Western Coast

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… Continue reading Giants’ Cave

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… Continue reading Three Doors Cave

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… Continue reading Nativity Cave

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… Continue reading River Cave

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… Continue reading Cave of Diavolo

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… Continue reading Cave Porcinara

The term Leukos was used by Greek sailors to refer to the white cliff that gives its name to what we now call Leuca. It would later become Santa Maria di Leuca, probably due to the cult associated with the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, the land marking the boundary of the Roman… Continue reading Stable Cave

The Greek sailors used the term Leukos to refer to the white cliff that gives its name to what we now call Leuca. It would later become Santa Maria di Leuca, probably due to the worship associated with the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, the land marking the boundary of Roman territories.In this… Continue reading Lovers’ Cave

The term Leukos was used by Greek sailors to refer to the white cliffs that gave their name to what we now call Leuca. It would later become Santa Maria di Leuca, likely due to the religious devotion associated with the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, marking the boundary of Roman lands. In… Continue reading Dragon Cave