Colorful building in Castro Marina, with arched balconies and a welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere under a blue sky.

Castro Marina

Picturesque coastal village divided between Castro Marina (harbor) and Castro Superiore (perched village). Famous for its natural caves and crystal-clear waters.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Pay for your parking at the meter, there are inspections!

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

A small village that is worth a little stop on the road.

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Jérémy Colombo

Castro is one of the unique and wonderful villages in the province of Lecce. A true treasure of Apulia, highly regarded by tourists. This is particularly due to its crystal-clear waters, which also attract many foreign visitors to this part of the region.

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Belvedere di Castro

  • Monument
  • Castle
  • Viewpoint

The highest point of the city. This is where this building was constructed around the middle of the 16th century, on the ruins of an even older castle.

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Church of the Annunciation

  • Monument
  • Church

The Church of Saint Mary of the Annunciation was built during the 12th century in the Romanesque style. It is dedicated to the Madonna Annunziata, the protector of the city.

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Natural Caves of Castro

  • Tour
  • Nature

The network of caves along the coastline of Castro is known for its colorful rock formations and abundant marine wildlife.

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