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Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Serpent Tower loop from Otranto

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Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Serpent Tower loop from Otranto

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4.5

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Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Serpent Tower loop from Otranto

02:42

10.2km

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: June 24, 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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1.09 km

Serpent Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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3.52 km

Orte Trail

Highlight • Trail

a beautiful path along the sea

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4.62 km

Baia delle Orte

Highlight • Beach

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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6.22 km

View of the Grotta Palombara

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Very nice place.

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9.54 km

Monumental Anchor of Otranto

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful sight through the archway at sunrise over the sea!

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9.65 km

Port of Otranto

Highlight • Structure

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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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

3.60 km

776 m

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

2.13 km

776 m

486 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

35°C

23°C

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Comments

May 5, 2025,– Lungomare degli Eroi Runde von Otranto

Day 8 Cammino del Salento - Via del Mare - Zeroday Otranto.

Today we visited the nature reserve in Otranto again. Beautiful scenery. The red earth (bauxite) looks bright in the sun.

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December 21, 2023,Loop to Cava di Bauxite

I would definitely combine going to Lago/Cava di Bauxite with a hike to Porto Badisco, if you can get the bus back or have a long lunch at the bar before returning. We initially wanted a shorter route to just make a quick loop to the lake and back to the old town but so many of the paths are …

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Sentiero Orte Coastal Views – Serpent Tower loop from Otranto