scenic viewpoint
Santa Maria di Leuca
The dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Apulia, Italy · Europe
Salve is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Montesardo, 20km from Grotta Zinzulusa.
Salve is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 3,778, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Salve 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 Salve to your route.
Alessano (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξιανόν, romanized: Alexianón) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, part of Apulia region of south-east Italy.
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Salve is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.8611 latitude, 18.2949 longitude.
Salve has a population of approximately 3,778 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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scenic viewpoint
The dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.
9 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.
20 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A beautiful Puglian old town built on a limestone island connected to the mainland, surrounded by crystal-clear Ionian waters.
34 km · about 40 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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