In the abysses of Santa Cesarea inside the sulphurous caves

Diving into the depths of the Adriatic Sea where the sulphurous caves of Santa Cesarea Terme are located means extraordinary close encounters with bream, sea bass, sardines, salps, scorpion fish, groupers, and naked shoals. From the caves flow sulphurous-salty-bromine-iodine waters at a temperature of 30°, the benefits of which are considerable for those suffering from rheumatic, skin and respiratory diseases. The caves are called Gattulla, Solfatara, Solfurea and Fetida: the latter can be visited during daily guided tours. While together with the instructors of Up Salento Diving, rubber dinghy trips are made to the diving and snorkelling sites, including around the amazing inlet of Porto Miggiano, to learn how to dive into the depths. The entire village with its early 20th century terminal structures and old-fashioned lidos set against the cliffs retains a timeless charm. And if at the Augustus Resort you dine under a fairytale-like glow of Salento lights, at Delizie Nocesi you can enjoy the most delicious focaccia, fresh cheeses and crispy fish dishes on the coast.