Fontanelle between dunes and nature park

Fontanelle combines a coastal landscape, a dune system and nature experiences with excursion destinations in the surrounding region. If you would like to shape your trip around different interests, you will find both a natural area for walks and wildlife observation and several beaches and culturally interesting destinations here.

Beach, dunes and natural area

Fontanelle Beach is located within the SIC and the “Litorale di Ugento” Regional Nature Park. The combination of the dune system, the SIC and the “Litorale di Ugento” Regional Nature Park connects Fontanelle Beach with a coastal and natural area. At the same time, the beach has a dune system, meaning that the coast and natural area are directly interconnected here. For your trip planning, this means that Fontanelle stands not only for a stay by the sea, but also for a landscape in which the character of the beach is shaped by dunes and its integration into the nature park. Fontanelle Beach has equipped bathing establishments as well as sections of free beach. This allows you to choose between different types of beach stays without losing sight of the natural surroundings.

Beaches in the immediate vicinity

The Spiaggia Torre Mozza beach and the Spiaggia Torre San Giovanni beach are located in the immediate vicinity of Fontanelle. The Spiaggia Lido Marini beach is also located in the vicinity of Fontanelle. Fontanelle Beach itself is located in the immediate vicinity of Fontanelle. These spatial relationships make several beach destinations part of trip planning around Fontanelle.

Circular hike and guided excursions

The Litorale di Ugento Nature Park has a 7.5-kilometre circular hiking trail. The 7.5 kilometres give the circular hike a clearly defined scope within the Litorale di Ugento Nature Park. It passes three drainage basins and special lake areas where wild animals and plants can be observed. The circular route thus combines exercise with nature observation and is aimed at travellers who would like to include a longer hike in their stay. In addition, Lido Pineta’s “Esplorando” programme included weekly guided excursions that started in Località Fontanelle. The excursions formed a separate format in Località Fontanelle alongside the longer circular hike. For planning your days, both the length of the circular hike and the weekly schedule of Lido Pineta’s programme are relevant.

Castles and church in the surrounding region

Cultural destinations also add to the picture of Fontanelle. Il Castello is located in the vicinity of Fontanelle. The Castello dei Trane and Castello dei Gallone castles are also located in the wider surrounding region. La Cattedrale church is likewise located in the vicinity of Fontanelle. This means that, in addition to the beach and nature park, you can include historic buildings and a church in your themed trip planning.

Other destinations in the wider surrounding area: Vernole, Alezio, Baia di Gallipoli, Taviano, Villaggio Resta, Corsano, Ortelle and Marina di Marittima.

For the overarching travel overview: Lecce.