Castro, a town of history, culture, and traditions, is a picturesque village perched on a hill about 100 meters from the sea, overlooking a splendid stretch of coastline that embraces Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. It was once a thriving center of trade, thanks to its wide bay, and an important cultural reference point in Salento. Among the noteworthy attractions of the place are the former Romanesque Cathedral of the 12th century, with its pure baroque altar in the style of Lecce, and the Byzantine crypt, which preserves precious frescoes. From the small port, you can admire the medieval village with its imposing towers emerging from the ancient walls that enclosed the historic center. Along the coast, fascinating caves of great scientific importance open up, such as Romanelli and Zinzulusa, where rare fauna, daring stalactites, and powerful stalagmites can be found. Following the coastline to the port, you will discover... azure emotions in an unspoiled beauty. What Castro is proud of is its sea. This beloved and feared sea, with its calm and transparent waters, invites you to linger and savor its image. Under the rays of the sun or the glow of lanterns, the sea sings its eternal song, full of tales of departures and returns, sirens, monsters, and encounters.