Torre Inserraglio

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Torre Inserraglio is a seaside resort in the Ionian Sea and a fraction of the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce. It is located on the coastal road between Porto Cesareo and Gallipoli, between Sant'Isidoro and Porto Selvaggio, and is also known by the names "Crito" and "Creto," Salento dialectal words derived from the "critmo" plant, better known as "erba di San Pietro," "frangisassi" or "sea fennel".

The area is protected as a reserve, has seabed, marine flora and fauna typical of the Ionian coast, and is surrounded all around by Mediterranean scrub. The coastline is rich in low, jagged rocky inlets, with coves alternating with short sandy stretches, and is dominated by a tower that gave the locality its name.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°11'7"N, 17°55'33"E

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Torre Inserraglio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta del Cavallo, Nardò Cathedral, Porto Cesareo, Torre dell'Alto.

2.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grotta del Cavallo
71 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Puglia, Italy, the Grotta del Cavallo stands as a testament to the prehistoric human activity that once thrived within its depths. This cave, though unassuming in its exterior beauty, holds significant importance in the field of...
5.5 miE
Civic center, Church
Nardò Cathedral, Nardò
142 min walk • Nardò Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Nardò, province of Lecce, region of Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Formerly the seat of the bishops of Nardò, since 1986 it has been the episcopal seat of the diocese of Nardò-Gallipoli.
5.7 miN
Town
Porto Cesareo
145 min walk • One of the main attractions of Porto Cesareo is its beautiful beaches, which stretch along the Adriatic Sea. Visitors can soak up the sun on the soft sandy shores, take a refreshing dip in the clear turquoise waters, or enjoy water sports such as snorkeling and diving.
4 miSE
Tower
Torre dell'Alto
102 min walk • Torre Santa Maria dell'Alto, or simply Torre dell'Alto, is a coastal tower in Salento located in the municipality of Nardò and falling within the Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Park.
2.5 miSE
Ruins, Tower
Torre Uluzzo
63 min walk • Torre Uluzzo, or Crustano, is a coastal tower of Salento located in the municipality of Nardò and falling within the Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Park. Smaller in size than the other surrounding towers, it was erected in the second half...
4.5 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Tower
Torre Santa Caterina
116 min walk • Torre Santa Caterina is a coastal tower of Salento located in the town of Nardò in the locality of Santa Caterina. Located about 60 m above sea level surrounded by a dense pine forest, it was built in the 16th century with defensive functions to...
3.5 miN
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Tower
Torre Squillace
91 min walk • Torre Squillace, also locally called Li Scianuri or Li Scianuli, is a coastal tower in Salento located at the northern end of the municipality of Nardò, bordering the municipality and the marine protected area of Porto Cesareo.
1.3 miSE
Park
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano
33 min walk • The Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano regional nature park is a protected natural area in Puglia located in the province of Lecce established by Regional Law No. 6 of March 15, 2006.