UGENTO

Ugento has distant messapiche origin also testified by the origin of its name, that according to some researchers comes from the ancient name of the Jonio sea that was just Ausonium. Today they are still visible the ruins of the ancient messapica city-state that for manifold centuries it has kept its importance, also recognized by Rome that won and put it in the street Traiana, the continuation of the street Appia; the Romans left tangible traces of their culture, having built to Ugento theatres, amphitheatres and a small forum.

To visit: The historical centre; the periodic shows of archaeological finds found in the territory ugentino; graves messapiche in the place Sant'Antonio; the Castle of the XIII sec.

Hotels:
San Giovanni: Centro Vacanze; Parco dei Principi; Il Veliero; Poseidone; Baia del Cigno. Fontanelle: Victor Village; Astor.
Torre Mozza: Baia d'oro; La Giurlita.
Lido Marini: Costa del Salento
Torre Vado: Picchio Hotel.