Nature and History along a Coastal Path Starting from Otranto
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This tour mainly follows the coastline south of the town of Otranto. This area is characterised by a picturesque landscape, rich in natural beauty, and home to a number of archaeological and historical sites: Roman and modern watchtowers, and Second World War bunkers. The route follow roads with little or no traffic and paths that, in some sections, run along rocky outcrops or are covered in gravel. The total distance is approximately 7 km (4.4 miles) with a total elevation gain of 80 m (265 feet). Along the way, we will make a few stops to visit natural and archaeological sites. This tour is designed for those who enjoy walking in nature and are interested in history and geography.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide
What's not
- We recommend wearing shoes suitable for walking on rocks and gravel.
- If you feel more comfortable, you can bring your walking poles.
- From May to October, it is strongly advised to bring water for hydration and solar protection.
- From November to April, it may rain and wind chill could be significant, please, dress accordingly.
- We suggest participants to bring the strictly necessary and leave the rest in the car or hotel.
Itinerary
From the harbour, we head south. In no time at all, we will leave the town of Otranto behind us and be able to enjoy the calm and the sea breeze.
After a short climb along a path, we will reach the Torre del Serpe. Chronologically speaking, this is the earliest archaeological site we will visit, bearing witness to the historical importance of Otranto and its surrounding area.
The path continues through a stunning landscape of rocks, vegetation and sea. On the horizon, you can see Punta Palascia, the easternmost point of Italy. At Baia dell'Orte there is a café, open almost all year round. Here we can stop for a coffee or a snack (not included) whilst admiring the beautiful view.
On the way back, we will visit the bauxite quarry, which offers a stunning display of colours.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet outside the restaurant "Locanda del porto".
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Zeitlos Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for those who have difficulty climbing stairs or walking on gentle slopes (for example, folding wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walkers are not compatible with this tour)
How it compares in Lecce
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 315 experiences we list in Lecce.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lecce
Lecce is a Baroque city in Italy's heel, built in honey-coloured limestone and carved with flowers, animals and saints on every façade.
Lecce's soft local limestone could be carved like wood, and the architects of the seventeenth century used it to cover churches and palaces in garlands, cherubs, animals and plants, a style called Leccese Baroque. The Basilica of Santa Croce has the richest façade, and the Piazza del Duomo is a closed square with a campanile. A Roman amphitheatre lies half uncovered in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and the city is sometimes called the Florence of the South.
Top-ranked sights in Lecce: Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce), Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce), Porta Napoli.
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