Castro

Castro consists of two distinct sections: a marina area with limestone cliffs alongside blue-green waters and a hilltop settlement with medieval fortifications.

The settlement originates from an ancient Sallentini town called Castrum Minervae, where Roman texts indicate Aeneas first arrived on Italian shores.

The Chiesa dell'Annunziata cathedral, constructed in 1171, incorporates elements from a tenth-century Byzantine church and displays Romanesque architectural features.

The town operates multiple lidos from June through September, offering platform access to the water with deck chairs and umbrellas for twenty euros.

The limestone coastline contains multiple sea caves, including Palombara, Azzurra, and Zinzulusa, which are accessible through guided boat excursions.

Location: Lecce

Elevation above the sea: 100 m

Shares border with: Diso, Ortelle, Santa Cesarea Terme

Website: http://comune.castro.le.it

GPS coordinates: 40.00702,18.42573

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52