Ugento Beaches

Ugento, an ancient Messapian city located in the lower Salento, is recognized by the Puglia Region as an important tourist center thanks to its artistic, architectural, and environmental beauties. Its name, which means "shiny, shining", derives from its position near the Ionian Sea. It includes several localities, including Fontanelle, Torre San Giovanni, and Torre Mozza.

Fontanelle

This locality is characterized by clear and crystalline waters and white, fine sand, with several equipped beaches and bathing establishments. Fontanelle is known for its large tourist villages and campsites, visited every year by numerous tourists. The beach is easily accessible from the coastal road, with roads leading through pine forests to vast areas of free beach. The shallow bottoms and transparent water make Fontanelle an ideal place for families with children on vacation in Salento.

Although Fontanelle does not have its own inhabited center, there are various tourist villages in the surrounding area, particularly popular among foreign tourists in spring and late summer. One of the peculiarities of a vacation in Salento is the possibility of exploring different beaches, discovering that each has a unique and unparalleled beauty.

Services available in Fontanelle:

• Equipped beaches and bathing establishments
• Wide stretches of free beach
• Facilitated access through roads passing through the pine forests

Torre San Giovanni

Torre San Giovanni, einer der am besten ausgestatteten Yachthäfen in Ugento, ist ein perfektes Reiseziel für einen Urlaub voller Entspannung, Meer, Wärme und Spaß. Mit nur 400 Einwohnern im Winter, die im Sommer auf 50.000 ansteigen, erwacht dieser Ort zum Leben und bietet zahlreiche Attraktionen.

Das Meer von Torre San Giovanni ist klar mit fischigen und tiefen Meeresböden, ideal für Aktivitäten wie Surfen, Tauchen und Bootfahren, Tretbootfahren oder Kanufahren. Der lange Streifen feinen Sandes wird von mediterraner Macchia eingerahmt und bietet sowohl freie Strände als auch ausgestattete Badeanstalten für jeden Geschmack, von denen, die am besten für Familien geeignet sind, bis hin zu denen für junge Leute. Der Molo und das Lido Cocoloco gehören zu den beliebtesten, aber es gibt auch viele weniger überfüllte freie Strände.

Corso Uxentum bietet eine Vielzahl von Geschäften, Lebensmittel- und Weinläden und Restaurants, während Corso Annibale Stände, Bars und Veranstaltungsorte mit Live-Musik und Wein- und Speisefesten beherbergt. Veranstaltungen sind unter anderem das Fest der Madonna dell'Aiuto Mitte August mit typischen Traditionen der Schutzheiligenfeste im Salento.

Verfügbare Dienstleistungen:

• Freie Strände und ausgestattete Badeanstalten
• Wassersportarten (Surfen, Tauchen, Bootfahren)
• Restaurants, Bars und Veranstaltungsorte mit Live-Musik
• Geschäfte und Stände am Corso Uxentum und Corso Annibale
• Kinderspielplatz

Torre Mozza

Torre Mozza, located in the municipality of Ugento, is a picturesque seaside resort known for its sixteenth-century tower, part of the defensive system erected by Charles V in the sixteenth century to counter Saracen attacks.

Torre Mozza is perfect for a quiet and relaxing holiday, ideal for families with children. It offers a variety of options for visitors, including cliffs and sandy beaches, equipped bathing establishments, and areas of free beach. Despite its vitality, Torre Mozza maintains a peaceful holiday atmosphere, with all essential services concentrated near the tower, including supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Available Services:

• Crystal clear sea suitable for families and children
• Bathing establishments (Lido Madia, Balelido, Lido baia d'oro)
• Restaurants, bars, and grocery stores

Marina di Mancaversa

Marina di Mancaversa is a fraction of the town of Taviano, located about 7 kilometers away. The coast mainly consists of low cliffs, with two small sandy areas, including the well-known "Mancaversa dei Cavalli." This beach stands out for its white and soft sand, interspersed with stretches of low cliffs. The shallow sea attracts families and locals for quiet days by the sea. However, the beach offers few services, making it less ideal for those looking for equipped beach clubs. It is advisable to bring drinks, rock shoes, and snorkeling equipment to explore the beautiful seabed. Located near the town center and adjacent to the coastal road, it is easy to find bars or supermarkets for every need.