The beach is lapped by the crystal clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea. Sandy dunes are dotted with lush vegetation, trees and lilies. Lazy afternoons stretch into evenings filled with excitement. This is why Pescolouse is considered of the most beautiful and desirable areas in Salento. The interior territory of Pescoluse is also a place to explore, filled with karstic caves and famous dolmen. The extensive stretches of sand at Posto Vecchio and Torre Pali, adjacent to Torre Vado, were the first summer marina to be colonized and inhabited. This is where the Salento’s prized treasure begins, with crystal clear waters and fine, golden sand. This is where fresh water springs bubble up from the sea bed, where travelers go to immerse themselves in tiny cool pools of water and emerge refreshed and renewed. The name ‘La Cabina’ cannot be found on maps. A marina between Pescoluse and Torre Pali, its fine, white stretches of sand are like those of exotic beaches touched by only the most vast and uncontaminated waters. Looking inland are the picturesque ruins of the estates of Valentini and Don Cesare, set off by the Muntani hill, and, in the direction of Pescoluse, the Argentina Dolmen. The “Pali" towers, rising up from the sea, are located about 15 km from Santa Maria di Leuca. They were once watchtowers for sighting Turkish ships and sending out quick warnings to the entire Salentine territory by lighting signal fires. This tower gave the city’s marina its name; it was previously called Marina Sant’Antonio after the little Church at the entrance to the village. The little marina has a small port for bringing in tourists. The “Lido Marini” seaside resort is located partially in the Salve territory, with a rocky coast punctuated by inlets of fine white sand, attracting the most discerning bathers.
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he coastline is marked by limpid freshwater springs alternating with long stretches of fine, golden sand.
Sources: Comune di Salve Updated on: 14/05/2012
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