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In the hamlet of the same name in the municipality of Vernole, in the Lecce area, Acaya Castle was built in the 16th century by Gian Giacomo of the Acaya family, on behalf of Charles V, the famous sovereign on whose empire "the sun never set".

Martano, one of the symbolic places of Salento Greece, also widely known internationally, in winter turns out to be a quiet Salento village immersed in its silence and slow rhythms without the lively coming and going of people that swarm the historic core of the summer periods. Early in the morning this state of calm is even more emphasized and is probably the ideal time to cycle through its alleys and enjoy this state of affairs.

Truly suggestive place, recommended from October to May

Entrance fee €3 per person (October 2023)

A walk to the grotto is still worth it, so don't plan on taking too long when paying at the parking machine.

Swimming has been banned since 2019, allegedly due to damage to the coral reef (?) Access to the water is therefore closed.

Melendugno Castle dates back to the 1500s and is the symbol of the feudal society which, under the D'Amely family, resisted until the end of the Second World War. It is located in the center of the town but it is not possible to visit the inside.

Beautiful medieval village still surrounded by walls