This part of the Adriatic coast is an harmonious alternation of rocky areas and beautiful sandy beaches. From north to south:
- San Foca: low cliffs and sandy coves;
- Roca Vecchia: easy to access mid-size cliffs;
- Torre dell’Orso: beautiful coves with fine sand inserted into the rocky coast;
- Torre Sant’Andrea: mid-size cliffs with some sandy coves;
- Laghi Alimini: long stretch of sandy beaches;
- Otranto: mostly sandy beaches with sections of low cliffs and some beautiful bays (Santo Stefano bay and dei Turchi bay);
- Porto Badisco: fjord on a coast of cliffs and coves;
- Santa Cesarea Terme: wonderful rocky coastline with some seaside resorts;
- Castro Marina: beautiful seaside area with cliffs, coves and caves.