Stately villas and fabulous sea: Santa Maria al Bagno, a marvel on the Ionian sea

Small jewel overlooking the Ionian Sea, Santa Maria al Bagno, marina of Nardò, is famous for its crystal clear waters and the wild coast.
At the cliff alternates, towards the center of the village, a sandy beach.
Being a small village of fishermen, Santa Maria al Bagno has become over the years a tourist destination of Locals and beyond. Also known for its elegant stately villas, the town has been inhabited since Roman times. A characteristic of Santa Maria al Bagno are “the four columns”, that is what remains of the watchtower built by Charles V in the fourteenth century