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The Top 17 Lakes in Lecce

Looking to visit the best lakes in Lecce? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lecce’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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Bauxite Lake of Otranto

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    The Otranto bauxite quarry is located in the Salento hinterland, between Otranto and the area around the famous Punta Palascia lighthouse.
    The magical and evocative "Red Lake" is often the …

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    Tip by Alfred H.

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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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    Tip by ellierob

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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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    Tip by guido gazzaniga

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    Not far from Otranto, in the former bauxite quarry, you can admire the suggestive lake on a palette of colors ranging from red to emerald green.

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    Tip by Gianluca Orlando

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    The pristine landscape captures the gaze and soothes the soul of visitors who find here an environment where peace and nature reign supreme.

    Without a doubt one of the most …

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    Tip by Luigi

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    From the dialectal name "Spunderati", belonging to the network of the Marina di Ugento basins, the latter connected by canals around the coastal strip between the marinas of Lido Marini, …

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    Tip by Roberto Nuzzo

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Last updated:
September 7, 2025

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