Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Sorgenti del Chidro, Manduria
Puglia
The Chidro rises all at once in a circular pool of intensely cold, clear water fringed with reed and tamarisk, then runs barely 500 m to a beach. It is a protected site — swimming is discouraged in the source pool — with a short path around it and the dunes of the Ionian just beyond.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
April – October
Parking · Free
Free parking off the litoranea salentina near the Chidro mouth, east of Torre Colimena.
Water
The spring is cold and clear but not certified for drinking.
Highlights
- Deep karst spring pool by the sea
- Feeds a 500 m river to the beach
- Reed, tamarisk and dune habitat
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the short path; strong cold currents, keep them out of the deep pool.
