The coastal dune hosts a dense shrub vegetation; the sea and the Macchia Mediterranea are the most popular fauna, which is characterized by more than 200 different typical species of the coastal environment.

Especially important is the presence of the Limonio Salentino, typical plant of the Apulian coast. Equally interesting is the fauna, characterized by a remarkable variety and number of endemics.

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Lecce is the province’s capital with a monumental artistic heritage. It has such an ancient origin that’s considered unknown, unless considering lots of legends and mythological stories. Messapic settlements traces has been detected, although certain elements, go back to the Romans.

Lecce è il capoluogo della provincia con un patrimonio artistico e monumentale non indifferente. Ha origini talmente antiche da essere considerate ignote, se non si considerano le numerose leggende e i racconti mitologici. E' possibile individuare tracce di insediamenti messapici, anche se informazioni certe, risalgono all'epoca dei romani.

Salento, and Otranto in particular, have always formed a natural bridge between East and West, a crossroad of peoples and cultures. Meeting point and bulwark of 'strong and fragmented’ identity. Valuable jewel box through the centuries,  as a direct evidence of different cultures and people has placed their traces along the territory.

Santa Maria di Leuca, at the edge of Salento. Recommended location for natural charm’s, dawns and sunsets’ lovers.