Book your vacation now in Melendugno in Salento, here you can experience a new travel concept, carving out precious time for yourself among postcard-perfect bays, stacks jutting out of the cobalt blue sea, an evocative historic center and ancient architectural treasures surrounded by nature.
Visit Melendugno and discover the beauty of a trip away from stress and the masses!
Treating yourself to a vacation in Apulia means discovering not only crystal-clear sea and tropical beaches, but above all being surprised by glimpses and villages with archaic charm, where the scent of laundry mingles with the fragrances of medicinal herbs, present in every balcony.
Even the historic center of Melendugno offers such an experience, among sunny terraces and balconies in flowers, everything is a riot of life: from colors to sounds, from scents to the freshness of the air.
Melendugno's pride and joy is undoubtedly its ancient courtyard houses; the origins of these dwellings are Hellenic and widespread throughout the Salento peninsula, which
embodied principles of conviviality and mutual protection among all the tenants of the court.
The entire ancient village of the municipality of Melendugno is dotted with numerous religious architectures that testify to the strong connection of the citizenry, or at least its past, with faith.
Inside the Mother Church, dedicated to S.ta Maria Assunta, then stands out the antependium made by maestro Aprile Petrachi, crafted in Lecce stone.
In the basements of the center of Melendugno then, there are numerous underground oil mills dug into the limestone, which were used to extract olive oil and preserve it from sudden changes in temperature.
The importance of the oil mills, of the "trappiti," is not to be underestimated since they give us a sense of how much all the communities in Salento depended on the production and trade of lampante oil, which departed from Gallipoli and sailed to the major European cities.
In the immediate vicinity of the mother church, then, the Palazzo Baronale d'Amely makes its way into the urban fabric. It was built in the 16th century and with its unusual star-shaped plan, designed by the military engineer D'Acaya, still today in the chapel adjacent to the structure preserves frescoes representing The Madonna and Child and a crucified Jesus Christ.
In Melendugno, however, the sea is the main protagonist of a scenography that can amaze 365 days a year.
In Melendugno, beaches chase handkerchiefs of sand and rocky stretches for about 15 km along the Adriatic coast. In particular, Melendugno's beaches, all varied and equally striking, are found in the localities of Torre Specchia Ruggeri, San Foca, Torre Saracena, Sant'Andrea, Torre dell'Orso, and Roca Vecchia.
Throughout the marina from Torre Sant'Andrea to Torre dell'Orso to Specchia Ruggeri, the blue flag flies, testifying not only to the healthfulness of the waters but also to the important services guaranteed there.
For your vacations in Salento, carefully choose the location that best suits you, at the same time, however, do not miss the opportunity to visit all the most beautiful beaches in the marina of Melendugno, such as those of San Foca and Roca; but also in the surrounding area such as the Alimini beach in Otranto or the beach of Le Cesine.
In Melendugno then the Basilian testimon ies are not lacking, and they are represented first of all by the Abbey of San Niceta.
The small religious factory still preserves, inside, an important pictorial cycle in sharp contrast to the simplicity and linearity of the exterior facade.
If sea and ancient village are not enough for your vacation in Melendugno, we know the area so well that we can suggest something that will amaze you even more!
Are you wondering what to visit in Melendugno yet? Why not rent a bike, equip your backpack and set off to discover the archaeological sites, immersed in the green countryside or lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic?
The dolmensMelendugno is an area rich in mysterious finds that seek to reveal the ancient history of this land, such as the Dolmen Gurgulante and the Dolmen Placa, i.e. prehistoric megaliths with a sacred function.
Or again, in Melendugno, the Grotta della Poesia is not simply the ideal place to dive into a sea of bubbles, but is above all an important archaeological site that is part of the larger Roca Vecchia complex.
During the summertime, Roca is a major tourist destination thanks to the beauty of its coastline. Here, moreover, numerous natural steps carved by the action of the sea into the rock facilitate access to the water.
It is, however, above all, an important nucleus of the ancient history of the Salento peninsula.
Roca Vecchia, in fact, is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean that allows one to step back in time thousands of years, thanks to the quantity and quality of the finds unearthed.
In Melendugno in Torre dell'Orso, then, near the rivulet of water called Brunese, there is the cave of San Cristoforo set in the striking cliff of the same name, reports ancient graffiti, prehistoric evidence that had the function of ex voto.
For all those wondering where Melendugno is located, we enclose a map of the town and its marinas, and you can also see the distances to all the main towns.
Such as between Melendugno and Lecce the distance and the travel time needed!
Don't miss the opportunity to experience unique and memorable moments with your eyes turned to the blue of the crystal clear sea. Book your vacation home in Melendugno now and let the beauty and comfort envelop you.
