Ugento

Ugento is a commune in the Province of Lecce that sprawls across several connected residential areas, including the coastal districts of Torre San Giovanni and Torre Mozza. The settlement sits on sloping terrain and spreads across the landscape with views toward the sea from many points.

In ancient times, Uxentum as it was then called, served as an important trading port on the Mediterranean coast and facilitated exchange between different cultures. Archaeological findings show that the site remained continuously inhabited from the Roman period onward.

The area around Ugento has been shaped by olive and wine cultivation for centuries, which continues to structure daily life in the community. The farming cycles and harvest seasons remain central to how people here live and work.

Visitors can reach the area by regional transportation, with bus connections to larger cities and train stations in nearby towns. The best time to explore is during the cooler months when the heat is less intense.

From the higher-ground center, visitors can gaze toward the southeast toward the Gulf of Taranto and spot the distant shore across the water. This geographical position has shaped how locals historically perceived their place and what role the sea played in their story.

Location: Lecce

Capital city: Ugento

Elevation above the sea: 108 m

Shares border with: Alliste, Casarano, Melissano, Presicce-Acquarica, Racale, Ruffano, Taurisano, Salve

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

GPS coordinates: 39.93333,18.16667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:09