Steps to Torre dell'Alto – Cave of the Horse loop from Grotta del Cavallo

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Steps to Torre dell'Alto – Cave of the Horse loop from Grotta del Cavallo

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Steps to Torre dell'Alto – Cave of the Horse loop from Grotta del Cavallo

02:38

9.41km

180m

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Moderate hike. 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: September 16, 2026

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Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano

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2.41 km

Steps to Torre dell'Alto

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The steps connect Portoselvaggio Bay to the paths leading to Torre dell'Alto. Once at the top, keeping right, you reach the lookout point with the red bench dedicated to Renata Fonte.

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4.15 km

Torre dell'Alto (Saint Mary of the Heights)

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The Torre dell'Alto, or more precisely of Santa Maria dell'Alto, is a lookout tower built in 1569, it communicated to the north with Torre Uluzzo and to the south with Torre Santa Caterina. It was built by the Neretine architect Angelo Spalletta at the request of Philip II, son of Charles V, who wanted it to be built in order to fortify the coast. The tower, characterized by a height of 14 m, stands on a rocky spur about 50 m above sea level. This spike is called "Goat Jump". From the slopes of the tower you can see a truly breathtaking view.

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4.68 km

View of Torre di Santa Maria dell'Alto

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4.99 km

Trail between Santa Caterina and Porto Selvaggio

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Avenue leading to the sea

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5.33 km

Santa Caterina to Torre Uluzzo Trail

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5.55 km

Scoglio Nero

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Easy access to the sea

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7.76 km

Cave of the Horse

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The Grotta del Cavallo is famous for the archaeological finds of human and animal remains dating back to the Paleolithic. Some of the oldest Homo sapiens in Europe, who lived around 40,000 years ago, were discovered here. The entrance to the cave is not open to the public, but there is a splendid view of the entire coast.

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