Castro Small Marina

Castro Marina is a small, charming marina on the southern Salento coast in Puglia, part of the municipality of Castro in the province of Lecce. The harbour sits in a bay where it is sheltered from northerly and westerly winds and further protected by an artificial breakwater, making it a relatively calm place to berth.

Along the waterfront in Castro Marina, things come alive in summer with cafés, bars and restaurants serving local specialities including fried fish. There are also grocery shops in Castro Marina where you can stock up for the boat. From the harbour it is a short walk up to the medieval old town of Castro Alta, with its Aragonese castle and views over the Adriatic, as well as to the area's distinctive caves, including the well-known Zinzulusa cave, which can be visited by boat. The rocky shores and swimming spots around Castro Marina are known for their clear, blue-green water.