CAVE OF Soffio

The Greek sailors used the term Leukos to refer to the white cliff that gave its name to what we now call Leuca. It would later become Santa Maria di Leuca, probably due to the devotion associated with the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, the land marking the boundary of the Roman territories.
In this strip of land, you can admire high and rugged cliffs, small golden bays interrupting the low rocks, and the famous karst caves.

Eastern Coast

Its name originates from the “puffs” of the cave, where trapped air inside the cavity is forced out, creating the impression of hearing the sea breathe. The presence of both freshwater and saltwater often creates the optical illusion known as the Fata Morgana effect, caused by the particular distribution of the Sun’s light refraction index.