Torre Chianca, Lecce: Artistic building 70 m from the wonderful Salento Sea

Along the Adriatic Sea coast, from Brindisi to Lecce, lies the Torre Chianca marina. This marina in Lecce takes its name from the tower, which was one of the most imposing lines of defence of Charles V. Torre. Chianca is ideal for a quiet holiday with long beaches and low cliffs alternating with the beautiful Salento Sea and a temperate climate. A good road network connects it to the main tourist destinations such as Otranto, Gallipoli Santa Maria di Leuca, among others. From Torre Chianca, you can reach the capital of Baroque, located 9 km away. In Lecce, you can visit the most important Baroque buildings in the city, such as Piazza del Duomo, the church of Santa Croce, the Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and much more. Armida Villa is located just 9 km from the Baroque city (Lecce), 10 km from the Lepore Airport, 20 km from the fortified city of Acaya (Headquarters of the Mediterranean Peace Forum and UNESCO world heritage), and 11 km from the only 18-hole golf course and spa in Salento. The building is close to the beaches and the protected natural park of Oasi Delle Cesine WWF. The old watchtower, whose construction started in 1569, is one of the most imposing structures on the Salento coast with an 18 metre height and 15.60-metre length. During World War II, it was used as an artillery location. The Idume and Fetida rivers are also interesting where algae and sago pondweed grow. Here, the underground Idume River flows into the sea. Along the banks, there are thick reeds, salty Salicornia steppe, and plants such as narcissus.