When one speaks of the most beautiful beaches in Salento, no one ever thinks of Marina di Mancaversa, a splendid location on the Ionian coast of Salento.
A jewel that is still unspoilt, a mix of sand and rocks that offers heavenly scenery, with the colours of the emerald sea and the surrounding Mediterranean scrub. If you want to have an authentic and peaceful holiday in Salento, let yourself be won over by the charm of Marina di Mancaversa in Apulia: you will rediscover a Salento you don’t expect.
Marina di Mancaversa Gallipoli
Marina di Mancaversa is a beautiful seaside resort in the municipality of Taviano, located south of Gallipoli between Punta Pizzo and Torre Suda. Its small town has been formed since the 1960s, first with a few small houses and then becoming a larger village with many holiday homes. But how many inhabitants are there in Marina di Mancaversa? It is so small that only 595 inhabitants live there, although it does get crowded in summer.
Despite its proximity to Gallipoli and some of the most famous beaches in Salento, Marina di Mancaversa is not that famous and that is why it still remains one of the few (almost) unspoilt places.
Marina di Mancaversa how to get there
Are you wondering how to get to Marina di Mancaversa? Actually, there are not many connections. We advise you, if you do not want to have any difficulty in getting around, to travel by car in Salento. However, if you do not have this possibility, let us see together how to reach Marina di Mancaversa by car, train and bus.
By car:
To reach Marina di Mancaversa by car, you will have to take the A14 to Bari, from there continue to Brindisi and then to Lecce. From Lecce take the SS101 towards Gallipoli and then the SS274 towards Santa Maria di Leuca. Take the Taviano exit and follow the signs for Mancaversa.
By train:
To reach Marina di Mancaversa by train you have to take the train to Gallipoli from Lecce and you will be in Gallipoli in just under two hours. Here you will then have to continue to Marina di Mancaversa: go to the car park of the cemetery where the buses to Mancaversa leave.
By bus:
If you want to reach Marina di Mancaversa by bus, take the Salento in Bus line 104, which will take you to Gallipoli. Get off at the cemetery car park and here take the bus that will take you to Marina di Mancaversa.
From Marina di Mancaversa to Gallipoli
If you want to get from Marina di Mancaversa to Gallipoli instead, take bus 108 from Corso Viareggio (Gaetani supermarket) and in about twenty minutes you will be in Gallipoli.
Marina di Mancaversa sea
Do you want to know what the sea is like in Marina di Mancaversa? Well, as in the rest of the Salento, the beach is truly spectacular, probably due to its wild charm.
The coastline, less than two kilometres long, is characterised by low and easily accessible cliffs in which small inlets and sandy bays open up, where the Mediterranean scrub is the host. The sea in Marina di Mancaversa takes on shades between blue and green with clear, crystal-clear water, ideal when the grecale wind blows from the north and north-east. The seabed, on the other hand, is a real treasure of different species of flora and fauna, making it an ideal place for diving enthusiasts.
If you are an enthusiast, you might see sea sponges, urchins, mussels, fin mussels and plenty of fish.
If you don’t like reefs, you can still relax on one of the small beaches in Mancaversa.
Beaches in Marina di Mancaversa:
Although the area is predominantly rocky, there are some pretty coves ideal for families with children.
If you prefer sandy beaches in Salento, here are the ones you can find in this area:
- Canale delle Donne;
- Reniceddha;
- Paterte;
- Spiaggia dei Cavalli, the largest but less than 300 metres long. This beach in Mancaversa takes its name from history, when peasants once washed the horses that lived in the nearby masserias, still leaving visible signs of the carts in the sandstone.
These small bays are all free of beach clubs and resorts, there is only a kiosk where you can get something to eat or use the toilets.
Marina di Mancaversa at night
Those who choose Marina di Mancaversa for their holidays in Salento certainly do not do so for the nightlife. In fact, this little gem is mostly preferred by those who love relaxation or those who are looking for an excellent compromise for a seaside holiday in Salento without finding themselves in total chaos.
In fact, its strategic position means that everything is close at hand: for nightlife, parties and fun, you can easily move to Gallipoli, which is only 13 km from Mancaversa. In this area there are numerous discos and some of the most important summer events in Salento are held.
Nightlife in Marina di Mancaversa
Are you looking for nightlife and fun near Mancaversa? Here’s where to go without going too far:
- Gallipoli;
- Torre San Giovanni;
- Santa Maria al Bagno.
Restaurants in Marina di Mancaversa
If you want to eat in Marina di Mancaversa, you will find a number of pizzerias, restaurants and trattorias. If nothing is to your liking, remember that Gallipoli is only 13 km away and certainly offers a wider choice.
- Hollywood Pub, if you are looking for a pizzeria in Marina di Mancaversa;
- Pizzoteca, for excellent pizza and various appetisers;
- Trattoria Maestrale, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea;
- Bubba bar, a gourmet hamburger place.
What is there to see in Taviano?
As we were saying, Marina di Mancaversa is a small hamlet in the municipality of Taviano and apart from the sea there are no other things to see. If, on the other hand, you want to visit Taviano, also known as the “city of flowers”, here is what you can see:
- the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows
- the Chiesa Matrice of San Martino;
- the Church of the Crucifix;
- the Abbey of S. Maria di Civo;
- Sanctuary of the Madonna del Miracolo;
- Castelforte.
In the surroundings:
Want to find out what to visit around Marina di Mancaversa? Here are some of the most beautiful and characteristic places to see in the surroundings:
- Alliste 8 km away;
- Felline 13 km away;
- Taviano 7 km away;
- Gallipoli 13 km away;
- Torre San Giovanni 13 km away;
- Lido Marini 22 km away;
- Punta Pizzo 4 km away;
- Punta della Suina 5 km away;
- Ugento 21 km away;
- Presicce 31 km away;
- Matino 16 km away;
- Parabita 17 km away;
- Ruffano 24 km away;
- Santa Maria al Bagno 24 km away;
- Porto Selvaggio 30 km away;
- Lecce 50 km away;
- Torre Suda 3 km away.
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