Very fine white sand, crystal-clear and clean water, unspoiled nature, shallow waters and scenic dunes…we are not on an island in the tropics but in the southernmost part of Apulia, precisely in Salento, on the Ionian coast in the stretch about 5 kilometers long that goes from Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli and is called the Maldives of Salento. This splendid land, where striking views combine with the scent of the sea, the Salento pizzica and excellent culinary tradition, is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only for Italian visitors but also for foreigners.
How to get to the Maldives of Salento
You can reach Marina di Pescoluse by car, plane and train. You choose the best means for your vacation in the beautiful Maldives of Salento.
Traveling by car to the Maldives of Salento
If you prefer to travel by car to have the ability to move more easily once you arrive at your destination in Puglia, the Maldives of Salento can be easily reached through two different routes:
- If you are arriving from the north, you need to take the A14 highway to Bari, take the exit for Bari Nord and then continue on the Brindisi-Lecce highway. At a certain point it is necessary to take the western ring road and continue to Gallipoli and then to Santa Maria di Leuca.
- If you are coming from the south, on the other hand, it is preferable to take State Road 106 the one that leads from Reggio Calabria to Taranto. Once in Taranto continue to Brindisi and keep following the road signs that lead to Marina di Pescoluse.
Reaching Salento by plane and then moving by private and public transportation to the Maldives of Salento
If you love traveling by plane, the airport you will have to refer to is Brindisi Papola Casale. Once here, you can decide to take advantage of the transfer service that will take you directly to your destination, or move by bus.
Reaching the Maldives of Salento by train: Pescoluse is easily accessible
If you plan to move by train, the most convenient route is the one that takes you directly to Lecce station and then continue with the transfer service or by bus.
The Maldives of Salento: the perfect combination of good food and unspoiled nature
The Maldives of Salento with its characteristic dunes, very fine white sand and crystal clear water make it an exclusive place. A small corner of paradise that in addition to offering an evocative landscape guarantees excellent cuisine made of traditional dishes with a strong and decisive flavor. Excursions, sightseeing tours, festivals, wellness centers, well-equipped bathing beaches and much more Marina di Pescoluse offers for dream vacations.
The best beach lidos in the Maldives of Salento: Marina di Pescoluse is a great place for your vacation
Regardless of the length of your vacation, a fundamental role is played by the bathing establishments, which, in addition to the rental of deckchairs, umbrellas and sunbeds, must be equipped to guarantee a series of basic services such as toilets, changing rooms, showers, bar, snack bar, but also services that offer moments of leisure and fun, also because the lido becomes a reference point in which to spend most of your vacation. In addition to its renowned natural beauty, the Maldives of Salento offers well-equipped bathing establishments that can offer a wide range of high-quality services.
Below is a short di list of the best lidos in the area:
- In order of importance, in first place we remember the well-known and eponymous Maldive del Salento lido, which over the years has received a number of important awards and has become a reference point for many visitors to this beautiful part of the coast. The establishment is also easily accessible to people with disabilities, and everything can be found inside: newsstand, men’s/women’s hairdresser, 2 beach volleyball courts, jet skis, pedal boats, restaurant, bar, showers and even a riding school. There are also many activities on offer to brighten the vacation and provide moments of pure leisure and fun such as zumba, fitness, Salento pizzica lessons, Caribbean dancing and children’s entertainment. Moreover, on the beach in addition to the rental of classic umbrellas, deckchairs and sunbeds, it provides a private area for families or couples who prefer more privacy and tranquility. In short, a super-equipped establishment that can offer comfort and lots of fun to its guests, trying to meet all kinds of needs.
- The Cinque Vele bathing establishment recreates a refined and exclusive environment. A beautiful garden close to the beach where beautiful gazebos are made available to customers for moments of pure relaxation and refreshment. The facility, which has always been attentive to the needs of families and the enjoyment of children, has a special garden equipped with a playground in which a series of fun activities, group dances and entertainment are organized thanks to the presence of attentive and qualified assistants.
- The restaurant overlooking the sea, also offers high-level cuisine with carefully revised typical Salento dishes and the use of strictly local raw materials.
- The Kaibo Lido by day is a bathing establishment equipped to offer every kind of comfort, by night it turns into a real open-air disco overlooking the beautiful sea of Pescoluse. Perfect for young people and for those who, during the vacations, like to keep the small hours.
- For those who love animals is planning to bring their four-legged friend with them, the ideal place is the Lido Venere. A super-equipped bathing establishment for a vacation of relaxation and fun. An area dedicated to children’s entertainment, boat trips and scuba diving with highly qualified staff, rental of maxi gazebos on the beach or the possibility of sunbathing comfortably on the terrace of the lido specially equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds. In addition, even four-legged friends will have the opportunity to enjoy a top vacation thanks to the agility course, showers specially dedicated to them and kibble supplies.
