Torre dell'Orso

Torre dell'Orso is a charming seaside resort in Salento, on the Adriatic Sea. The marina is part of the municipality of Melendugno in the province of Lecce. Torre dell'Orso Beach is one of the most evocative of Salento, offering a scenic view of the bay with calm sea and transparent water. The beach is surrounded by lush pine forests and is suitable for every type of traveler, whether young people looking for fun or families with children eager to relax. The beach is also known for the Due Sorelle, two stacks that emerge from the sea a few tens of meters from the beach. According to legend, the stacks were once two beautiful maidens who were turned into stone by the gods. The area is also home to a 16th-century coastal tower that served as a lookout to prevent the arrival of Turkish ships in the region