Salve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian comune
About Salve
"Salve" literally means "hello" in Italian and according to a local legend the name derives from the centurionSalvius, that in 267 BC received this land as a reward during the Roman conquest ofSalento. Actually the town was founded in the 5th century AD by refugees from nearby villages that were abandoned following Ostrogothic raids and epidemics. During the 16th century several fortified towers and farmhouses, the typicalmasserie, were built in the countryside and in town as a result of the frequent Ottoman and Barbary corsairs' raids. Most of these buildings are still standing, usually converted into B&B or agritourism accommodations. Nowadays the municipality comprises the coastal villages ofPescoluse,Torre Paliand part ofLido Marini, renowned tourist localities, as well as the small in
Top Attractions in Salve
Explore the best things to see and do in Salve:
- ★Chiesa di San Nicola Magno
- ★Dolmen "Argentina"
- ★Frantoio ipogeo "Le Trappite"
- ★Maldive del Salento
- ★Pajara in contrada Scafazzi
- ★Pajara in via Trabacche
- ★Pajara "Trausceddhu"
- ★Parco Astronomico Sidereus
Where to Eat in Salve
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Capricci del Corso
- 🍴Ikarus
- 🍴Il Borghetto - Trattoria
- 🍴Li Pali
- 🍴Martinucci Pescoluse
- 🍴Martinucci Torre Pali
Where to Stay in Salve
- 🏨Antica Masseria Ficazzana
- 🏨B&B Antica Dimora dei Pepe
- 🏨Gigli Hotel Salento
- 🏨Hotel Salento Gold Beach
Salve Travel Guide Sections
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