On the Adriatic coast we suggest you to visit the following naturalistic places: le Cesine (Vernole), an enchanting naturalistic oasis protected by W.W.F., which keeps a rich habitat where uncommon animal and vegetal species live; the natural reserve of Rauccio (loc. Torre Chianca - Suburb of Lecce), an area whose relevance is recognized by the European Community since there is an interesting flora by now in danger of extinction and a rich fauna; the humid area of Alimini, a few km far from Otranto, including two lakes, the salted lake of Alimini Grande and Alimini piccolo (Fontanelle lake) with fresh water; the coastal road Otranto - St. Maria di Leuca, 50 km of maquis, olives, cliffs vertical to the deep blue sea; the enchanting Grotta Zinzulusa (Castro) facing on the sea, which takes its name from the original shape of its stalactites and stalagmites.
On the Ionian Coast are worthy to visit; the Natural Park of Porto Selvaggio (loc. St. Caterina diNardò) extending on a stretch of rocky coast; Torre Spaccata ( Coastal road Lido Conchiglie - St. Maria al Bagno), a beautiful rocky promontory characterized by one of the nicest woodlands; the Bacini di Ugento, an important ecological complex, situated in the coastline between Torre St. Giovanni and Punta Macalone