Lighthouse and square of the Basilica de Finibus Terrae
Villa Episcopo — Santa Maria di Leuca
Villa La Meridiana — Santa Maria di Leuca
Villa Mellacqua — Santa Maria di LeucaLeuca: history and scenery
Eclectic late 19th-century villas line the seafront promenade, while the headland is home to the lighthouse and the Basilica Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae.
From the square beside the Sanctuary and lighthouse, the view opens out over the sea. The monumental staircase frames the waterfall of the Apulian Aqueduct: one of Leuca’s iconic sights.
Pale sand and turquoise sea
Clear waters along the Salento coast
White sand and crystal-clear watersExplore the sea and beaches
Coves, clear waters and sea caves: explore Leuca’s coastline by boat and discover Grotta del Soffio. Further north along the Adriatic coast, you can visit Grotta Zinzulusa in Castro.
On the Ionian side, Pescoluse and Torre Vado offer beaches and stretches of coast for a day by the sea. Towards Ciolo and Tricase, the Adriatic reveals cliffs and deep-blue views.
Views of Salento’s villages
An underground olive mill
Lecce — Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral of the Assumption at nightScenic walks and authentic villages
The Cipolliane trail and Ciolo bridge reveal the scenic side of Capo di Leuca, with coastal walks and sweeping sea views.
Inland, explore the lanes of Patù, Alessano and Specchia and the underground olive mills of Presicce-Acquarica. Plan a trip to Otranto and its castle, the old town of Gallipoli, and Lecce.
Pasticciotto and iced coffee
Ciceri e tria
Octopus cooked in a terracotta potThe flavours of Salento
From pasticciotto pastries and iced coffee with almond milk to friselle topped with tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil: every moment has its own flavour.
Try orecchiette with turnip greens or tomato sauce and ricotta forte, ciceri e tria (pasta with chickpeas), and pittule fritters. Enjoy grilled fish and purpu alla pignata, octopus slow-cooked in a terracotta pot, alongside local wines such as Primitivo and Negroamaro.