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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Apulia

Apulia’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Apulia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Bauxite Lake of Otranto

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At sunset this place is colored with a unique light.

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Laghetto d'Umbra

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The Umbra lake or Falascone is a small lake with stagnant waters surrounded by splendid trees. The waters of the lake are populated by many animals including turtles and fish. …

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Arch of San Felice

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Very dangerous when cycling as there are no cycle paths and the car and bus drivers speed, overtaking each other dangerously, especially before bends.

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Le Due Sorelle

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Legend has it that two sisters, two local farmers, one day approached the sea to cool off. Having reached the bay of Torre dell'Orso, one of the two enters the …

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Bosco Selva Nature Reserve

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The Bosco Selva is considered the "green lung" of Alberobello and is only 800 meters from the town, along the Trulli del Bosco. Its extension, equal to an area of …

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Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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The oasis is protected by the WWF and covers over 350 hectares of marshes and wetlands. The type of habitat makes it an ideal place for many species of migratory …

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Pizzomunno Rock on Vieste Beach

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Pizzomunno is an immense monolith, 25 meters high of limestone. The legend of Pizzomunno goes like this: Pizzomunno is a young man who lived in Vieste when it was still …

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Ciolo Bridge and Cove

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The name Ciolo derives from the Salento word "Giolo" or thieving magpie, this is because the area is rich in nests of this species. The beautiful cove is cut by …

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Porto Badisco Bay

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Porto Badisco is a quiet coastal town best known for its fantastic bay with crystal clear waters. According to some, it was here that Aeneas landed after his escape from …

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Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

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Here the Alimini Lakes reach the sea. The lake closest to the coast, called Alimini Grande, is of lagoon origin and is made up of brackish water. The smallest, on …

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Bauxite Lake of Otranto

Laghetto d'Umbra

Arch of San Felice

Le Due Sorelle

Bosco Selva Nature Reserve

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

Pizzomunno Rock on Vieste Beach

Ciolo Bridge and Cove

Porto Badisco Bay

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

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