Age: 1 year
Plants 1 new Olive tree
CO2 absorbed: 150 kg/year
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Introduction – Adriatic Salento
You don’t just visit Salento. You breathe it in. You explore it slowly, like an ancient stone path between the sky and the sea.
If you dream of a trip that smells of salt, red earth, and olive trees, this is the perfect itinerary along the Adriatic coast, designed by those who experience Salento every day… and cherish it.
1. Otranto and the Alimini Lakes – First Stop on the Adriatic Salento Route
The Gateway to the East, a crossroads of cultures, Otranto is a marvel overlooking a sea that changes color with every hour of the day.
Don’t miss: the Cathedral with its “Tree of Life” mosaic, the Aragonese Castle, and a stroll along the waterfront.
A dip into the beauty of Baia dei Turchi and the Alimini Lakes: golden beaches surrounded by pine forests, where the sand tells legends and the Mediterranean scrub smells of resin. Here, Salento is still wild, authentic, and alive.
2. OlivaMi – The Green Heart of Salento
Just a few kilometers from the sea, nestled among rolling hills and the tranquility of days gone by, lies OlivaMi. It’s not just a stop along the way—it’s an experience.
Here you can visit the revitalized olive groves, find out how to adopt an olive tree, and become part of a project that saves the land and makes it fertile, alive, and yours once again.
🎁 Anyone who adopts an olive tree through Olivami receives a promotional code that grants exclusive discounts and benefits at participating establishments: farmhouses, B&Bs, agritourism properties, and hotels—including those in coastal areas.
A practical way to travel sustainably, to be part of a network that loves the local area, and to leave a lasting impression of your trip.
3. Santa Cesarea Terme, Castro, and the Zinzulusa Cave – Elegance suspended over the sea and in the rock
Moorish palaces, dizzying cliffs, and thermal springs: a refined and somewhat mysterious corner of the world, Santa Cesarea Terme is ideal for a leisurely and rejuvenating getaway.
Once you’re back on the trail, the next stop is definitely the town of Castro: a village perched above the sea, with flower-filled balconies and a cave that looks like something out of an epic tale.
The Zinzulusa Cave, with its stalactites and crystal-clear water, is one of the most striking natural wonders of the Salento region, not far from Castro.
4. Santa Maria di Leuca – Where the Land Ends
The last stop—but only on the map. Leuca is where the Adriatic and Ionian Seas meet. The lighthouse, the basilica, and the monumental staircase offer a sunset that will stay with you forever, both in your eyes and in your heart.
The town of Santa Maria di Leuca is where the land ends and the horizon begins.
Join the OlivaMi Club and enjoy exclusive benefits at participating locations
By adoptinga small olive tree in Salento with us at OlivaMi, you’ll help revive the landscape of our region that Xylella has destroyed, but above all, the next step will be to see OlivaMi’s work and visit your little olive tree.
In fact, you’ll be able to give each olive tree you adopt a name, which will then be engraved on the wooden tags we’ll hang on each tree.
In addition, by supporting our cause, you’ll enjoy discounts and exclusive benefits at many of our partner establishments in Salento: hotels, spas, farm stays, B&Bs, tourist services, and much more.
We hope this article has inspired you to discover the wonders of the Adriatic Salento: now that you know what to visit on this side of Salento, all you have to do is book your vacation!
