Cave Porcinara

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.

Western Coast

Located 20 meters above sea level, this is a prehistoric cave not of natural origin but carved by humans. It was dedicated to the worship of pagan deities, as evidenced by the discovery of 30 plaques with inscriptions in Greek and Latin. This prestigious cave, accessible by land, appears as a sort of “altar on the sea,” where not only the indigenous populations but also passing pilgrims and sailors would invoke the aid and protection of the deities during their sea voyages.