The Maldives of Salento, located in the province of Lecce, in the municipality of Salve, between Torre Pali and Pescoluse, is a beautiful stretch of coastline in the southernmost part of Puglia. The crystal-clear sea, fine white sand and unspoiled nature make the Maldives of Salento one of the most popular areas for Italian and foreign tourists. A small corner of paradise where you can spend relaxing vacations alone, with friends or with your family.
How to get to the Maldives of Salento
It is possible to get to this beautiful stretch of coast, about 5 kilometers long, by two different routes:
- starting from Lecce, you can take the SS101 highway to Gallipoli, then continue along SS 274 towards Santa Maria di Leuca. Once in Salve, turn right and follow the road signs to Pescoluse. This route is about 77 kilometers long;
- always starting from Lecce, drive along the SS16 freeway, as far as Maglie and then take the SS 275 towards Santa Maria di Leuca. When you reach Montesardo, turn towards Ruggiano, then towards Salve and continue towards Pescoluse. This route is 8 kilometers shorter than the previous one.
If you are not very familiar with the area or perhaps it is your first time vacationing in Puglia, do not despair, you can always rely on the most modern satellite navigators. Just set your desired destination and follow the audio directions. Et voila, the game is done!
The Maldives of Salento: a perfect mix of tradition and good food
The Maldives of Salento is one of the most popular tourist destinations.
The scent of the sea mingles with the ancient food and wine traditions of this beautiful and fascinating land and with local music. Baroque style, excellent wine and the famous pizzica make Salento popular all over the world. And if the natural beauty offered by this enchanting area doesn’t seem enough, you can always let your taste buds take over and enjoy the excellent typical dishes such as eggplant pie, stuffed chicken, hand-rolled pastry, pitta or Salento pasticciotto.
Marina di Pescoluse: where to stay in the Maldives of Salento
If you are seriously considering spending a vacation in these paradisiacal and unspoiled beaches, the first thing to do is to evaluate well the period. If you are worldly types and the super crowded beaches do not bother you at all, you can easily decide to spend your vacation during the high season period and in this case, however, it will be advisable to book well in advance.
If, on the other hand, you have the opportunity, the best period to enjoy the beauty and nature of these beautiful places is definitely the low season. The period before the summer and the month of September are perfect for a vacation in total relaxation thanks to the pleasant temperature that is combined with tranquility, better services and more choice with significant savings also in economic terms.
After deciding the period you need to figure out where to stay, for this below we offer a list of the best facilities on the sea, equipped with every comfort.
Are you ready? Follow our recommendations.
La Conca Hotel: a beautiful facility 50 m from the sea
La Conca Hotel is a splendid facility 50 meters from the sea. This complex, born in 1980, was, a few months ago, completely renovated and modernized to offer guests an unforgettable stay. Its excellent location, a stone’s throw from the sea, also offers the possibility of moving easily between the various Salento resorts.
Hotel Resort Giardino dei Pini: a finely renovated four-star hotel with excellent cuisine
Hotel Resort Giardino dei Pini is a splendid four-star hotel, established in 2007 and entirely renovated in 2014. The modern designed and extremely elegant property has soundproofed, spacious and bright rooms and spacious balconies overlooking the sea. A restaurant offering excellent Salento cuisine, a swimming pool for relaxing moments, a garden and a relaxing spa make the Giardino dei Pini Hotel one of the most popular with tourists from all over the world.
Gigli Hotel: very close to the lido Maldive del Salento
Gigli Hotel a stone’s throw from the enchanting beach and very close to the famous Maldive del Salento lido, is a recently built structure that extends over three floors. The reception desk located on the ground floor is at your complete disposal to offer you all kinds of information about itineraries, tours and the best restaurants in the area. To make its guests’ stay even more pleasant, Gigli Hotel, offers breakfast and dinner on a splendid panoramic terrace. Gigli Hotel’s excellent cuisine is also renowned for using strictly local, zero-kilometer products. A journey through the flavors, scents and beautiful nature of Salento: this is what Gigli Hotel offers.
Hotel Gold Beach: a comfortable three-star hotel 100 meters from the sea
Hotel Gold Beach is an impressive three-star hotel with classically furnished rooms located just 100 meters from the sea. In addition, by paying a small supplement a beach umbrella and two sunbeds will be offered at the very nearby lido, to enjoy the beauty of the beach in absolute relaxation. Also excellent is the service offered by the Gold Beach hotel restaurant, which offers typical Salento dishes of excellent quality.
