Santa Maria di Leuca Marina

Tucked between Punta Ristola and Punta Meliso — the very tip of the Apulian heel — this marina sits at one of Italy's most dramatic land's-end locations where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet. It's a genuinely special spot, with full Italian marina services on hand, though locals will warn you the prices run steep compared to what you get. From here you're well-placed to explore the Baroque architecture of Lecce and the sun-bleached towns of Salento.