Are you thinking of spending your holidays in Torre Pali? In this article you will discover everything you need to fully enjoy your trip to Salento. Torre Pali is certainly less crowded than other very touristy areas , so it could be the ideal choice to enjoy your holiday in Salento in tranquillity.
The beaches of Torre Pali are the perfect place to slowly savour summer in Salento, especially if you are travelling with your family and children. Moreover, the town’s location makes it easy to reach many of Salento’s most interesting sights, such as Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli.
Where is Torre Pali located?
Torre Pali is located in Salento, in the province of Lecce, precisely on the Ionian coast, and it is part of the municipality of Salve. Torre Pali is also located in the area known as the “Maldives of Salento”, one of the most beautiful and appreciated in the whole region.
How to reach Torre Pali?
As always, we recommend travelling in Puglia with your own vehicle or renting one locally, for a matter of speed and efficiency that, unfortunately, sometimes is not possible with public transport. Despite this, however, getting to Torre Pali by transport is not impossible.
How to get to Torre Pali by train
To get to Torre Pali by train you have to reach the Lecce railway station; here there are no direct trains to Torre Pali, the line that is closest to your destination is the “Salve-Ruggiano” line, but it is still some kilometres away from Torre Pali. We therefore advise you, once you arrive in Lecce, to take the bus that goes directly to Torre Pali, even if it makes a few stops in between.
How to get to Torre Pali by bus
I suggest you get to Torre Pali by bus, as it is the easiest and most convenient solution if you do not have a car. Arriving in Lecce, take the Salento in Bus bus for the “Lecce – Gallipoli – S.M. di Leuca” route (it should be number 108) and in a couple of hours you will arrive at your destination. I advise you to consult updated routes and timetables on the website of the Province of Lecce.
How to get to Torre Pali by plane
To reach Torre Pali by plane, you will have to take a flight to Salento Airport – Brindisi (BDS), from here you can reach Lecce by train or airport shuttles, and, in Lecce, take the Salento in Bus, the one I suggested earlier, which takes you directly to Torre Pali.
Torre Pali in Apulia
As we were saying, Torre Pali is a small municipality in the province of Lecce, a hamlet of Salve, located on the coast of the Ionian Sea. It is characterised by a low, sandy coastline rich in Mediterranean scrub. But the real peculiarity is the 16th-century ruined tower, which emerges from the water offering a truly suggestive scenario. And it is from this tower that the locality takes its name.
Torre Pali has a small village in the western part of the town, while in the eastern part are the beaches of Torre Pali, in a long stretch of fine, golden sand. There is also a small harbour that can accommodate up to 100-150 small to medium-sized boats.
Sea in Torre Pali
The sea in Torre Pali is among the most beautiful in Italy. It is no coincidence that since 2009 it has been awarded the prestigious Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag), reconfirmed also for 2022. The Torre Pali coastline is low and sandy, while the waters are crystal clear and turquoise, with a few rocks timidly emerging.
Beach in Torre Pali
The beach in Torre Pali is over 3 kilometres long, characterised by fine golden sand and a few dunes of Mediterranean scrub that give the beach a wilder and more authentic appearance. Most of the beach is free, but there are also a number of kiosks and beach resorts for those who prefer comfort or like to stay on the beach all day having facilities close by.
One of the sights to see in Torre Pali is the charming Isola della Fanciulla (Island of the Maiden) linked to an ancient and mysterious legend. It is located just opposite the beach of the same name and can be reached by swimming. This is one of those rare places in Salento that is not too crowded, where you can relax and enjoy the sea in tranquillity.
Beach resorts in Torre Pali
If you want to experience a holiday in Salento in a wild and unspoilt place without sacrificing comfort, the beaches of Torre Pali are for you. Here are some beach resorts in Torre Pali that we recommend:
- Lido Elite;
- Lido Tropical;
- Calòma beach.
Where to eat in Torre Pali
Looking for restaurants in Torre Pali where you can try typical Salento cuisine? Here are some tips on where to eat in Salento:
- LI PALI, Restaurant & Hotel
- Stella del Mare Torre Pali
- Bar Vela Mayor
Torre Pali: boat trips
One of the things to do in Salento that tourists love so much are boat trips to Torre Pali. We highly recommend discovering the Salento coast with the boat tours you prefer, where you can have an aperitif, dive into the blue waters or watch the sunset. There are several companies that organise tours and boat trips in Salento, here are the ones we recommend:
- salentonautica.it
- salentoescursioni.com
- salentoeasy.it
- bluservicesalento.business.site
What to see in Torre Pali?
Being a very small seaside resort, there are not many things to do in Torre Pali. Among the things to see in Torre Pali, there is the beach, the Isola della Fanciulla, the small harbour and the tower, but there are several things to see near Torre Pali. If, on the other hand, you want to know what to do in Torre Pali, besides boat trips, we recommend snorkelling to admire the colourful world of the seabed.
In the surroundings
What to see and visit near Torre Pali? The choice is really wide: there are so many things to do that you won’t have time to get bored!
Here is what we recommend in the surroundings of Torre Pali:
- Salve 9 km away;
- Ugento 13.6 km away;
- Santa Maria di Leuca 18 km away;
- Presicce 10 km away;
- Gallipoli 37 km away;
- Specchia 16.7 km away;
- Maldive del Salento – Pescoluse 5 km away;
- Ruffano 24 km away;
- Lecce 74 km away;
- Gagliano del Capo – Ponte Ciolo 22 km away;
- Otranto 55 km away;
- Castro 32 km away;
- Matino 31 km away;
- Parabita 34 km away.
Supermarkets in Torre Pali
Torre Pali is a fairly well-served area, so you will have no problem finding supermarkets in Torre Pali, bakeries, greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers, and anything else you might need during your holiday in Salento. Here are some of our recommendations:
- Supermercato La Torre;
- Alimentari Le Primizie;
- Pescheria da Sinibaldo.
