{"id":22541,"date":"2025-03-20T15:07:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/?page_id=22541"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:27:33","slug":"santa-maria-di-leuca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/en\/santa-maria-di-leuca\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Maria di Leuca"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"22541\" class=\"elementor elementor-22541 elementor-18707\">\n\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7f67db elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-section-static-pos-no pxl-section-overflow-hidden-no pxl-container-margin-auto-no\" data-id=\"e7f67db\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66750de col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"66750de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc85df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bc85df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At the southernmost tip of Puglia, where the waters of the <strong>Ionian and Adriatic Seas<\/strong> merge in a boundless embrace, lies <strong>Santa Maria di Leuca<\/strong> \u2014 a place of ancient charm and breathtaking beauty. A land of myths, legends, and traditions, Leuca has long been a point of reference for sailors and pilgrims, so much so that the Romans called it <strong>&#8220;de Finibus Terrae&#8221;<\/strong>, the end of the known world.<\/p><p>Today, this town is one of the most enchanting destinations in <strong>Salento<\/strong>, offering a perfect blend of <strong>crystal-clear sea, historic villas, sea caves, and a strong cultural and religious identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-904c1fc elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-section-offset-none pxl-section-static-pos-no pxl-section-overflow-hidden-no pxl-container-margin-auto-no\" data-id=\"904c1fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-138187d col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"138187d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43b7e56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_image\" data-id=\"43b7e56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pxl_image-43b7e56-4164\" class=\"pxl-image-wg default pxl-bg-parallax pxl-pll-transform\">\r\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/santuario-leuca.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18790\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/santuario-leuca.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/santuario-leuca-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"parallax-inner\" data-parallax=\"{&quot;x&quot;:-100}\"  style=\"--pxl-image-bg-parallax-inner: url(https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/santuario-leuca.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94faa99 col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"94faa99\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e1b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"05e1b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner  \">\n                <h2 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        The History of Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed1bf3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed1bf3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The name <strong>Leuca<\/strong> comes from the Greek <em>Leuk\u00f2s<\/em>, meaning <strong>white<\/strong>, in reference to the <strong>high cliffs that reflect the morning sunlight<\/strong>, creating a stunning view for sailors arriving from the East.<\/p><p>According to legend, Leuca competes with <strong>Otranto<\/strong> as the first landing place of both <strong>Aeneas<\/strong>, fleeing from Troy, and <strong>Saint Peter<\/strong>, who, according to Christian tradition, stopped here before continuing his journey to Rome to spread Christianity.<\/p><p>At <strong>Punta Meliso<\/strong>, one of the two headlands that define Leuca\u2019s landscape, remains of settlements dating back to the <strong>Bronze Age<\/strong> have been found, evidencing the presence of ancient civilisations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c477f7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"c477f7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner start \">\n                <h2 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        What to See in Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-631c03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"631c03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leuca offers more than just the sea \u2014 it\u2019s rich in history, culture, and unforgettable views. Here are a few must-see places:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae<\/strong> \u2013 Built on the site of an ancient pagan temple dedicated to Minerva, this place of worship is a key pilgrimage site.<\/li><li><strong>Leuca Lighthouse<\/strong> \u2013 Inaugurated in <strong>1864<\/strong>, this <strong>47-metre-high<\/strong> lighthouse stands on Punta Meliso and is one of Italy\u2019s most important, with a light range of about <strong>50 km<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Monumental Waterfall<\/strong> \u2013 An impressive staircase of <strong>286 steps<\/strong> connects the Sanctuary to the harbour. It features a spectacular artificial waterfall that marks the end point of the <strong>Apulian Aqueduct<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>The Villas of Leuca<\/strong> \u2013 Built between the 19th and 20th centuries, these villas are symbols of aristocratic elegance. Notable examples include <strong>Villa Meridiana, Villa La Piccola, Villa Daniele<\/strong> and <strong>Villa Episcopo<\/strong>, with architectural influences ranging from Baroque to Arabic and Moorish styles.<\/li><li><strong>Le Bagnarole<\/strong> \u2013 Stone bathing structures built on the rocks and connected directly to the villas, they allowed noblewomen to swim privately, away from prying eyes.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b830879 elementor-section-full_width elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile_extra elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-section-offset-none pxl-section-static-pos-no pxl-section-overflow-hidden-no pxl-container-margin-auto-no\" data-id=\"b830879\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05b1a8a col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"05b1a8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47b776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"b47b776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner start \">\n                <h2 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        Beaches in Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efdc124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efdc124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unlike other destinations in Salento, Leuca has few sandy beaches, but it\u2019s <strong>rich in rocky coves<\/strong> and hidden spots where the sea is extraordinarily beautiful.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rena Ranne<\/strong> \u2013 The only <strong>sandy beach<\/strong> in the area: small but very scenic.<\/li><li><strong>Cala dell\u2019Acquaviva<\/strong> \u2013 A stunning rocky inlet with crystal-clear emerald waters.<\/li><li><strong>Baia di San Gregorio<\/strong> \u2013 Just a few kilometres from Leuca, perfect for a swim in <strong>calm, clear waters<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p>Leuca is also a paradise for <strong>snorkelling and diving<\/strong>, thanks to its seabeds teeming with <strong>marine flora and fauna<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d18acad elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"d18acad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner  \">\n                <h2 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        The Sea Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bc00a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bc00a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of Leuca\u2019s main attractions is its spectacular <strong>sea caves<\/strong>, shaped over millennia by wind and waves. Accessible only by boat, these caverns are steeped in natural beauty and local legend.<\/p><p>Here are some of the most impressive:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Grotta delle Tre Porte<\/strong> \u2013 A group of three interconnected caves, one of the most iconic spots on Leuca\u2019s coast.<\/li><li><strong>Grotta del Diavolo<\/strong> \u2013 Legend has it that strange sounds could be heard from here, believed by fishermen to be the devil\u2019s voice.<\/li><li><strong>Grotta del Soffio<\/strong> \u2013 Named after the <strong>puffing effect of air and spray<\/strong> created by waves crashing inside.<\/li><li><strong>Grotta del Gabbiano<\/strong> \u2013 A peaceful corner of paradise with glowing blue and emerald reflections.<\/li><\/ul><p>The caves can be explored via <strong>boat excursions<\/strong> organised by several local tour companies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a3e4b1 col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"9a3e4b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9cfe09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_image\" data-id=\"b9cfe09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pxl_image-b9cfe09-4071\" class=\"pxl-image-wg default pxl-bg-parallax pxl-pll-transform\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grotte-di-leuca.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18793\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grotte-di-leuca.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grotte-di-leuca-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"parallax-inner\" data-parallax=\"{&quot;x&quot;:-100}\"  style=\"--pxl-image-bg-parallax-inner: url(https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/grotte-di-leuca.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5ddce0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-section-offset-none pxl-section-static-pos-no pxl-section-overflow-hidden-no pxl-container-margin-auto-no\" data-id=\"d5ddce0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24a3792 col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"24a3792\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490415d elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_image\" data-id=\"490415d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pxl_image-490415d-4336\" class=\"pxl-image-wg default pxl-bg-parallax pxl-pll-transform\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dove-mangiare-a-leuca.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18794\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dove-mangiare-a-leuca.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dove-mangiare-a-leuca-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"parallax-inner\" data-parallax=\"{&quot;x&quot;:-100}\"  style=\"--pxl-image-bg-parallax-inner: url(https:\/\/www.uliapuglia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dove-mangiare-a-leuca.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77ce715 col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"77ce715\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a9f360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"9a9f360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner  \">\n                <h2 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        Where to Eat in Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e43e917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e43e917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leuca is renowned for its <strong>Mediterranean cuisine<\/strong>, where fresh seafood and local ingredients take centre stage.<\/p><p>Here are some of the top restaurants in the area:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Osteria Terra Masci<\/strong> \u2013 Seafood specialities.<\/li><li><strong>Osteria del Pardo<\/strong> \u2013 Traditional Salento dishes.<\/li><li><strong>Ristorante Costa di Ponente<\/strong> \u2013 Mediterranean flavours with a breathtaking view.<\/li><li><strong>Caf\u00e8 do mar<\/strong> \u2013 Fresh seafood served in style.<\/li><li><strong>Ristorante Fedele<\/strong> \u2013 For an authentic culinary experience.<\/li><li><strong>Sacrestia Restaurant<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>For a pizza or casual meal, we recommend:<\/p><ul><li><strong>La Conchiglia<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Da Leo<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Calura<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Gnam<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Athena<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>And for those with a sweet tooth, <strong>Martinucci<\/strong> is the go-to place for <strong>artisan gelato and traditional desserts<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2af9008 elementor-section-full_width elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile_extra elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default pxl-section-offset-none pxl-section-static-pos-no pxl-section-overflow-hidden-no pxl-container-margin-auto-no\" data-id=\"2af9008\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eac959e col-offset-none pxl-column-element-default pxl-column-overflow-hidden-no\" data-id=\"eac959e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\r\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7748023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"7748023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner  \">\n                <h2 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        What to Do in the Evening in Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ad3faf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ad3faf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leuca offers a lively evening scene that begins with a stroll along the <strong>seafront promenade<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find markets and bars with sea views.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Bar del Porto<\/strong> \u2013 One of the historic venues and a key spot for the local nightlife.<\/li><li><strong>Galleria Ramirez and Mercato 24Re<\/strong> \u2013 Stylish venues perfect for a drink in an elegant atmosphere.<\/li><\/ul><p>For those looking for a more vibrant night out, Leuca is well connected to some of the most animated destinations in Salento, such as <strong>Gallipoli and Torre San Giovanni<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4dc020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pxl_heading\" data-id=\"f4dc020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pxl_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pxl-heading-wrap d-flex\">\n    <div class=\"pxl-heading-inner  \">\n                <h3 class=\"heading-title pxl-split-text split-in-right\">\n                        Curiosities About Santa Maria di Leuca         <\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b4a9f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b4a9f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Leuca is the final stop of the Southern Via Francigena<\/strong>, an ancient spiritual route starting from Brindisi and crossing 23 towns in Salento.<\/li><li><strong>The \u201cbagnarole\u201d<\/strong>, stone bathing huts on the rocks, were used by 19th-century noblewomen to bathe away from prying eyes.<\/li><li><strong>Legend has it that those born on 15 August<\/strong> can hear the chime of a golden bell lost in the depths of the sea.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Book your trip to Santa Maria di Leuca<\/strong> and let yourself be enchanted by this magical corner of 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