For several years now, people have been used to spend their vacations in exotic places located in different locations around the world, spending most of the time exorbitant amounts of money just to buy airline tickets. But to be able to enjoy some relaxation and fun, it is not necessary to fly over half a planet, simply travel a few kilometers, to reach the Maldives of Salento.
A paradisiacal corner that has nothing to envy to exotic destinations. A place where nature remains unspoiled, beaches characterized by clear and fine sand, transparent and crystal clear sea that as you move away from the coast goes tinged with all shades of blue until it turns deep blue at night. The natural landscapes delineated by dunes and bamboo reeds that enclose the shoreline contribute to the primordial, unspoiled look that makes this place an extremely brilliant jewel.
The Maldives of Salento an exotic experience on your doorstep
In the extreme southern tip of Apulia, in the municipality of Salve in the province of Lecce, lies the resort of Marina di Pescoluse, renamed the Maldives of Salento, because of its low, clear beaches and its limpid sea, reminiscent of the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean.
The Salento town is not simply beautiful, but also worthwhile; in fact, it was recently awarded Europe’s Blue Flag for safeguarding the ecosystem. Two kilometers of beautiful and immaculate beach that joins the equally attractive seaside resorts of Torre Pali, Lido Marini and Posto Vecchio, sites of great tourist attraction. Despite the fact that the Maldives of Salento is a very renowned place, here it is possible to spend a vacation of tranquility and relaxation, there are no crowded waters or disproportionate “invasion” of the beach, the space is enough to accommodate many bathers.
A vacation for everyone in the Maldives of Salento
One cannot classify this picturesque seaside resort by ascribing a precise target of visitors, as the Salento offers a variety of opportunities to spend one’s vacation in the best possible way. The Maldives of Salento are equipped and perfectly able to meet the needs of a variety of guests, from young people to families with children.
Young people who want to spend a fun-filled stay can spend their days doing a variety of water sports activities such as surfing, diving, as well as aerobics and yoga.
Salento evenings are pleasant to spend along the Marina di Ugento shoreline, in which kiosks are set up in the summer and spring, offering bar and disco pub service. In addition, the summer nights are enriched by theme parties, concerts and performances made by the municipality and private entities. For those who, conceive of a vacation as an important opportunity to get to know new places and explore far and wide the surrounding areas, the Maldives of Salento offer a wide range of sites to visit, such as the natural beauty of karst caves, ravines and archaeological remains of ancient civilizations such as necropolis, old protective walls.
Places to absolutely visit near Pescoluse: Ugento and its castle
You can visit historical monuments such as the 14th-century Ugento Castle where exquisite mythological frescoes are kept inside, very impressive is the picturesque Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca and its noble villas: another renowned location to visit when you stay in Marina di Pescoluse
Another unmissable destination on the coastal tour is the town of Santa Maria di Leuca, a picturesque place overlooking the sea, walking through its streets it is easy to be enraptured by the charm of the landscape, which seems to stop the inexorable passing of time.
Santa Maria di Leuca offers visitors several extremely beautiful places, such as the Sanctuary of Leuca, which is located on a mountain that drops sheer to the sea from which one can enjoy a breathtaking view, very fascinating is also the Leuca Waterfall whose waters inexorably merge into the crystal clear sea. Sea lovers cannot miss the opportunity of a boat ride to explore the coast, which offers stimulating emotions thanks to the caves hollowed out in the rocks, such as the Grotta del Diavolo or the Grotta delle Tre Porte.
The best time to visit the Maldives of Salento
The Maldives of Salento are located in a very favorable geographical position, the south in fact enjoys pleasant temperatures all months of the year, it is often possible to experience the breeze of a cool sea bath even in the beautiful days of December. The coastline unlike many other seaside areas, remains active and bustling even in the winter months.
There is no best time to take a vacation in Salento; every occasion is the right one.
Spring offers scenic scenery that has an unparalleled effect, and pleasant temperatures guarantee the opportunity to enjoy an early summer. The Maldives of Salento are undoubtedly more crowded during July and August, but the municipal and private organization guarantees a quiet and not at all chaotic enjoyment of the beach and services.
