and SantaRead more
Maria di Leuca has become a Regional Natural Coastal Park of "Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase". In this area, in the comune of Gagliano Del Capo, is located Ciolo.
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Leuca is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.7995 latitude, 18.3581 longitude.
Leuca has a population of approximately 1,263 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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natural wonder
A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.
24 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
Salento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A beautiful Puglian old town built on a limestone island connected to the mainland, surrounded by crystal-clear Ionian waters.
42 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Near-circular limestone sinkhole pool at Roca Vecchia where the Adriatic filters through under the cliff: a natural swimming hole ringed by a Bronze Age and Messapian archaeological site. Best early morning before the crowds arrive.
54 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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