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.
19 Summer Suites

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 Sep 1, 2025

19 Summer Suites
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Ocean view, the manager was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Lovely and romantic place

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Villa Raffaella
Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso

4 out of 5
Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Melendugno LE
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$65 total
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Melendugno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
The front desk was very helpful and the view from our room was fantastic

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Hotel Belvedere, Torre Dell'Orso
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Ocean view, the manager was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Lovely and romantic place

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Villa Raffaella
Riva Blu Apartments

Riva Blu Apartments

Santa Cesarea Terme LE
Stay at this apartment in Santa Cesarea Terme. Enjoy an outdoor pool, cable TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tower Miggiano and Santa ...
Riva Blu Apartments
Giulia Sea View Villas

Giulia Sea View Villas

Santa Cesarea Terme LE
Stay at this villa in Santa Cesarea Terme. Enjoy free parking, balconies, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Santa Cesarea Terme Beach and Tower Miggiano ...
Giulia Sea View Villas
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