I Caraibi del Salento is a popular beach located in Torre dell'Orso in the heart of Salento, Puglia, Italy. It is renowned for its clear, warm sea, white sandy beaches, and the surrounding lush pine forest. The beach is situated near a coast characterized by beautiful sandy coves, caves, and small bays. From the beach, visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the famous "Le Due Sorelle" sea stacks.
The beach provides a range of amenities for visitors. These include a bar, pizzeria, self-service cafeteria, picnic area, changing rooms, toilets, and medical facilities. It also provides job services for people with disabilities. For leisure, the beach offers a playground and entertainment activities organized by a team of animators from the nearby Araba Fenice Village and The Village Salento. These games and sports activities cater to both children and adults.
In the afternoon, the beach becomes a peaceful and relaxing spot where visitors can enjoy local Salento drinks like iced coffee with almond milk and cocktails under the gazebo at the bar. The bar also offers food options such as local sandwiches and snacks.
I Caraibi del Salento is a safe beach that offers a variety of sea sports, making it an excellent destination for both relaxation and adventure. However, it can get crowded, especially during peak season. Despite the crowd, the beach maintains its charm and beauty, with spectacular views just a short walk away.
The beach is quite accessible, with parking available a few hundred meters away for a small fee. From the parking area, a path lined with pine trees leads visitors directly to the beach. The beach also provides a shuttle service for convenience.
The commitment to environmental protection, improvement of tourist facilities, and quality of services at Torre dell'Orso and I Caraibi del Salento have been recognized with the award of the Blue Flag.
