Spongano (Salentino: Spugnànu) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is located among the olive groves of Puglia's Salento, and retains its rural character while being just a few minutes to the Adriatic Sea.[3] The rocky shore provides hidden coves interrupted by sandy beaches and reefs.[3] The town bears witness to humanity's prehistoric presence with the dolmen called Piedi Grandi along with other megaliths and mehir.[3]

Spongano
Comune
Comune di Spongano
Clock Tower
Coat of arms
Location of Spongano
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Coordinates: 40°1′N 18°22′E
Country	Italy
Region	Apulia
Province	Lecce (LE)
Government
• Mayor	Luigi Rizzello
Area [1]
• Total	12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi)
Elevation	96 m (315 ft)
Population  (30 November 2011)[2]
• Total	3,813
• Density	310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Sponganesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	73038
Dialing code	0836
Patron saint	St. Victoria
Saint day	23 December
Website	Official website

Main sights

• Church of San Giorgio (1771)
• Chapel of Immacolata (1636)
• Chapel of Madonna del Rosario (1628)
• Palazzo Bacile di Castiglione (16th century), which includes the former mediaval rocca (Castle)

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