Santa Cesarea Terme

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10 shots panorama
thanks to my mate who posed for this photo
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The bay of Porto Miggiano is located in the town of Santa Cesarea Terme, one of the best destinations to spend the holidays in Puglia, located in the east coast of Salento.
La Torre Miggiano was probably built in the sixteenth century to protect the port and to the defense of the miners working quarries carparo stone and sent the segments throughout the county to provide useful material for construction.
Now these ancient ruined structures create a unique landscape, surrounded by clear water that flows into the bay of Porto Miggiano.
10 shots panorama
thanks to my mate who posed for this photo
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The bay of Porto Miggiano is located in the town of Santa Cesarea Terme, one of the best destinations to spend the holidays in Puglia, located in the east coast of Salento.
La Torre Miggiano was probably built in the sixteenth century to protect the port and to the defense of the miners working quarries carparo stone and sent the segments throughout the county to provide useful material for construction.
Now these ancient ruined structures create a unique landscape, surrounded by clear water that flows into the bay of Porto Miggiano.
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#nationalpark The magnificient phenomenon of the "she-wolf" of the sea, when the fog comes from the sea, in Salento, Italy
This is a picture of the "she-wolf of the sea" or "sea sickness" at Minervino tower. That's how the local fishermen call this rare atmospheric phenomenon. It takes place in particular climatic conditions at dawn, when a thick cloud of fog thickens the sea. The Minervino tower, so called because of the University of Minervino participated in its realization, is a work of fortification and defense from the east coast of Salento located in the municipality of Santa Cesarea Terme. Built in the sixteenth century, during the Spanish domination, was ordered by Charles V in response to the attacks of the Saracens.

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19 Summer Suites

4 out of 5
Via Borsellino snc Santa Cesarea Terme LE
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cesarea Terme. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a free beach shuttle, and room service. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Porto Miggiano and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Nice location, suites could have with more cupboard space and utensils to self good. The pool area was the highlight, fantastic pool and plenty of sunbeds.

Reviewed on 1 September 2025

19 Summer Suites
Villa Raffaella

Villa Raffaella

4 out of 5
Via Umberto I 22 Santa Cesarea Terme LE
The price is AED 280 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 280
AED 308 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Santa Cesarea Terme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Terme di Santa Cesarea and Santa Cesarea ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Ocean view, the manager was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Lovely and romantic place

Reviewed on 8 October 2025

Villa Raffaella
Tenuta Centoporte - Resort Hotel

Tenuta Centoporte - Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Vecchia Otranto-Giurdignano Giurdignano LE
Stay at this hotel in Giurdignano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Spiaggia degli scaloni and Torre Pinta are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Gorgeous place!

Reviewed on 4 September 2025

Tenuta Centoporte - Resort Hotel
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Villa Raffaella

Villa Raffaella

4 out of 5
Via Umberto I 22 Santa Cesarea Terme LE
Stay at this residence in Santa Cesarea Terme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Terme di Santa Cesarea and Santa Cesarea ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Ocean view, the manager was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Lovely and romantic place

Reviewed on 8 October 2025

Villa Raffaella
Puglia Salento luxury villa with swimming pool and hydro spa. a few km from leuca

Puglia Salento luxury villa with swimming pool and hydro spa. a few km from leuca

alessano Puglia
Stay at this villa in Alessano. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Don Tonino Bello Birthplace and Torre Nasparo are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Fabulous week
What a wonderful villa and great hospitality, thoroughly recommend a stay at this very special place. Ideal for touring the Salento region but also perfect for a day enjoying the super swimming pool and the trulli whirlpool then enjoy a delicious supper cooked by the villa’s private chefs.

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Puglia Salento luxury villa with swimming pool and hydro spa. a few km from leuca
Marelive - CDSHotels

Marelive - CDSHotels

4 out of 5
Viale Dei Palmizi, snc Melendugno LE
Stay at this residence in Melendugno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Faraglioni Sant Andrea and Torre Sant'Andrea ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
Excellent
Excellent overall.

Reviewed on 12 August 2025

Marelive - CDSHotels
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