Salento is a wonderful region: a true explosion of colours and scents from the land to the table.
A unique Salento tourist destination is Torre San Giovanni. The beautiful town is located on the Ionian coast and is a magical place thanks to its unspoilt landscape, its crystal-clear sea and its millennial past behind it.
An incomparable combination of history and natural heritage, all to be admired!
A journey through Salento’s coves, beaches and enchanting sea
Torre San Giovanni takes its name from the 16th-century watchtower in the area. The beaches and beautiful coves here offer exceptional sea views, in a truly inviting stretch of water for swimming or snorkeling.
The transparency of the sea and the shades that shift from blue to azure grant swimmers the privilege of diving into magnificent waters, whether for a relaxing swim or exploring the seabed with fins and mask.
The fine sandy beach gently slopes into the sea, making it a perfect setting for all types of vacationers, including families with young children. In the summer, the destination becomes populated with holidaymakers who are captivated by the beauty and tranquility of the place.
Unique emotions, cultural and scenic treasures
There are places that one must absolutely get to know, full of things to admire.
Torre San Giovanni, with Lido Sabbioso and its coastline, is an enchanting postcard, with shallow sea for a long distance from the shore.
The rocks and natural islets can be easily reached by swimming even by beginners.
Regarding historical and cultural points of interest, Torre San Giovanni features stone structures and numerous testimonies of a glorious past. The tower is certainly the oldest building and was built for defensive purposes, to spot and prevent Saracen attacks.
Today, this tower divides the coast of Ugento into two distinct areas. In the northern part, there is a rocky shoreline and the sandy side of Lido Sabbioso, as the name suggests; here you can find white sandy beaches that resemble Caribbean shores.
Staying in Torre San Giovanni also makes it easy to visit Salento: to experience a holiday discovering an enchanting part of the territory!