Borraco River
The Borraco River is a stream that originates from two distinct springs fed by groundwater sources located about 300 meters from the sea. Its peculiarity lies in the dual spring, which causes the stream to take the shape of a “Y”. In ancient times, the river was 2 km long and originated near the current […]
Borraco Tower
The tower was built around 1560-1570, in the territory of this municipality (at that time called Casalnuovo) and, more precisely, in the fief “Comunale,” also known as “Concordato” (see the Onciario Land Registry of Manduria from 1756, the Salentine Atlas by Giuseppe Pacelli, 1803, and also A.S.NA., Various Notaries, fs.205, inc.1: Acts of offer by […]
Colimena Tower
Torre Colimena, or Torri Columèna as the locals from Manduria call it, is a charming seaside district that is part of the municipality of Manduria, in the province of Taranto, Puglia. Located along the Salento coast, this enchanting area develops around the historic tower that gives it its name. The tower, visible from the promenade, […]
Beaches and Coastline
Discovering San Pietro in Bevagna: A Corner of History and Nature A symbol of the area, the church dedicated to Saint Peter stands majestically at one of the most picturesque spots along this stretch of the Apulian coast. This place of worship, with its simple yet captivating façade, rests against a medieval watchtower that tells […]
Natural Reserve of the Mouth of the Chidro River
The Chidro River, the most important watercourse along the entire Ionian coast of Puglia, with its 3,000 liters per second and its 500 meters in length. In ancient maps, this freshwater spring is indicated as a place for fishing and water supply. The legend of origin of river Chidro According to tradition, the mythical Chidro […]
The Salina dei Monaci Nature Reserve
The nature reserve of the Salina dei Monaci. This reserve, located between San Pietro in Bevagna and Torre Colimena (which also belongs to the Municipality of Manduria), features a beautiful sandy beach with rocky sections and a salt pond where, during certain times of the year, one can observe the nesting of pink flamingos and […]
