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Small but interesting megalithic tomb, discovered in 1968. It is composed of an underground burial chamber 1.8 m (6 ft) tall, covered by three main blocks held up by four monoliths and various stacked rocks. Height above the ground is 1.1 m, length of 2.2 m and width of 1.5 m. This site of uncertain age is unfortunately not signposted and it's protected only by volunteer associations, that sometimes organize guided tours. It is located on the coastal road close to the giant deckchair at the entry of Maldive del Salento resort.
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One of the most popular beach resorts in the province, by now well known even outside Apulia, offers activities such as parasailing, jet ski rentals, dinghy tours in the frame of one of the best stretch of coast of the area. A free-access floating pier more than 50 metres long (164 ft) has been positioned allowing you to run and dive in the crystal clear Ionian waters. The resort is equipped with parking, bar, newsstand and WiFi and it is easily recognisable from a giant deck chair at the entrance, become a tourist attraction itself.
Poles tower
Partially collapsed coastal tower built in the 16th century, one of the hundreds built in the Kingdom of Naples during the Spanish rule as a defense against Ottoman raids. The circular plan structure in now completely surrounded by the sea, few meters off the beach, because of the natural erosion of the sandy coast. The second level is collapsed in different steps during the last decades and the tower resembles now a lonely great rock against the low coastline.
A 4 hour mini-cruise starting at 9:00 or 14:00 to the Ionian and Adriatic sea caves of Leuca, with two stops of ½hr to bathe and aperitif on board. A shorter 2 hour trip starts at 18:30 to discover only the Ionian sea caves with a stop to bathe, but it will end with a rich aperitif on board with raw seafood and live music. You can also choose to rent a boat to hold a private party starting at 20:30 with aperitifs and deejays music on board. Finally you can even sail the Ionian sea for 1½hr on board of a large dinghy to reach the Greek island of Othonì, swimming in the waters of the bay of Kalipso, having lunch in a local restaurant, enjoying an aperitif on board and discovering the island to come back to Torre Pali at 19:00.
Majestic rural building made in dry-stone, with well preserved structure and interiors. It presents five levels with elliptical plan. It is located in the deep countryside 3 min from "Scafazzi" freeway exit at about 4 km (2.5 mi) from Salve old town.
An "astronomical park" with a 50 seats planetarium where to discover constellations, planets and nebulae, knowing how to use meridian and telescope as well as observing the stars shining in the dark sky of the countryside.
One of the largest pajara in the province, a well preserved example of rural architecture half a mile away from the freeway exit of "Scafazzi", less than 5 min by car from Salve old town. It is made of stone covered with lime mortar and it consists in three truncated cones on top of each other. The building is actually accessible even if it's located on a private land.