살리스 살렌티노‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 천연기념물

One of the many coastal towers in the area. Among the most beautiful and imposing.

SALINA MONACI Salina Monaci, part of the Regional Natural Reserves of the Eastern Taranto Coast, was established in 2002 as a protected area, characterized by a salt pan no longer in use, subject to a variation in the water level and formation of extensive salt crusts in the summer season. In 1600, the area was owned by the Benedictine monks of Aversa and later passed to the Imperiali family. In the 19th century and, in particular, after the expulsion of the Bourbons, the Salina came under the control of the State Property Agency. The Salina has survived two reclamation interventions: in 1882, when Avetrana was not included in the drainage program and in the mid-twentieth century, when the intervention was limited due to the scarce economic resources allocated. In 1960 it was separated from the sea with the construction of the Salento coast road, later removed in that stretch with the establishment of the Reserves. The illustrated book "The never-ending story" by Fulvio Filo Schiavoni, a Rotarian friend, tells the story of the place, long disputed, between Manduria and Avetrana.

Torre Colimena is part of a system of coastal towers wanted by the king of Spain, after the invasion of Otranto by the Turks in 1480.

Torre Colimena (Salina dei Monaci) is a seaside hamlet in the municipality of Manduria, not far from Torre Lapillo. It is a protected nature reserve and is a place not affected by mass tourism and for this reason its landscape is almost uncontaminated: a place rich in natural species, such as flamingos and various types of birds. A quiet place, far from crowded and noisy beaches, an oasis of peace. Once you arrive under the tower, turn left until you find the interrupted road, park and continue on foot.

The Palude del Conte is a wetland located between Punta Prosciutto and Torre Colimena. It is a protected area that is part of the Palude del Conte and Dune Costiere Park, and is home to a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. The marsh of the Conte is connected to the sea by a channel dug into the rock, the beach is made up of fine golden sand, with a crystalline and shallow sea. It is an ideal beach for families and for those who love nature and tranquillity.

This short stretch of unpaved and sometimes sandy road first crosses the Salina dei Monaci Nature Reserve, where it is possible to see a group of resident flamingos, then the Palude di Conte nature reserve where you cycle through dense Mediterranean scrub alongside white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Be careful after heavy rain in some stretches the bottom can be slippery.

Fantastically beautiful. Right on the sea, great little shopping and a wonderful view.

Nice, quiet and very tasty fish restaurants. Very fresh. Restaurant overlooking the sea.