Santa Cesarea Terme, Thermal spa town on Adriatic coast, Apulia, Italy
Santa Cesarea Terme stretches along limestone cliffs on the Adriatic Sea, featuring four natural thermal caves with sulphurous waters at 30 degrees Celsius.
The thermal waters of this coastal settlement have provided therapeutic benefits since the second century BC, with permanent urban development starting in the 1800s.
Local establishments preserve traditional Salento cooking methods, serving regional specialties like orecchiette pasta with turnip greens in historic stone buildings.
The thermal facilities remain open from spring through autumn, offering treatments with mineral-rich waters in modern medical centers supervised by healthcare professionals.
Four distinct grottoes - Gattulla, Sulfurea, Fetida, and Solfatara - release natural thermal waters containing sulphur, bromine, and iodine directly into the Adriatic Sea.
Location: Lecce
Capital city: Santa Cesarea Terme
Elevation above the sea: 56 m
Shares border with: Castro, Minervino di Lecce, Otranto, Poggiardo, Uggiano la Chiesa, Ortelle
Address: 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme, Province of Lecce, Italy 73020 Santa Cesarea Terme
Website: http://comune.santacesareaterme.le.it
GPS coordinates: 40.03632,18.45683
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:00
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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