{"id":41827,"date":"2022-03-29T16:21:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T16:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/torre-dellorso-what-to-see-what-to-do-where-it-is-located-sea-beaches-guide-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-03-08T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T12:58:35","slug":"torre-dellorso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/torre-dellorso\/","title":{"rendered":"Torre dell\u2019Orso: what to see, what to do, where it is located, sea, beaches [Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Torre dell’Orso<\/strong> is one of the most evocative and fascinating locations on the Adriatic coast of Salento, not so much for the town as for its sea. In fact, Torre dell’Orso is home to one of the most beautiful beaches in Salento, stormed in summer by tourists from all over the world.<\/p>\n

Located 28 km from Lecce, Torre dell’Orso is part of the wonderful marinas of Melendugno (together with San Foca, Roca, Sant’Andrea and Torre Specchia). Due to its strategic position, it is an ideal destination to spend a holiday in Salento. Moreover, it is a perfect location for both young people and families with children. In short, Torre dell’Orso is suitable for everyone and it will be really hard not to fall in love with it.<\/p>\n

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Torre dell’Orso, Apulia<\/h2>\n

Torre dell’Orso<\/strong> owes its name to the coastal tower situated on the rock close to the sea<\/strong>, dating back to the 16th century. Its function was to sight Turkish ships heading to Salento. \u201cOrso\u201d, on the other hand, is linked to several hypotheses: the first refers to the monk seal; others believe that it can be traced back to Urso instead, the surname of the owner of the area in the past; still others claim that it refers to Sant’Orsola and some others think that it is linked to the presence of a rock under the tower, representing the profile of a bear. In short, there are many hypotheses and we do not know the true origins of the name, but it is always nice to daydream, isn’t it?<\/p>\n

What is certain, however, is its extraordinary beauty, also awarded Blue Flag and 5 sails by the<\/strong> Touring Club<\/strong><\/a>, for its clear and clean waters<\/strong>. Torre dell’Orso is also known for the Due Sorelle (Two Sisters)<\/strong>, stacks submerged in the water just a few metres from the beach. A sad legend is linked to them, according to which two beautiful maidens went to sea in search of refreshment, but once they plunged into the stormy waters they were sucked up by the waves without being able to return to shore. Thus, the gods, moved, turned them into the two stacks bound in an embrace.<\/p>\n

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Torre dell’Orso beach<\/h2>\n

Torre dell’Orso beach is an inlet of fine white sand about 800 metres long, bordered by two high cliffs and embraced by a thick pine forest. The beach is occupied almost entirely by beach clubs and beach resorts<\/strong>, but it also has free areas, where it is difficult to find a free spot if you do not get there early. In summer, in fact, Torre dell’Orso is packed with people and the best time to enjoy it in relaxation are June and September.<\/p>\n

Torre dell’Orso bay<\/strong> is one of the few on the Adriatic coast to be sheltered from the winds, and the water is always clean even when the sea is rough, except in rare cases. Behind the beach, however, a pine forest unfolds, an ideal place to shelter from the extreme heat on torrid summer days. There are several ways to reach the beach<\/strong>: from the steps of the amphitheatre; from the central staircase accessible from Via Matteotti; or by crossing the pine forest in the direction of the \u201cLa Sorgente\u201d and \u201cI Caraibi del Salento\u201d beach clubs.<\/p>\n