Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Uggiano la Chiesa

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Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Uggiano la Chiesa

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Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Uggiano la Chiesa

05:39

21.6km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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

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Parking

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2.67 km

Sant'Angelo Rock-Cut Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church must have been the place of worship of a medieval settlement located along the slopes of Monte Sant'Angelo.
Barred by barriers that would indicate work in progress (works …

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2.95 km

Abitazione ipogea

Cave Entrance

3.73 km

Cunicolo sull'Idro

Cave Entrance

5.52 km

Otranto Heroes' Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lungomare degli Eroi is a promenade on the sea of Otranto in the ancient village of the city, in an area forbidden to cars and pedestrianized. It offers a …

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5.87 km

View of the Otranto marina from Torre Matta

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The port of Otranto is really big and there are many sleek yachts moored in the harbor.

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6.91 km

Sentiero Orte Coastal Views

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Beautiful hiking trail. In good weather, you can see Albania. Coastal fortifications and watchtowers accompany you.

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7.61 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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10.2 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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10.9 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

Highlight • Lake

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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14.7 km

Cippano Farmhouse

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Masseria Cippano is a fortified farmhouse dating back to the second half of the 16th century, located near Otranto on a path parallel to the coast road that leads to …

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21.6 km

End point

Parking

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