Ancient messapico center and then Roman, important for maritime traffic and its abundance of fish, defended by Charles with a still existing mighty tower.
Natural park of priceless value is the Rabbit island 500 mt from the coast, it is an enchanting place where at least 200 kind of different vegetables.can be found. Be careful as walking along the beach you risk a high tide on your return. And if you cannot swim you must remain on the island ... a beautiful experience but...;

Today an ex fisherman suburb it is one of the most visited tourist centers thanks to beaches and clear water. A station of sea biology founded in 1966 where an important museum of fauna and flora from the local sea is located and samples of Mediterranean fauna, of abysmal fish and corals from tropical seas.