Tiggiano
Welcome to Tiggiano, the Salento Municipality of the Capo di Leuca!
If you are looking for a peaceful place to enjoy the sea and nature of Salento, Tiggiano might be the perfect place for you. Located in the province of Lecce, this Municipality of about 2800 inhabitants extends for 7.5 km² between the eastern coast of lower Salento and the hilly hinterland.
Let's discover together the physical geography of Tiggiano
The territory of Tiggiano extends between 0 and 141 meters above sea level and borders to the north with Tricase, to the west with Alessano, to the south with Corsano and to the east with the Adriatic Sea. The rocky and high Tiggiano coast includes the Torre Nasparo, a sixteenth-century tower that testifies to the history of the area. The Municipality is part of the Union of the Municipalities of Terra di Leuca and of the Inter-municipal Consortium Capo Santa Maria di Leuca, which adheres to the "Authentic Italian Villages" association.
For just over 10 years, part of the Tiggiano territory has been part of the Otranto Coast - Santa Maria di Leuca and Bosco di Tricase Park, established by the Puglia Region to safeguard the eastern coast of Salento. Here you will find valuable architectural assets and important animal and plant species. The Le Chiuse wood, located on the hill behind the coast, mainly presents a vegetation of holm oak and oak, with Pistacia terebinthus bushes.
Tiggiano is the classic Salento village immersed in the Mediterranean scrub, with dry stone walls, limestone and beautiful olive groves. Here you will find traditional pajare, dry stone constructions used in the past to shelter animals and harvest. In these places immersed in Olea europaea, Ficus carica, Pyrus amygdaliformis and Mediterranean scrub, you can enjoy the tranquility and fragrance of the plants.
The climate of Tiggiano
The climate of Tiggiano is Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot humid summers. In general, the average annual temperature is around +18.4°C. June and September are the best months to enjoy the sea and Salento beaches, when the temperature is mild but still warm enough to dive into the water. Precipitation shows a minimum in spring-summer and a peak in autumn-winter, with an annual average of about 570 mm. However, from the beginning of May, the rains become rare and the Salento spring offers unique colors.
The origin of the name Tiggiano
The toponym Tiggiano could be a predial and derive from the Latin person name "Tegius" (or "Tibius") with the addition of the suffix -"ano" to indicate belonging. In any case, the name of the Municipality is far from being the most important aspect of the place.
Conclusions
Tiggiano is a small Municipality in the province of Lecce, but it offers a lot to those looking for a relaxing holiday in the middle of Salento's nature. With its rocky coast and breathtaking views of the sea, Tiggiano is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy dream beaches and panoramas. Thanks to its geographical location, the Municipality also offers the opportunity to visit nearby cities such as Lecce, Otranto, and Gallipoli. In any case, near Tiggiano, you will always find a quiet place to enjoy deserted beaches and crystal clear sea. Come and visit us in Tiggiano and discover the authentic beauty of Salento!
