Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano is a regional park located in the municipality of Nardò, Italy, along the Ionian coast. This protected natural area features a diverse landscape, including dense pine forests, Mediterranean scrub, and a rugged coastline with cliffs and coves. The unique Palude del Capitano, a freshwater swamp, adds to the varied terrain. The park's environment provides suitable conditions for several sports like jogging, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
128
Routes
4.4
(338)
Average rating
3064
People visited

4.0
(2)
8
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(116)
396
hikers
9.41km
02:38
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
138
hikers
3.47km
00:57
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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34
hikers
7.26km
02:01
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
14.8km
01:01
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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52
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
29
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
riders
26.6km
01:49
250m
250m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.7
(6)
143
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.9
(22)
180
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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60
runners
6.90km
00:45
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
131
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.6
(10)
111
riders
108km
04:10
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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173
riders
64.1km
02:54
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
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29
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
66.2km
02:44
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
(3)
75
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
(10)
68
riders
47.4km
03:01
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(10)
49
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.5
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32
riders
21.7km
01:43
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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19
riders
51.8km
03:06
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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12
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
68.1km
04:04
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
23.7km
01:22
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano offers a range of outdoor activities including jogging, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. The park features diverse landscapes such as pine forests, Mediterranean scrub, and a rugged coastline. There are 45 routes available, with an average rating of 4.52 stars from more than 17,000 visitors.
Yes, the park offers 32 hiking routes. Trails wind through dense pine forests and along the rocky coastline, providing varied terrain. Hikers can explore historical sites like ancient defensive towers and prehistoric caves. More information can be found in the Hiking around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano guide.
The park has 10 dedicated jogging routes. These routes utilize shaded forest trails and coastal paths, offering diverse running experiences. The Running Trails around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano guide provides specific options.
Yes, the park is suitable for various cycling activities including touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. Paths range from forest tracks to coastal routes. Cyclists can find more details in the Cycling around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano guide.
Key natural features include dense pine forests, Mediterranean scrub, and a rugged coastline with cliffs and coves. The Palude del Capitano (Captain's Swamp) is a unique ecosystem where marine currents and cold freshwater springs coexist. Coastal springs are also present in bays like Torre Uluzzo.
The park contains significant historical and archaeological sites. These include prehistoric caves like Grotta del Cavallo and Grotta delle Corvine. Along the coastline, 15th-century defensive towers such as Torre dell'Alto, Torre Inserraglio, and Torre Uluzzo offer historical insights and viewpoints.
Yes, the park offers family-friendly hiking options. These trails are generally less strenuous and suitable for various ages. Specific routes can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano guide.
Yes, the park provides easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. These trails typically have less elevation gain and smoother terrain. The Easy hikes around Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano guide offers specific options.
The park is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 17,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The routes have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from 2,340 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including guides for hiking, jogging, cycling, and mountain biking. Specific guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, city hikes, and routes from bus stations. There are also guides for road cycling and traffic-free bike rides.
The official website for information regarding the park is portoselvaggio.net. Additional contact information is available through the Avanguardie Infopoint. The park was established in 2006 and spans approximately 1,000 to 1,122 hectares.
The primary contact phone number for the park is +39 0833 838225. Additional numbers include +39 0833 838111 and the Infopoint AVANGUARDIE at +39 349.3788738 or +39 346.0974529. For email inquiries, info@portoselvaggio.net is available.

