Porto Cesareo is located on one of the most beautiful parts along Salento coast, a "natural port" which faces towards the two islands of "Grande" (Big) and dei Conigli (Rabbit). Porto Cesareo is 26 km form Lecce and is on the Ionian coast; it is a fishing port and an important holiday resort with isolated bays along the sandy coast. The tourist port of Porto Cesareo extends over a wide area of various landing points and jetties, which are separate to those used by the fishermen. During your holiday it is possible to visit an ecological, marine centre and a museum of local marine life and exotic seashells here at Porto Cesareo. Porto Cesareo offers you the chance to enjoy many different holiday activities during your stay such as aquatic sports and sea fishing. If you prefer to spend your time on solid ground (!) there are the cinema, art galleries and the "Museo Ittico" (fish museum) with its rare species of fish. In the centre of Porto Cesareo there are a series of fishmongers selling a vast array of fish such as, red mullet, rock fish, octopus, sole, all of which, are local to this area. A visit to these parts will hear tell of the "Immortal Medusa". Don't mistake this as a legend. In fact, the area around Porto Cesareo is protected and biologists have discovered the only organism in the world, which is born mature and becomes young and then dies. We must mention here the two islands of Grande and dei Conigli. They are about 1km long and 400 m wide and are separated from the mainland by a small channel of sea of about 1.3 m deep. They lie parallel to the cost line and have a high point of 4 m above sea level. Local fishermen are happy to take you there in their boats if you ask them (for a small charge). Characteristics of the coast of Porto Cesareo, holiday resort in Puglia Porto Cesareo is situated between Taranto and Gallipoli in the province of Lecce on the Ionian coast of Puglia. Originally Porto Cesareo was known as "Portus Sasinae". Today Porto Cesareo, thanks to its 'natural port' is a most attractive holiday resort on the Salento coastline. The beaches stretch for 17 km fronted by an archipelago of islets. The beautiful countryside is mirrored in the crystal clear and uncontaminated waters. The beaches boast soft white sands, which give the appearance of an exotic paradise location. A series of sub-aqua tours are available for the visitor, to admire first hand the natural grottos and sea life; in particular the "Geodia Sponge". This is an ideal place to have a holiday in Italy.
