The Montedarena Bay probably owes its name to the combination of two words: "Monte" which means "hill" or "height" and "Arena" which undoubtedly refers to sand; therefore, it could be interpreted as "sand hill" or "sandy height". Nearby this beach located in Pulsano, there is a small church with the typical colors of the Mediterranean Sea, white and blue, called Stella Maris. The church overlooks the beach, creating a sort of special connection between the sea, beachgoers, and spirituality.
