A true Italian experience. Drive into town and forget your car for the rest of your stay. Walking distance to everything. Beautiful tranquil beaches in a family friendly setting. Can’t wait to bring my granddaughters there.

Beautiful small beach, ideal for families with kids. Nice location in the middle of the city. Water is clear and shallow. The only minus for me is the lack of a shower to rinse off the salty water after swimming.

Nice little village

nice water, pool like. in the city itself, but nice.

Oh, what a gem this beach is! A filthy, overcrowded mess right by the city and between the port, with litter strewn like confetti: plastic, beer cans, cigarette butts, and food remains litter the shore, no hygiene at all! Also it’s so packed, you’re dodging boats and bodies, truly a trashy people magnet! These troglodytes yell, smoke, and ignore any rules of public decency. This city lives off summer tourists but can’t clean up, renovate and keepin order—lame! Definitely skip this gross, crowded beach unless you love filth!

Water is shallow and warm, send is white everything is near. Pleasant experience. The only thing which ruins the whole Porto Cesareo are cars - cars everywhere, the whole place is like one huge parking lot.

One of my favourite places in southern Italy. It wasn’t on my destination list but my guide in Rome told me that’s his favourite place in the whole of Italy. I wasn’t disappointed.

(Translated by Google) Not clean. Musty smell. Very dated furniture, horrible bedding (Original) Pas propre. Odeur de renfermé. Mobilier très vétuste literie horrible

(Translated by Google) Lovely church (Original) Chiesa incantevole

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(Translated by Google) They could have done without dedicating a statue to Manuela Arcuri: in my opinion she doesn't even look like her... It's definitely a question of point of view. The panorama nearby is certainly suggestive, close to the marina and full of various types of places where you can taste typical Salento delicacies. (Original) Potevano fare a meno di dedicare una statua a Manuela Arcuri: a parer mio non le assomiglia neanche... Questione di punti di vista sicuramente. Il panorama nei paraggi è sicuramente suggestivo, vicino al porticciolo e pieno di locali di vario genere dove gustare le prelibatezze tipiche salentine.

(Translated by Google) Walking near the beautiful port of Porto Cesareo we found ourselves in front of the statue of Manuela Arcuri. I don't know why it is there, but when sunset comes the colors that characterize it are fantastic. Her face seems ruined and needs more care. If you pass through the port you will find it in front of you. I would have preferred a statue that represented the women of this splendid land. But...... To be seen without many pretensions.... (Original) Passeggiando nei pressi del bellissimo porto di Porto Cesareo ci siamo trovati di fronte la statua di Manuela Arcuri. Non so perché è presente lì, ma quando il tramonto arriva i colori che ne caratterizzano sono fantastici. Il viso della medesima sembra rovinato e necessita di più cura. Se passate dal porto ve la trovate davanti. Avrei preferito una statua che rappresentasse le donne di questa splendida terra. Ma...... Da vedere senza tante pretese....

(Translated by Google) The statue is most famous for its controversy. Installed in 2002 and dedicated to Manuela Arcuri as a symbol of beauty and prosperity, it depicts the then young and emerging actress (also known for numerous nude calendars) in the guise of the goddess of fortune, holding a cornucopia full of fish. What a beautiful display of grace! Well, let's pretend to believe it... I saw the statue a few years later, and it wasn't much, but at least it was new, in good condition, and clean. Although, of course, one might ask, "What the hell does Manuela Arcuri have to do with Porto Cesareo?" Subsequently, one municipal administration removed the statue and another reinstated it. In the meantime, the statue has aged prematurely; the nose and lips have been vandalized, and the stone has darkened in several places. Its placement is quite unfortunate: it stands on the pier in front of the tables of a nearby bar. Strangely, however, the statue always faces land. Which is quite unusual for a statue located on the seafront! (Original) La statua famosa soprattutto per le polemiche a riguardo. Installata nel 2002 e dedicata a Manuela Arcuri, come simbolo di bellezza e prosperità, raffigura l'allora giovane ed emergente attrice (nota anche per numerosi calendari senza veli), nelle vesti della dea fortuna che porta nelle mani una cornucopia piena di pesci. Ma che bella sviolinata. Vabbè facciamo finta di crederci... La statua l'ho vista qualche anno dopo e non era un granché ma almeno allora era nuova, in buone condizioni e pulita; anche se ovviamente viene da chiedersi "Che cavolo c'entra Manuela Arcuri con Porto Cesareo?" Poi successivamente un'amministrazione comunale ha rimosso la statua e un altra l'ha rimessa in posizione. Nel frattempo la statua è invecchiata precocemente; il naso e le labbra sono state vandalizzate, la pietra si è fatta scura in più punti. La collocazione è abbastanza infelice: si trova sul molo di fronte ai tavolini di un vicino Bar. Però stranamente la statua guarda sempre verso terra. Il che per una statua posizionata sul lungomare è abbastanza insolito!

(Translated by Google) An example of entrepreneurial initiative. "Manuela" monitors the heart of Salento's nightlife. (Original) Un esempio di intraprendenza imprenditoriale. "Manuela" monitora il cuore della movida salentina.

(Translated by Google) The face is a little ruined… (Original) Il viso un po’ rovinato …

(Translated by Google) I thought it was more beautiful but instead I was disappointed the statue needs a lot of maintenance (Original) Pensavo fosse più bella ma invece sono rimasta delusa la statua a bisogno di molta manutenzione

(Translated by Google) Very professional! 14 beautiful dives - Sasa is a wonderful diving guide who loves the sea and the animals, who has everything in view, always remains calm and whose many years of experience can be seen. I felt absolutely safe - diving is really fun! That is always there for you and with Diana we were well cared for and cared for. Thank you both for the warm and wonderful time I was able to spend with you! Absolutely recommended! Kind regards, Birgit (Original) Sehr professionell! 14 wunderschöne Tauchgänge-Sasa ist ein wunderbarer Tauchguide, der das Meer und die Tiere liebt, der einfach alles im Blick hat, immer ruhig bleibt und bei dem man die langjährige Erfahrung sieht. Ich habe mich absolut sicher gefühlt- so macht tauchen richtig Spaß! Dass ist immer für einen da und mit Diana zusammen wurden wir bestens versorgt und umsorgt. Danke Euch beiden für die herzliche und herrliche Zeit, die ich mit Euch verbringen durfte! Absolut empfehlenswert! Liebe Grüße Birgit

(Translated by Google) Diving with many years of experience, efficient in solving problems even with equipment. Staff very attentive to the customer and his needs, it is a waste to say qualified... Experience, professionalism, dive locations make this diving a jewel in the crown in a magnificent Porto Cesario. On the boat, even those who do not dive can find their dimension between aperitifs and regenerating baths. Review by a divemaster. (Original) Diving plurirodato, efficiente nei problemi solving anche di attrezzatura. Personale molto attento al cliente e alle sue esigenze, sprecato dire qualificato... Esperienza, professionalità, luoghi di immersione fanno di questo diving un fiore all'occhiello in un magnifico porto Cesario. In barca, anche chi non si immerge può trovare la sua dimensione tra aperitivi e bagni rigeneranti. Recensione di un divemaster.

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(Translated by Google) Sasà Diving a name, a guarantee. Sasà is a professional, honest person, prepared and available for every situation both above and below the surface of the aquatic paradise together with his kind and competent staff. On my next tour in the area, I will gladly rely on your guides again for wonderful dives. (Original) Sasà Diving un nome, una garanzia. Professionista Sasà, persona onesta, preparato e disponibile ad ogni situazione sia sopra che sotto la superficie del paradiso acquatico assieme al suo staff gentile e competente. Al mio prossimo tour in zona, mi affiderò nuovamente e volentieri alle sue guide per immersioni meravigliose.

(Translated by Google) A relaxed little dive school with very friendly staff! Sasa has excellent knowledge of the region and diving, and everyone is very helpful. Thank you, we'll be back next time we're in the area! (Original) Entspannte kleine Tauchschule mit sehr freundlichem Personal! Sasa hat ein sehr gutes Wissen über die Region und das Tauchen und alle sind sehr hilfsbereit. Danke, wir kommen wieder, wenn wir in der Region sind!

(Translated by Google) The three of us went diving, including my better half and his daughter. Sasá took great care of our children, reassuring them and wanting to offer them the best dive possible. Attentive, thoughtful, and attentive! We highly recommend them. Thank you both :) Antoine, Delphine, and Alycia (Original) Ci siamo immersi in tre, con la mia dolce metà e sua figlia. Sasá si è preso cura dei nostri bambini con grande attenzione, rassicurandoli e volendo offrire loro la migliore immersione possibile. Attento, premuroso e attento! Li consigliamo vivamente. Grazie a entrambi :) Antoine, Delphine e Alycia

(Translated by Google) Sasa Diving is a wonderful experience, with knowledgeable and smiling staff. They make you feel at ease. The dives are wonderful. We'll be back and bring our friends. Thank you, Sasa and Diana. (Original) Sasa diving é una bellissima realtá, con gente competente e con il sorriso, ti fanno sentire a tuo agio, immersioni bellissime, ci torneremo e porteremo i nostri amici. Grazie Sasa e Diana

The Staff was very lovely, the place was small,but interesting for the 10 years kids.

Nice small museum to visit in Porto Cesareo.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful experience especially for children. There are many marine elements to love and appreciate. It really remains a pleasant opportunity for growth. The museum, important note, opens from 6 to 10 pm (Original) Una bellissima esperienza specie per i bambini. Ci sono moltissimi elementi marini da amare ed apprezzare. Resta davvero una piacevole occasione di crescita. Il museo,nota importante, apre dalle 18 alle 22

(Translated by Google) The Marine Biology Museum was a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to learn new things! The collection of marine specimens is impressive and well-curated. The exhibits are interactive and engaging, perfect for both adults and children. The facility itself is very small but modern and well-organized. It's an ideal place for those who love the sea and want to learn more about marine life. I highly recommend it to everyone! A visit not to be missed! (Original) Il Museo di Biologia Marina è stata una bella esperienza ed occasione per imparare nuove cose! La collezione di esemplari marini è impressionante e ben curata. Le esposizioni sono interattive e coinvolgenti, perfette per grandi e piccini. La struttura di per se è molto piccola ma moderna e ben organizzata. È un posto ideale per chi ama il mare e vuole scoprire di più sulla vita marina. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti! Una visita da non perdere!

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum, especially if you listen to the biologist's explanations. On Wednesdays, during the summer, there's a guided tour at 7 pm, suitable for both adults and children. Our girls were fascinated and listened for an hour and a half (even though it was dinner time), and they talked about starfish, basking sharks, and seahorses all evening. (Original) Museo molto interessante soprattutto se visitato ascoltando le spiegazioni della biologa. Mercoledì al museo, durante il periodo estivo alle 19, visita guidata del museo adatta a grandi e piccini. Le nostre bambine sono rimaste affascinate e in ascolto per 1 ora è mezza (anche se era ora di cena) e hanno parlato di stelle marine, squali elefante e cavallucci marini tutta la sera.

(Translated by Google) The museum is meticulously maintained and completely free. You can admire many marine species, including around 900 specimens preserved in liquid. A treasure trove of loggerhead sea turtles, monk seals, sperm whale vertebrae, and much more. There's a small table for children and me to draw on, and it even has a toilet. Inside, you'll find the Porto Cesareo Fishing Museum. (Original) Museo molto curato nei dettagli, totalmente gratuito..si possono ammirare molte specie marine, ci sono circa 900 reperti conservati nel liquido..una cara pace di tartaruga caretta caretta, foca monaca, vertebre di capodoglio e tanto altro..c’è un tavolino per far disegnare i bimbi e me e pure dotato di wc…all’interno potete trovare il museo della pesca di porto cesareo

(Translated by Google) A wonderful experience not to be missed, with detailed descriptions of the various species, educational workshops, completely free, and open afternoons and evenings in the summer. (Original) Bella esperienza da non perdere, con descrizione dettagliata delle varie specie, laboratori didattici, totalmente gratuito, d'estate aperto pomeriggio/sera.

I stop there for a drink, a beer and an Aperol Sprits. No English et all, they took a while to prepare it and it was low in content and full of ice. At the end a service cost was applied as always they do for lunch ending up in a bill of 15.50€

Food was meh. The staff were very nice though I will give them that. They didn't make me pay for the pizza as I didn’t enjoy it.

The pizza was terrible. We left half of it on the plate because it was simply not good. I don't recommend this place

Low budget Pizzeria. Fair price level but far away from getting an enjoyable Pizza. Very crowdy and loud place. It has been very disappointing.

The staff is lovely,and the portions are very big and delicious.

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Beautiful little spot right on the coast, with a boat taxi to the island right opposite. We had a brief early lunch. The food was excellent. Service was standard and because of the time, it wasn’t very busy so atmosphere was typical. They had a lovely range of deserts, but we were too full after the lunch to try them. Parking was an available fairly close by.

I went to Bar Principe three times during the four days I spent in Porto Cesareo. Highly recommended. The ice cream left me speechless (pistachio and fior di latte), as did the pasticciotto with cream and the one with pistachio. The staff is very nice, the bar is clean.

Very good ice cream, although a bit expensive. We paid 11 euro for 1 water, 1 cone with 3 flavors and 4 flavors. The size was big. They also had lactose free/vegan options.

Nice place right by the sea. Great selection of ice creams. We loved the food too. Coffee was also good. Amazing view. Recommended! I would just suggest to update working hours on Google. We came back two days later and they were closed (it was Tuesday).

Simply the best place to sit drink eat watch people go by and later the sun go down over the harbour sea. Nice food generous drinks and the best ice cream parlour next door. Could not be better.

I had a very unpleasant experience here last week. After paying for my ice cream at the counter, I placed my phone on the small counter where payments are made. I then went outside to sit down, but within just a few minutes I realized my phone was missing. I immediately went back inside and checked near the ice cream freezer and all around the area where I had been standing. I also approached the owner (the lady in charge where I pay ), but didn’t ask her right away, assuming that if I had forgotten my phone there, she would mention it. The place was quiet, with only a few tables occupied, and there was no one else paying during that time — so it was impossible for her to have forgotten who had left the phone there. After sitting outside again and thinking it through, I was certain I hadn’t misplaced it anywhere else. I went back inside and directly asked the owner if I had left my phone there. She quickly said no. I asked again and insisted, also inquiring whether there were cameras in the shop. As soon as I mentioned the cameras, she spoke briefly to someone in Italian and then pulled my phone out from behind the counter ,without showing any emotion or regret. This experience left me very disappointed and uncomfortable, especially considering it involved the owner herself and how she handled the situation

Nice environment and cocktails, I took a moscow mule which was well done, however I paid 27 euros for two cocktails while on aperitivito time! Found it quite overpriced for Italian standards…

The location of Al Gambero is definitely its highlight—right by the sea with a lovely terrace, perfect for enjoying the view. The starters were fresh and tasty, setting high expectations for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, the main course (strozzapreti alla marinara) was a letdown, as the seafood was frozen—a real surprise given the seaside setting, and this wasn’t mentioned on the menu. Service was just average: when asked about the seafood’s freshness, the staff hesitated before finally admitting it wasn’t fresh. Overall, a mixed experience.

Delicious food, served in a cozy atmosphere close to the sea by the most helpful staff, at fair prices. Definitely recommend it if you ever pass by Porto Cesareo!

The food was nothing special. The service was not very fast and you had to call them many times. The atmosphere was a bit too caotic and the tables disposition was not the best (we were near the entrance and also the air conditioning was too cold). For the price that we paid I do not recommend it.

If you’re looking for an experience right by the water this is the place. Great fun service combined with amazing sea food. We had a variety of seafood from the menu and all of it was delicious. A top recommendation!

Seafood can’t taste better then when it’s fresh, well served, accompanied by a fresh wine with the sea lazily shining right in front of view under a light salty breeze!

Absolutely most shitty service ever! We wanted to book table for 12 people for TWO days during june. Immediately saying not nice way "noo nooo noo we dont do this" and slapping phone down. Good Luck!

Nice and friendly restaurant. The shrimps are not very fresh and they has green stuff inside.

High-class restaurant on the water! Fresh local fish! Great view from the terrace! Be prepared to pay more but it's worth it for the food!!!

Nice terrace with view on the beach. You can sit downstairs or upstairs. Food was tasty, but for us it was small portion.

The view on it's own deserves a visit to this restaurant, but the food is amazing as well. They have an extensive regional wine list, well executed dishes plus freshly caught lobster and fish specials that vary according to the pesca del giorno.

Be very careful if ordering fresh fish and lobster off this menu. 1 ordered a lobster starter, wasn’t told the weight of it and she paid €66 for it. Then another person picked out a seabass for main course, it was weighed but he didn’t realise the full cost of €72 for just the fish (sides not included). Just incredibly expensive and staff’s attitude was just tough luck, that we should have done the calculations ourselves.

We had a lovely meal down by the waterfront of Porto Cesareos beach, the location was great as was the food and service. They specialise in seafood that was all fresh and tasty, the swordfish was generously proportioned and beautifully cooked.

Overall it was nice, we just felt a bid abandoned as we had to ask several times for the same thing.

Absolutely amazing place! Everything is perfect - food, view, service, vine. We will be back here again and again! The dessert mille foglie, is so unbelievable!!! Thank you so much!!!