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Santa Cesarea Terme is a town that looks out on the base of our beautiful Italy, kissed by the sea and home to 3110 inhabitants. In the province of Lecce, the coastline 16 km long, is characterized by the presence of beautiful high cliffs overlooking the sea and wild, impassable in some areas, dotted with caves that have preserved within them a great history. , la Solfatara e la Grotta Grande . To visit at the four main area, the Gattulla, the fateful, the Solfatara and the Great Cave. On the inside these caves are home to water therapy. The waters have a temperature of about 30 ° and accumulate on the bottom of the sludge that have particularly beneficial effects. Not too far from the center of Santa Cesarea is no other shelter that has a strong historical interest. And 'known as Deer Cave. This natural cave complex in 1970 were found prehistoric cave wall paintings. It is believed to date back to 4500-6000 BC and it is the most important complex in Europe.

Home to important animal and plant species, part of the territory of Santa Cesarea was joined in 2006 the Costa Otranto Park, established by the Region in order to protect the coast.

In addition to the wonders of the sea gives, Santa Cesarea is a popular destination for tourists from the presence in its territory, waters that have already named the great therapeutic potential. Abitata fin dalla più remota antichità, fu dimora fra gli altri dei cretesi, che vennero successivamente cacciati dall'arrivo di popolazioni barbariche. Salsoiodiche sulphurous waters and healing properties which were already known at the time of Aristotle and Strabo. Inhabited since ancient times, among others was the home of the Cretans, who were later driven out by the arrival of pirates. There are several legends connected with the village. First, we will quote the legend of the saint who is said to have given name to the area, Cisaria. It is said that the girl, fleeing from his father moved to incestuous intentions, hid in one of the many caves that dot the area. When he found that the parent was burnt alive by a burst of sulfur. The Mount opened the saint who was swallowed up in this way forever saved in its purity. At that point there would come a source of water that kept the purity of the girl as the main property and had to heal the suffering. Another legend of Hercules who killed the giants Leuterni them slaughtered. Their bodies were formed from the sulfur springs.

The calm that reigns in the old area has probably induced, at the end of '800 and 900 wealthy Salento early to make extravagant and luxurious villas that still give shows well.

Santa Cesarea allows a holiday all round. It encounters for those seeking a holiday filled with relaxation and well-being, who is looking for a clean and beautiful beaches, and offers fun for younger athletes. This versatility has made her, in recent decades, one of the main summer tourist destinations.

Claudia Zedda

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Ostuni

In Puglia, in the seaside resort of Ostuni you can spend the holiday you have always dreamed of! Discover the natural beauty of this place unique and spectacular it'll be fascinated.

The city of Ostuni is located in the province of Lecce and extends along the Adriatic Sea. This Apulian town is often described by the name of the "White City" due to the characteristics typical houses all white, conical roofs, the Trulli, built in typical Mediterranean architecture.

Along the 17 km of coastline of the territory of Ostuni, in a wonderful play of colors, long stretching beaches with dunes covered in Mediterranean maquis and a succession of sandy coves, cliffs, which are reflected in a clear sea, blue, clean and teeming with fish.

For those who love the 'excursions here are not bored, you can visit for example the baroque city of Lecce, the Caves of Castellana or the famous safari park in Fasano. But Ostuni offers a multitude of countries to visit and discover.

Ostuni is also known for the delicious fish dishes prepared with local cuisine.

The coast of Ostuni today represents one of the popular tourist resort in Puglia for this accommodation facilities in Ostuni, including resorts, campgrounds, residences, apartments, have a type of offer the most complete, capable of satisfying the most varied needs of tourists.

In short, Ostuni is the ideal place to spend a summer at sea and at the same time to visit places characteristic.

Do not believe us? Book your next holiday in Ostuni and you will see it!