If you wish to indulge in a vacation to the Maldives, you do not necessarily have to go through a long journey because we, too, in Italy, have a real corner of paradise on earth.
We invite you to take a trip with us, to the lands of Salento, a land kissed by the sun and caressed by the gentle waves of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
We are in Marina di Pescoluse, better known as “Le Pescoluse”, a real jewel of Salento, as well as a much sought-after location for Italian and foreign tourists who choose it, every year, for its beaches made of the finest sand, crystal-clear waters, shallow waters devoid of stones, free areas and equipped bathing establishments; the wild and uncontaminated nature creates an evocative frame to all this.
If you want to discover the land of Salento and discover its typical features, we recommend booking one of our experiences
The exotic profile of the Maldives of Salento
Days in these places, renamed the “Maldives of Salento ” for the snow-white color of the limestone rock that gives rise to the sandy shore, are marked by long walks on the shoreline, swimming among colorful fish and relaxing in the sun. The fun continues, then, in the evening in restaurants and clubs, where you can taste traditional local dishes and dance until late. Finally, this destination is perfect if you are looking for a safe place where children can play and swim in shallow waters.
How to get to the Maldives of Salento
Marina di Pescoluse, which is part of the Marina di Salve area , lies on the Salento Ionian coast, between Torre Pali and Torre Vado, and can be easily reached from Lecce by following two different routes.
You can, in fact, take State Road SS 16 and head toward Maglie; continue on State Road 275, exit at Santa Maria di Leuca, and once in Alessano continue to Salve. Alternatively, take the ring road toward Gallipoli, follow the Gallipoli-Santa Maria di Leuca road and exit at Salve.
A tour of the most beautiful beaches in the Maldives of Salento
The beaches of Marina di Pescoluse are one more beautiful than the other and each one is ready to welcome you, making your stay, if possible, even more magical.
The Five Sails: one of the most beautiful shores.
Turquoise waters, romantic sunsets, nature and the tramontana, which blows, are just some of the elements that characterize the equipped lido in Marina di Pescoluse “Le Cinque Vele”.
The facility has countless services and these include king-size sunbeds, changing rooms, showers, whirlpool pools, a bar and a restaurant, where you can taste traditional local dishes.
Completing the offer is a baby garden, the perfect place to entertain the little ones among games, dances and lots of entertainment.
Lido Maldive del Salento
The Lido Maldive del Salento seems like a small town in miniature thanks to the many amenities: newsstand, free wi-fi, fax service, online cell phone charging, gift stores, hairdressers for women and men, beach-volleyball courts, bars and restaurants; you can, in addition, participate in zumba and aerobics classes, go horseback riding, ride jet skis (no boat license required) and go on wonderful pedal boat rides.
The facility, which is accessible to the disabled, welcomes you with a curious deck chair that, placed at the entrance, has become over the years a fixed stop for many tourists, who decide to immortalize with a shot their passage through these parts.
Eden Salento
This establishment isideal if your traveling companion is a four-legged friend: there are, in fact, no other facilities in the area open to animals. Your dog can, thus, enjoy his vacation between bowl of fresh water and kibble, shower, play area and a chance to take a swim.
Eden Salento offers, in addition, many other services and among them are wi-fi and several sports fields.
In the food outlets (bars and restaurants) you can eat local dishes, which are prepared with vegetables grown in the surrounding garden, and many other top-quality ingredients.
There is, finally, a baby park inside which children can have fun and participate in various play activities and more.
Some interesting facts about the Maldives of Salento
The Maldives of Salento were recently decreed “Blue Flag of Europe”, this thanks to the special attention paid to the protection and preservation of the natural marine heritage.
Moreover, several legends are passed down in this area, and one of them has it that, during the nights, some witches shout from the cliffs and make all those who approach disappear.
Finally, the Pescoluse beach is distinguished by its striking dunes whose formation is linked to the action of the wind that has determined, over time, the accumulation of sediments with the consequent formation of real natural ecosystems.
