Tricase Porto 

The shore at Tricase comprises two splendid marinas united by one of the most breathtaking stretches of coastline in Salento: Tricase Porto and Marina Serra. These are small settlements where once again the limpid waters and imposing beauty of the coastal scenery set the tone. Interesting features include the Torre del Sasso, in Marina Serra, and the magnificent Vallonea oak, one of the most gigantic in Italy. This is the oldest specimen of this variety of oak, which is typical of the Tricase district (and today protected as part of the Regional Park of 2006), whose crown covers an area of approximately 700 square metres. It is an authentic monument dating back to the 13th century that recounts another fascinating tale to have arrived from the east. Don’t miss: the ‘bagni dei monaci’ or monks’ baths, ancient baths carved into the rock in Marina Serra

Distance: 58 km from Lecce (50 mins) > national road SS 16 Maglie-Otranto > national road SS 275 Leuca, after Montesano follow the directions for Tricase