Porto Cesareo: The Caribbean In Italy?

Italy is a beautiful place to holiday and the south of Italy, in, boasts hot summers and plenty of excellent beaches. For seaside and sun getaways, it's undoubtedly the best part of the country to head to.

However, if you are looking for a quasi-tropical destination in Italy, then you need to find a vacation rental in Apulia and make your way to the exceptionally beautiful town and comune of Porto Cesareo in the province of Lecce, in the heart of the Terra d’Arneo. This area has stunningly, impossibly azure crystal clear waters and powdery white beaches and feels like you somehow accidentally stumbled into the Caribbean...how magical does that sound?

The area around the sea of Porto Cesareo is an outstanding example of Maquis Shrubland and is an area of famous natural beauty. There are numerous capes, islets and reefs all located along the coast in this region and endless long and large beaches to choose from. Best of all, those clear and perfect waters have sandy seabeds and remain shallow for great distances, making them ideal for families and children or those who simply want to go for a casual paddle.

Part of the Protected Marine Area and the Regional Nature Reserve “Palude del Conte e Duna Costiera”, which is among the largest in Italy, it is an area of unspoiled natural bounty and, in addition to the beaches and sea, has stunning trails through the park to explore and hike. If you are interested in knowing more about the area, you can also visit the Research Station of Marine Biology and the Oceanography Museum and learn about the plants, animals and ecosystem that exist in this beautiful part of Italy.

The small village lives in line with the sea and is home to a vibrant fish market, endless bobbing boats in an area of rainbow shades, old stone watchtowers along the coast and little winding streets. It is a perfect place to go, get away from it all, and experience a different pace of life for a while....