THE LAND

Welcome to Salento, where East meets West, in a land rich in history and traditions, where the beauties of nature and architecture and the warm hospitality of its inhabitants are some of its best features. The main attraction along the Salento coastline is unquestionably the clean, clear and crystal sea, which affords the tourists an enchanting scenery. The Salento peninsula is a large plain of karstic origin; its small hills slope gently towards the sea, forming the beautiful beaches and sandy shores,high cliffs that originated from geographical fractures , inlets, the sea cliffs, gullies, small ravines, islands and islets and caves that embroider the coast of fantastic lace rock. Furthermore, particular contribution is given to this beautiful scenery from the sea bed, irregular surfaces with grooves, caves and holes that make it a favourite destination for scuba divers. These natural features are particularly picturesque;the same flora and fauna of certain areas, the landscape around the towns, allow us to define the small Salento peninsula as a place of pleasant and relaxed holidays.