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

Cringe

(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

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!!!

Little dirty and terrible roads for drive but the beach is beautiful

Worth a detour! Nature's contribution is staggering. Staff and offer are good.

Beautiful beach …crystal clear and surrounded with nice landscape Decent food and very helpful staff Thanks to Caterina for facilitating our booking!

Nice beach, also friendly people with good food service and nice music, they have also wood fancy sunbeds... One of the best lido in the area

Great, beautifull, kind service, clean turquis water, good food, drinks, toilets, shower. Best on Punta Prosciutto.

Beautiful beach club with the best, super comfortable beds. Place well kept and helpful staff. Absolutely amazing sea. One of my favourite places in punta prosciutto!

Amazing place, from the crystal clear water to the atmosphere and comfort of the sun beds. We’ve been here 2 weekends in a row in the month of August and they always accommodated us. Both times we just showed up to the morning of and they found umbrellas for us. The food is amazing and super fresh and I have to say, compared to other Lidos in the same area, their prices are very reasonable. For the same comfort and quality you can expect to pay double if not more in other places. The owners are very friendly as well. I really don’t get those that have had a bad experience here. My family and I will be back, 100%!

A beautiful long sandy beach with green shallow water. Perfect for little ones as it’s shallow for 50 yards or more. There are a few black seaweed spots that you can easily avoid. It’s very long so there is plenty of space to find a spot even when it’s busy. There are free spots and paid spots with an umbrella and chairs. You can also pay 5 Euro to park else there is a bunch of free side street parking within an easy walk to the beach. There are a few beach bars and some sit down restaurants. There are quite a few merchant peddlers selling stuff including water toys. Felt like I was in the Caribbean, so I would definitely check out this beach if in the area.

The sea is beautiful but definitely colder than down in gallipoli Also the beach being over crowded with people is very disappointing Not even a nice crowd

Beautiful beach! We visited a lot of beaches but this was by far the most beautiful one!

Absolutely amazing, beautiful beach! The water is super clean and clear!

As a resident of southern California, nothing in California compares. This is an amazing pkace to visit and spend a summer vacation.

Visited this place last year in July, it was just what we love in a beach - a perfect clear blue water and a white sand. It was quite crowded at a time, but didn’t bother - this clear water beats it all. Will come back definitely.

Phenomenal beach. Turquoise and incredibly clear sea, white/golden sand. BUT way overcrowded. People are cramped up like sardines. Ombrelloni, loungers, towels, and chairs everywhere so it’s even difficult to go to the sea AVOID in summer months. Try to go end of may, first part of june and september, should be bearable.

We went there in June. The staff wasn't friendly and kind of grumpy. For two sunbeds (it was max. 5-10% occupied) they wanted 30 € (at 4 o'clock in the afternoon). Classic tourist rip-off and not a typical price in preaseason.

Nice spot, pitty beach beds are much to expensive.

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Clean and nice staff

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beach, stunning sea, and very comfortable loungers at a still fair price. The only drawbacks are the showers far away and the nearby bar doesn't serve food. I recommend bringing a cooler. But other than that, it's an oasis of peace. (Original) Spiaggia bellissima, mare stupendo e lettini molto comodi ad un prezzo ancora onesto. Unica pecca le docce lontane e il baretto vicino che non serve cibo, consiglio di arrivare attrezzati di borsa frigo. Ma a parte questo è un’oasi di pace.

(Translated by Google) I spent a lovely day here during my holiday in Puglia. Booking in advance was easy through the website. Parking was private and convenient, and the service was friendly. I foolishly arrived on the wrong day, but they were so helpful in changing my reservation (even though it wasn't changeable). The staff were very friendly, and they spoke good English. I felt very welcome! The atmosphere is great, the decor is beautiful and inviting, the beds are comfortable, and the sea is stunning. And all this for a low price compared to lidos in the area. I would recommend it to everyone and will definitely be back! (Original) Heb hier een fijne dag doorgebracht tijdens mijn vakantie in Puglia. Makkelijk vooraf kunnen reserveren via de website. Parkeren was privé en gemakkelijk, werd vriendelijk geholpen. Ik was zo dom op de verkeerde dag te komen, maar ze waren zo behulpzaam om mijn reservering om te zetten (ook al was deze niet aanpasbaar). Erg vriendelijk personeel en er wordt goed engels gesproken. Heb me erg welkom gevoeld! De sfeer is goed, de inrichting mooi en sfeervol, bedden comfortabel en de zee prachtig. En dat voor een lage prijs vergeleken met lido's in de omgeving. Ik zou het iedereen aanraden en kom zeker terug!

(Translated by Google) A charming location, beautiful sea, and a good, clean beach. Excellent service, including a welcoming atmosphere. The only flaw is that the umbrellas are too small, providing little shade for the loungers. (Original) Location suggestiva, mare bellissimo e spiaggia buona e pulita. Servizi ottimi anche accoglienza, unica pecca ombrelloni troppo piccoli che fanno una piccola ombra ai lettini.

Excellent simple yet delicious seafood restaurant. Good ingredients, correct prices, amazing taste.

Good facilities, excellent spot, good food at the restaurant, although the menu is limited but quality is very good

Very legere setting… Good italian seafood and friendly staff :-)

Worst service ever. The staff was extremely rude and unprofessional… if you want to wait 2 hours to be seated you have found your place

Crowdy for lunch, not too many plates to choose from. Price ok, food ok

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They say on maps that they’re open when they are not.

Good food and super polite staff. Very nice location with a nice ambiance. Mosquito spray was provided by the staff since there were some mosquito’s around. Would recommend going here :)

The best pizza I've had in a long time. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. I'll definitely be going back before returning home to Canada. I'd give extra stars if Google allowed it...

Very nice place, every day they offer different selection of food which is always so fresh and tasty. Bar stuff is friendly and helpful. Their morning croissants are the very best thing you can get there!

Food is amazing, good service and beautiful place :)

The place is very beautiful with a cosy and genuine atmosphere. Do yourself a favour and try the fried octopus and the tuna pasta. And whatever you do don’t forget to order the home made pistachio Spumone - it’s an amazing local dessert! Really friendly personal and great service made our evening perfect.

We visited in August 2019. I agree with previous reviews that the owners are very rude and unprofessional and the staff follow suit. They have no idea how to provide customer service and see tourists as an inconvenience. They are not intelligent enough to deal with non-Italians. It probably doesn't help that there is little competition in the area. The food is average for the area but the prices are definitely higher than their few competitors and what you can get in the area. I would recommend avoiding this place if you can, but if you can't, don't expect decent treatment from the owners or staff

Don’t advertise that you’re open when you’re closed….

I visited this place recently and it was amazing!I saw saturn and the moon from a telescope that was on top and it was amazing.The view is stupendous. The people that worked there were very nice!Overall I had a great experience.

Iconic tower of the Salento western coast. Beautiful and well preserved.

This is maybe one of the most amazing towers to visit on the southern side of Puglia, the view on top is priceles as is the fresh breeze relieving from the summer hotness!

Is was the and of may, so it was not open, but still it was worth it walk over there and fight with mosquitoes 🦟

I came to visit this tower twice during my vacation. The first time it was closed to only private visits, but to compensate they made a really interesting show in collaboration with the local dance club, I quite enjoyed it. The lesson I learned here is that one should always inform him/herself about the location to visit. It's not too bad that you can't enter, the tower is still quite impressive from the outside too and at night it gets illuminated. During the day you can also chill on the small open pond there and enjoy the sea.

One of the many incredibly well preserved watchtower that dot Apulia coast.

EN: Exciting experience going inside this medieval tower used in past to defend local people against Saracens. The view from the top is really nice IT: Bellissima. E' possibile visitare l'interno di questa antica torre di difesa contro i saraceni e perfino salire su in cima per godersi un bel panorama ES: Hermosa! Antigua torre de defensa contra los sarracenos hoy abierta a todos para visitarla adentro y subir hasta la parte superior desde donde se puede disfrutar un panorama precioso

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful, very natural beach. Equipped with a very convenient free car park, the beach can be reached via a very comfortable path also for children. Quiet and uncrowded beach even in August (Original) Si tratta di una spiaggia bellissima molto naturale.Dotata di un comodissimo parcheggio libero, la spiaggia si raggiunge attraverso un comodissimo sentiero anche per i bambini. Spiaggia tranquilla e poco affollata anche nel mese di agosto

(Translated by Google) Reachable by a dirt road immersed in the shrubs. Rocky beach. Flat sea. (Original) Raggiungibile con una stradina sterrata immersa tra gli arbusti. Spiaggia rocciosa. Mare piatto.

(Translated by Google) To park, follow the road marked "Bike Rental." From the parking lot, the beach is an easy three-minute walk. The scenery is beautiful and the location is quiet. Bring water shoes, as the seabed is slippery and there are rocks, but it's all very picturesque. (Original) Per il parcheggio seguire la via con l'indicazione " affittasi bici". Dal parcheggio si raggiunge comodamente la spiaggia in tre minuti. Paesaggio bellissimo, posto tranquillo, portare le scarpe da scoglio, fondale scivoloso e presenza di pietre, ma il tutto molto suggestivo.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful on a naturalistic level, few people on the beach, but it is September, several boats, including tourist ones, passing near the cliff. (Original) Molto bello a livello naturalistico, poca gente in spiaggia, ma siamo a settembre, diverse barche anche turistiche che passano vicino alla scogliera.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beach. Seabed with smooth rock 50-60 cm high 100 m from the shore the bottom drops off sheer. There is probably a river flowing under the sea because the water is clear, cold and sweet. Lots of fish. Too bad it's full of dogs and the access path is full of excrement. (Original) Bella spiaggia. Fondale con roccia liscia alta 50-60 cm A 100 m dalla riva il fondo scende a picco . Probabilmente c'è un fiume che sgorga sotto il mare perché l'acqua è limpida, fredda e dolce. Tantissimi pesci. Peccato che sia piena di cani e sentiero di accesso pieno di deiezioni.

(Translated by Google) Wild and uncontaminated free beach surrounded by Mediterranean scrub. Nestled between Torre Lapillo and Punta Castiglione, it is fortunately pleasant and not crowded. The sea of ​​the small bay is simply spectacular. (Original) Spiaggia libera selvaggia ed incontaminata circondata dalla macchia mediterranea. Incastonata tra Torre Lapillo e Punta Castiglione, è fortunatamente amena e poco affollata. Il mare della piccola baia è semplicemente spettacolare.

(Translated by Google) A heavenly place, immensely beautiful. 💙On one side, the marsh with its green colors, the pink flamingos, the little ones with gray plumage, on the other, the sea with its various shades of blue. (Original) Posto paradisiaco, immensa bellezza.💙Da un lato la palude con i colori sul verde, i fenicotteri rosa, i piccoli col piumaggio grigio, dall'altro il mare con le svariate tonalità di blu.

Wonderful sea water, a bit too growded for my taste and a bit to fancy the paid area, but the free area is extremely crowded. Maybe because is friday and during the weekend is better. Nevertheless the nature part is wonderful.

Absolute nightmare on weekends. We were at the beach at 9:30 and every umbrella was sold out. We tried at 6 different beach bars and they were all sold out. Apparently you have to reserve in advance but none of the bars mention this in their google profile. After almost 2 hours walking along the beach we found 2 umbrellas at the last line in one of the cafes and barely had space to move around and to walk to the water. Deffinitely not the right beach if you want to relax and breathe.

Honestly don’t bother going in August. Hardly any free sand, all space is either taken up by enormous, overpriced beach clubs or tiny patches of overcrowded sand between them. Such a shame as out of season it’s probably beautiful. We arrived at 9am to beat the crowds and were so disappointed!

One of the best beach in the area. Clear water, kid friendly and beautiful surrounding.

Get here early morning and will be like paradise, white sand, flat and crystalline sea, perfect for families and kids. Good and honest prices for the staying 15 euro all day. Around 12:00 can get a bit to crowded but if you patience a bit around 16:30 will get easy again and you can enjoy a wanderful sunset. We arrived from San Michele Salentino about 50min car and is totally worth it! Best beach of salento

my favorite beach in Italy, naturel swimingpool with turquoise water, restaurants, good treats and cheap, mind to rent a car!!

Good for children, hardly any waves and no deep entry into the water.

Fantastic beach can't wait to go back. Very clean fine white sand

One of our favourite beaches in Puglia. Really great to watch the sunset.

Just perfect.

After seeing all touristy famous beaches in Puglia, I can say that this one is the most beautiful

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Very cool, recommend!

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It would merit a 5 stars for the quite and the many small beaches that it offers. Really a pity for the litter you find around the small island. I filled 3 bags just by going around! (I found the the 3 bags on my wandering...)

Awesome

(Translated by Google) Beautiful little island, the problem is how it is looked after by tourists. I attach photos of our plastic cleaning operation. To reach the island you will find several stalls that will sell you boat transit for €5/6 return. Almost uncontaminated island, different areas with different seas with different water heights. I recommend trying! (Original) Bellissima isoletta, il problema è come viene tenuta dai turisti. Allego foto del nostro intervento di pulizia plastica. Per raggiungere l’isola trovi diversi baracchini che ti vendono il transito in barchetta per 5/6€ a/r. Isola quasi incontaminata, diverse aree con diversi mari con differenti altezze dell’acqua. Consiglio di provare!

(Translated by Google) The island is very easy to reach by boat. The water is very shallow, about half a meter deep almost everywhere. It's truly amazing if you manage to do some snorkeling, as it's full of all kinds of fish. There are very sheltered areas, but also some with a bit more wind. If you want to tour the island, I recommend choosing a slightly windier day. (Original) Isola molto facile da raggiungere con una imbarcazione. Acqua molto bassa di circa mezzo metro quasi ovunque. Davvero strepitosa sé si riesce a far qualche immersione con le maschere poiché piena di pesci ti tutti i tipi. Ci sono zone molto riparate ma anche zone con un po’ più di vento. Se si vuole girare l’isola consiglio di scegliere un giorno un po’ ventilato.

(Translated by Google) Stupendous.... Small island a short distance from Porto Cesareo and reachable in a couple of minutes by taxi boat, pedal boat and even swimming. There are rocks, a small beach and a pine forest. It is very small and you can visit it all on foot in a short time. The sea is very beautiful and suitable for everyone even for children because the water is never high. I recommend rock shoes and snorkeling masks or masks (Original) Stupenda.... Piccola isola a pochissima distanza da Porto Cesareo e raggiungibile in un paio di minuti con taxi boat, con pedalò e addirittura anche a nuoto. Ci sono scogli ,una piccola spiaggia e una pineta. È molto piccola e in poco tempo la si può visitare tutta a piedi. Il mare è molto bello ed adatto a tutti anche ai bambini perché l'acqua non è mai alta. Consiglio scarpe da scoglio e maschere o maschere da snorkeling

(Translated by Google) Wild and very beautiful island, reachable by sea, but also on foot at low tide starting from the center of Porto Cesareo (this last statement was made by some locals who know the exact route). The seabed a few meters from the island in the offshore part (south and west) is quite deep, but extremely clear, so much so that you can see sea urchins (Original) Isola selvaggia e molto bella, raggiungibile via mare, ma anche a piedi nei momenti di bassa marea partendo dal centro di Porto Cesareo (quest'ultima affermazione è stata fatta da alcuni abitanti del luogo che conoscono il percorso esatto). Il fondale a pochi metri dall'isola nella parte verso il largo (sud e ovest) è piuttosto profondo, ma estremamente limpido, tanto da poter vedere i ricci di mare

(Translated by Google) Excellent excursion, just a short swim from Porto Cesareo. Mussels are optional. (Original) Ottima escursione a due bracciate da Porto Cesareo. Le cozze sono opzionali 🤣

Really authentic food from locals. It was delicious and I would repeat the experience

Seafood lovers should really check this place out! The seafood is fresh and anything fried there is done perfectly with the right amount of batter and seasonings. No bitter after taste meaning the oil they use to fry is fresh and not heavily reused. I really enjoyed the small fishes with lemon and olive oil and fried calamari. Next time I would just get mostly appetizers as the portion’s are a good size, maybe a main dish to share. Finish off with the lemon sorbet it’s awesome!

Best fish restaurant in our Italy trip, price is reasonable. While we eating there was queue outside. Service was good and quick. They not waited much.

Best restaurant of our trip! Da Mimi is a lovely, family owned fish restaurant on the beach in Torre Lapillo. All the dishes are freshly made and the portions are huge - I don’t recommend one started and one main per person as that’s way too much, we shared 3 mains in 5 people with 4 starters and were all super full. Only small issue is reservations - they don’t take names for the 9pm slot so you have to go there and stand in the queue. Queue can easily be 1+ hour. Would definitely go again in any case!

Food absolutely delicious Place fantastic Service 10/10

The food was good to be fair but the service was a disaster. Staff young and confused. Owners were rude. Had a large party. Service extremely slow. People in our party never were served. Avoid this place.

Delicious sea food & good price

good pasta with swordfish, but expensive fee for table preparation (2 euro per person), yet still surprisingly, aperol spritz was served in plastic cups so -1*

Great location and the food was great and with an affordable pricing as well!

Delicious food, slightly more than average but you are getting the beach experience. One of the better places to eat on the beach. fresh tomatoes, and good seafood platter. They serve food all day which is a plus.

Not the greatest pizza but a good fish. A downside is not allowing smoking. It has a great view and it's located near the beach. Ok prices.

Beautiful place to eat pizza with a sea view, I do recommend this tratoria. 10/10

Super Restaurant ✌️

(Translated by Google) Beach restaurant with sea views. Tried it several times for lunch and dinner. Good food. Prices are a bit high but acceptable. Service is attentive, friendly, and fairly quick. Highly recommended. (Original) Ristorante su spiaggia con vista mare. Provato più volte a pranzo e a cena. Cibo buono. Prezzi leggermente alti ma accettabili. Servizio presente, cordiale e abbastanza rapido. Consiglio.

i had the special menu of spaghetti with cozze and frittura mista, taste was good but the portions are small, thats the only negative point, prices are fair

Food was good. Service a tad slow. Have to order everything at once, in order in which you want to eat it, but it's on the main tourist drag. You can get better service and really good food in the side streets.

Very fabulous restaurant Excellent food Must visit the restaurant Very good service

We came during ferragosto at a late ish hour, they gave us a table without any problem and food came in a timely manner, the food was super fresh and delicious, the waiters are very friendly and professional absolutely would come again and definitely recommend this place

The restaurant is number one very good food😘😘😘

The pizza was really good but they made us wait because forgot one of them to do...

The most beautiful place I have visited in Italy, both to eat and to enjoy a great view of the Sirtaki sea ❤️😍

We were around the area and been looking for a place to eat and we end up founding this little gem .service was very friendly and the food was 10/10.

We went during the week so it wasn't too busy. Excellent food, delicious pasta, good meat and very generous portions. Staff polite and helpful will definitely go back.

Very tasty food and sweet attitude from the staff. Leisurely atmosphere!

Everything was great 👍🏻. We would come again. Only the swimming pool was missing 😕 but still perfectly enjoyable. 🌴🌴🌴

A great food it's there, i recommend 100% to eat there.

Great place to enjoy a meal. Family friendly!

Beautiful agroturismo restaurant with all locally sourced ingredients

I think the best way for the latest news from the airport is located at a time when I get a chance of winning a bit like the rest of my favourite stores and buy the tickets

Honestly I don't have to much words,not very good and clean, I'm disappointed

Very good, ideal for children

Nice place for a sunbathe

So beautiful Place

Super!

Super

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.

Beautiful place but covered is rubbish. Italians should be disgusted with themselves over the amount of litter across Puglia. Cigarette butts over ever beach.

(Translated by Google) Low rocky coast that borders the lagoon of Porto Cesareo and is a nature reserve. We slept at night with a camper and explored on foot and by bike during the day. Place to visit for jogging. (Original) Costa rocciosa bassa che delimita la laguna di porto Cesareo ed è v riserva naturale. Abbiamo dormito di notte con camper, di giorno esplorata a piedi e in bici. Luogo da visitare x cui fa jogging.

(Translated by Google) Marshy environment, flora and fauna are indicated with signs, not accessible by car. (Original) Ambiente palustre, sono indicate con cartelli flora e fauna, non accessibile in auto.

(Translated by Google) Very quiet, even in the high season in mid-August there are hardly any people there during the week, fantastic. In the bay the water is only knee deep, ideal for children (Original) Sehr ruhig, selbst in der Hochsaison Mitte August unter der Woche kaum Leute da, traumhaft. In der Bucht ist das Wasswr nur Knietief, ideal für Kinder

(Translated by Google) Nice place. The only flaw we found was the dirt and white foam, the latter certainly the result of pollution. For the rest I must say that it is an enchanting place. I would advise visitors to collect some plastic and various debris and take them home to deliver them to the recycling center. (Original) Bel posto . L'unica pecca che abbiamo trovato è stata la sporcizia e la schiuma bianca quest'ultima sicuramente frutto di Inquinamento. Per il resto devo dire che è un posto incantevole. Consiglierei ai visitatori di raccogliere un po' di Plastiche e Sporcizie varie e portarsele a casa per consegnarle alla Differenziata .

(Translated by Google) Very nice environment, a bit historical and beautiful nature. Very satisfied. (Original) Veľmi pekné prostredie, trocha historické a pekná príroda. Veľmi spokojný .

(Translated by Google) One of the few coastal places that overlook the uncontaminated and natural Ionian Sea, a strip of land where nature and tranquility dominate harmoniously! (Original) Uno dei pochi posti costieri che si affacciano sullo ionio incontaminato e naturale, una lingua di terra dove la natura e la tranquillità dominano armonicamente!

Great food, very friendly young staff, normal prices. We had a cheeseburger, steak 🥩 and ribs with chips. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend this place for food and drinks 🍺🍺🍺

Very good burgers, very good fried sides, very good fries (don't order extra, there come plenty with the burger and we didn't know that). Nice young vibe and very laidback, exactly what we needed.

Nice place. Decent food and prices. Burgers were really big and tasty. Speak English.

Best burger in town. Reasonable prices and friendly staff but services could be improved.

Big Show Burger High quality, top Service!

Best burger and fries in town with a great beer selection on draft and even more bottled beer in the fridge. Friendly place with music and TV for sports. Very reasonable prices too.

The chicken wings were great and I'd take some home if I could. Some nice local beers, I think they could add some more. Music a bit to loud.

Fantastic experience at this place in the beautiful area of Porto Cesareo. Antipasto di mare and Grigliata di Pesce mista were both spectacular, followed by spaghetti with sea urchin sauce, beautifully cooked and presented. Friendly service deserving extra tip. Highly recommended!

Great view! Good food for a reasonable price.

Average not bad not super good ...

(Translated by Google) Top marks to the waitress who lived in Belgium and her husband! Otherwise, they were quite disorganized. Spaghetti with sea urchins (just 25g (!!!), unseasoned and "recovered" from the table next door! Served before the appetizer, "limited" in raw fish!!!) was even "finished"—paid for full price (€20!!!!!), completely "unseasoned!!!", with overcooked pasta! Mulled wine sold as "fresh"! Absolutely not recommended! (Original) Top alla cameriera vissuta in Belgio e al marito! Per il resto parecchio disorganizzati. Spaghetti coi ricci (25g appena(!!!) sconditi e “recuperati” dalla tavolata affianco! Serviti prima ancora che fosse “ultimato” l’antipasto, “limitato”, di crudo!!!) pagati per l’intero (20€!!!!!) completamente “sconditi!!!”, con pasta scotta! Vino caldo venduto per “fresco”! Non consigliato assolutamente!

(Translated by Google) We just went to this beautiful and well-appointed restaurant to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary with our children. The food was delicious and the prices were average. Special thanks to Jek and all the staff, who were incredibly kind and professional. I absolutely recommend trying it! (Original) Siamo appena stati in questo ristorante bellissimo e ben curato per festeggiare il nostro 10° anniversario di matrimonio con i nostri bambini. Piatti buonissimi e prezzi sulla media. Un ringraziamento particolare a Jek e tutto lo staff che sono stati gentilissimi e professionali. Consiglio assolutamente di provarlo!

(Translated by Google) Good quality of dishes and very friendly staff 🔝 (Original) Buona qualità dei piatti e personale molto gentile 🔝

(Translated by Google) Very nice restaurant with a sea view. Very friendly staff and excellent food. Fish cooked to perfection and very fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. The fried fish is dry and crispy, especially the beer-battered cod fillet. The grilled fish was a bit overcooked, not excellent, but still good. Excellent value. (Original) Ristorante molto carino con vista sul mare. Personale cordialissimo e cibo ottimo. Pesce cotto a puntino e freschissimo. Un ristorante che vi consiglio vivamente se vi trovate nei paraggi. Frittura asciutta e croccante favolosa la consiglio soprattutto il filetto di baccalà in pastella alla birra. La grigliata di pesce un po' troppo cotta non eccellente ma cmq buona. Ottimo anche il rapporto qualitá prezzo.

Toooo loud music. You cannot even hear your own voice. Even though there is an entrance fee, you have to add 0.50euro to use the shower. We did not have coins so we could not use them which was annoying. The sea was so nice though.

Hookipa in Porto Cesareo is an excellent spot I highly recommend for weekend aperitifs, especially when there’s some music playing. You can enjoy great drinks with your feet in the water or dance right on the sand, creating a lively and unforgettable atmosphere. If you’re in the mood for a tasty aperitif, you’ll find delicious snacks like tarallini, friselline, little mozzarella bites, and other local treats. You can also visit Hookipa during the day for the beach experience, but in my opinion, the true highlight of this place is definitely the evening aperitif vibe.

Best beach club in Torre Lapilla. Great service, clean, wonderful clear sea and always cold beer on the side 🏖️☀️🍸

I would like to share my experience at Hookipa Beach, which was not very enjoyable. The sea is indeed beautiful, but that is not the credit of the establishment. It is not allowed to bring your own drinks and sandwiches, which I accepted. However, when I purchased food from them, it was very disappointing. The pasta with tomato sauce, which tasted like it came straight from a can, was barely warm and unpleasant. The fritto misto was as small as a fingernail and certainly not worth the price. Prices were sky-high. On another occasion, since we are a family with children we brought sandwiches , having noticed others there eating their own food. It seemed like we were being hunted down, as we were repeatedly warned that we could not have outside food. It was apparent that the lifeguards friends could eat what they wanted while we could not. I understand we are tourists, but this is not the way to treat visitors. Instead, they should make an effort to leave a good impression with tasty food. We chose Puglia to enjoy its tradition, flavors, and culinary delights, but it turned out to be a complete disappointment for tourists. I even researched and found no consumer law preventing us from eating homemade food. Only the sea and the beaches are beautiful, which is a gift from nature, not from them. In the following days, we visited another location where the staff was much friendlier, and there were no issues like these, allowing everyone to relax and enjoy.

Absolutely recommended! Great value for money compared to other options in the area. The staff is super friendly and always ready to help with any request. The sea here is stunning, one of the best spots along the beach. Food is good too. Don’t look any further and make sure to book ahead.

Highly recommended! Comfy sun beds, great location and the staff is extremely nice and helpful. It can’t get any better

I can highly recommend this beach club! The beach and the water quality is amazing. The food was delicious too. Also the staff and the owner were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely come back!

(Translated by Google) A few kilometers long beach, alternating free beach with shores, very windy, at the level of the kalu 'beach there is the voice of a river, it is nice to walk there, the water is very cold and children like to play with it. The seabed is shallow and often a little rough due to wind. On this beach you can hardly suffer from the heat :) You park in the streets and in some clearings. (Original) Spiaggia lunga qualche km, alterna spiaggia libera a lidi, molto ventilata, all'altezza del lido kalu' c'è la voce di un fiume, è bello passeggiarvi, l'acqua è freddissima e ai bambini piace giocarci. Il fondale del mare è basso e spesso un po'agitato causa vento. Su questa spiaggia difficilmente si soffre il caldo :) Si parcheggia nelle stradine e in alcuni spiazzali.

(Translated by Google) Crystal clear sea and fine, clear sand. Truly gorgeous (Original) Mare cristallino e sabbia fine e chiara. Veramente stupendo

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beach with clean sand and crystal clear sea, alternating between stretches of free beach and lidos, ideal for going with family or friends (Original) Bella spiaggia con sabbia pulita mare cristallino, si alterna fra tratti di spiaggia libera e lidi ideale per andare con famiglia o amici

(Translated by Google) What about old time beach. Unfortunately it doesn't offer many attractions. Maybe something is moving lately. We'll see. (Original) Che dire spiaggia di vecchi tempi. Purtroppo non offre molte attrazioni. Forse ultimamente si sta muovendo qualcosa. Staremo a vedere.

Nice pizza, friendly service!

This place is within walking distance from where we are staying. The food is good; however, the owner needs to update the opening hours. The opening hours shown on Google Maps are inaccurate or do not reflect the pizzaria working hours. Today is Friday, and the pizzeria is still closed, with no chance of opening soon. They do not open early at all. I know this is Italy 🇮🇹, and things run in slow 🐌 motion...

It's a lovely small pizzeria a bit outside and away from everything. And that is also the only issue I had with it. It's kind of hard to reach, but it was definitely worth it. There weren't many people there, but the pizza was excellent. You can also order some stuff ahead, for example I ordered meatballs but they weren't too good. The stuff is also very kind and fast.

Last night, we arrived at 20h50 (hour on the ticket) and we had our 2 pizzas to take away at... 22h05. 1h15 for 2 pizzas who even aren't very good and with no "sorry for you, it was too long we know..." : we never saw that in ten years of vacations in Italy.

Nice, friendly and really fast. Food is good, kids loved it. Value for money, specially being a beach restautant

Good pizza. Takeaway possible

Wonderful hospitality.