Ponte Ciolo
Ponte del Ciolo
A coastal road bridge spans a deep, narrow fjord-like inlet, with clear green water and pebble coves below, making it the most famous cliff-diving spot on the Salento coast.
Ciolo sits on the east coast near Gagliano del Capo, where a deep limestone ravine runs down to the sea, forming a long, narrow inlet resembling a fjord. The coastal road crosses it on an arched bridge. Beneath the bridge are crystal-clear green waters and small pebble coves, reachable by steps down to the water for a swim. In summer, young people often jump from the cliffs and even from the bridge. The risk is high, so please don't copy them. Nearby are sea caves such as the Grotta Grande, and there are coastal hiking trails. Parking is limited, so arrive early in summer. It is about 7 km from Leuca.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria di Leuca
- Pescoluse
- Castro
- Grotta Zinzulusa
- Punta Palascia Lighthouse
- Bauxite Quarry Lake
- Aragonese Castle of Otranto
- Otranto Cathedral