Torre Lapillo

Among the places in Salento ideal for family holidays or for a seaside escape there is Torre Lapillo, which boasts numerous sandy beaches nearby, perfect for having fun with your children. Torre Lapillo is the name of the coastal tower, one of the three defensive towers built by Charles V, created to protect the territory from Saracen invasions. It was recently renovated and has been open to visitors since 2000. Book your transfer to Torre Lapillo in total comfort from Brindisi airport or from another location in Salento with our experts.

Curiosity about Torre Lapillo

Anyone who finds themselves visiting Torre Lapillo cannot miss an excursion to the submerged Madonna dei navigators, a statue found on the bottom of the sea at a depth of approximately 3.5 metres. The statue was placed at sea in 2012 to remember the victims of the Costa Concordia shipwreck and all the other people who died at sea. The scenery that opens up to the eyes of those who come from all over the world to admire the Madonna is truly evocative, with crystal clear waters and many colorful fish.

Getting around Torre Lapillo

Since it is a very popular seaside location in summer, in Torre Lapillo it is recommended to travel by car to visit the nearby places. Generally, in fact, travel by bus or public transport in Salento is not recommended in high season given the high number of tourists. Better then to conveniently book a transfer service to Torre Lapillo from Brindisi airport, station or any other location in Salento.

Accommodation in Torre Lapillo

In Torre Lapillo everyone can find the ideal accommodation to spend a pleasant holiday. Hotels, b&b, resorts, camping and so on. The advice is to book in advance, in order to save money and find availability since it is limited.

Explore the surroundings areas

Anyone who is in Torre Lapillo can decide to spend a pleasant holiday full of fun and relax, but also to explore the surrounding areas

• You cannot miss a visit to Porto Cesareo, a well-known seaside and social resort, of which Torre Lapillo is one of the four coastal towers (together with Torre Cesarea, Torre Chianca and Torre Castiglione). Porto Cesareo is a very lively town in summer, ideal for spending a pleasant afternoon, having an aperitif at sunset in one of the many cafes, tasting the famous “pasticciotto leccese” a typical dessert, or for a romantic or family dinner in one of the many traditional restaurants.
• Not far from Torre Lapillo there is Punta Prosciutto, one of the best-known beaches in Salento. You can admire its clear and transparent waters, ideal for those who love to dive and want to have fun with their children.

• A little more than 20 km from Torre Lapillo there is Manduria, a town certainly known for its prized Primitivo wine.

• Last but not least, we mention San Pietro in Bevagna, another beautiful town on the Ionian coast of Taranto. The beautiful long sandy beaches and the clear waters make this the ideal place to spend pleasant hours by the sea. Excursion lovers, can’t miss the scuba diving planned for exploring the king’s basins. We are talking about 23 coffins dating back to different historical periods and located about 5 meters deep in the sea. It is a must. Among the beauties “on dry land”, there is the Church of San Pietro in Bevagna (also known as the Rupestrian Church).