Seaside

The Ostuni seaside Leggi in Italiano

The sea at Ostuni is beautiful and the coast line is still unspoilt with many wonderful beaches. The coastline on the Adriatic Sea runs for 20 km from North to South punctuated by a series of long beaches, small inlets, reefs, dunes and Mediterranean vegetation.

The place on the coast nearest to Ostuni is Villanova which can be reached taking the road SP20. It is a typical small port that was originally called Petrolla. There is castle built by the duchess of Bona Sforza in the XVI century. It is a castle made of three wings. Above the central one rises a tower that was used as a lighthouse.

Villanova represents the centre of the Ostuni coast line. The whole coast, from north to south, can be explored starting from this charming small port.

 

Best seaside resorts

Lido Morelli

Lido Morelli is a long stretch of sand with dunes and Mediterranean vegetation. Here you will always find a place even in busy periods. It has been declared by the EU of International Importance, and it si also a Regional Nature Reserve.

Torre Pozzella

Torre Pozzella consists of a succession of small inlets protected by cliffs all covered with a beautiful Mediterranean vegetation. It is a wild and untouched coast of enchanting beauty. It is so named after a 16th century tower. The tower was built between 1565 and 1569 and is called "Pozzella" for the abundant number of "pozzi" (wells) of spring water in the area. It is also locally called "Torre sgarrrata" meaning "fallen tower". The area

Torre Guaceto

Torre Guaceto is a bit far from the usual routes but certainly a beautiful series of inlets with fine sand, which are not to be missed.