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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Lecce

Lecce’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Lecce. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Otranto Bauxite Lake

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At sunset this place is colored with a unique light.

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The Two Sisters

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Legend has it that two sisters, two local farmers, one day approached the sea to cool off. Having reached the bay of Torre dell'Orso, one of the two enters the …

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Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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The oasis is protected by the WWF and covers over 350 hectares of marshes and wetlands. The type of habitat makes it an ideal place for many species of migratory …

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Ciolo Bridge and Cove

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The name Ciolo derives from the Salento word "Giolo" or thieving magpie, this is because the area is rich in nests of this species. The beautiful cove is cut by …

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Porto Badisco Bay

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Porto Badisco is a quiet coastal town best known for its fantastic bay with crystal clear waters. According to some, it was here that Aeneas landed after his escape from …

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Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

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Here the Alimini Lakes reach the sea. The lake closest to the coast, called Alimini Grande, is of lagoon origin and is made up of brackish water. The smallest, on …

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Porto Selvaggio Bay

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Wonderful bay with nice seaside where it's possible to swim and dive

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Palude del Capitano

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The pristine landscape captures the gaze and soothes the soul of visitors who find here an environment where peace and nature reign supreme.

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The Old Woman's Boulders

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In the land of the Messapians, among the sacred rocks, one day the Epimelid nymphs were soaring in dances with sweet and sensual movements. The young Messapi, …

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Punta Palascìa lighthouse

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The road that leads from Otranto to the lighthouse is a provincial road, therefore suitable for all bikes, but it is possible to go down to the lighthouse only if …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Lecce

Otranto Bauxite Lake

The Two Sisters

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

Ciolo Bridge and Cove

Porto Badisco Bay

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

Porto Selvaggio Bay

Palude del Capitano

The Old Woman's Boulders

Punta Palascìa lighthouse

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