Torre Vado Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Morciano di Leuca, Province of Lecce, Apulia, Italy
About Torre Vado
Torre Vado represents a seasidefrazioneof the municipality ofMorciano di Leucagrew around the namesake watchtower, built in the 16th century as a protection against the Barbary corsairs. The locality was nothing more than a small hamlet inhabited by fishermen until the mid-20th century, when the very first private houses were built. Since the 1990s the tourism started to grew up and this small Ionian village started to expand, becoming a quite famous place rich of resorts and bed and breakfasts. Nowadays Torre Vado has less than 90 permanent inhabitants, although it can reach a summer attendance rate of more than 10,000 (Neapolitans and Swiss in particular).
Top Attractions in Torre Vado
Explore the best things to see and do in Torre Vado:
- ★Centro sportivo Nuova Igea
- ★Diving Service
- ★Escursioni La Torre
- ★Escursioni Maretta
- ★Escursioni Nemo
- ★Escursioni Nettuno
- ★Torre Vado
Where to Eat in Torre Vado
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Antichi Sapori
- 🍴Il Maestrale
- 🍴La Kambusa
- 🍴Martinucci
- 🍴Profumo di Mare
Where to Stay in Torre Vado
- 🏨Cala Saracena Resort
- 🏨Hotel Albatros
- 🏨Hotel La Collinetta
- 🏨Residence Le Maldive
- 🏨Residence Miramare
Torre Vado Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: