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Bauxite Lake, Otranto
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Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase
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Cris
November 19, 2020
Cycling
The discovery of the deposit and its exploitation date back to 1940. Following its abandonment 30 years later, the numerous water infiltrations due to the underground aquifers have allowed the formation of a small lake with a very particular color.
All this creates a suggestive environment immersed in the typical Mediterranean scrub with shades ranging from emerald green to intense red. Today the area, completely re-naturalized, hosts luxuriant pine forests and paths and is used for agricultural-pastoral activities as well as a destination for walking and outdoor activities.
All this creates a suggestive environment immersed in the typical Mediterranean scrub with shades ranging from emerald green to intense red. Today the area, completely re-naturalized, hosts luxuriant pine forests and paths and is used for agricultural-pastoral activities as well as a destination for walking and outdoor activities.
Roberto Nuzzo
November 19, 2020
Cycling
Formed due to the infiltration of water from one of the many aquifers present in the area.
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Elevation 110 m
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