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Bauxite Lake, Otranto – Sentiero Orte Coastal Views loop from Otranto

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Bauxite Lake, Otranto – Sentiero Orte Coastal Views loop from Otranto

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4.5

(121)

584

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Bauxite Lake, Otranto – Sentiero Orte Coastal Views loop from Otranto

02:46

10.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Orte Trail

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a beautiful path along the sea

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5.07 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

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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 …

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6.08 km

Baia delle Orte

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Quiet location even in August. The small beach of the same name, in the north of the spacious bay, can be reached by climbing. Interesting snorkeling spot in summer.

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7.96 km

View of the Grotta Palombara

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Very nice place.

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8.64 km

Serpent Tower

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The name is linked to an ancient legend that tells of a snake that every night came up from the cliff to drink the oil that kept the lighthouse lantern …

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9.38 km

Sentiero Orte Coastal Views

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9.80 km

Monumental Anchor of Otranto

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mandatory point for those arriving in Otranto.

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9.92 km

Port of Otranto

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Departure of the walk along the pretty little port of Otranto, with a breathtaking view of the ramparts of this medieval city.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

3.47 km

776 m

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

1.76 km

776 m

486 m

182 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

22°C

9°C

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Bauxite Lake, Otranto – Sentiero Orte Coastal Views loop from Otranto

Orte Trail

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

Baia delle Orte

View of the Grotta Palombara

Serpent Tower

Sentiero Orte Coastal Views

Monumental Anchor of Otranto

Port of Otranto

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