It is located 50 meters above sea level. Built in the 16th century during the reign of Charles V, it had defensive functions like all the other coastal towers.

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Little effort to reach it, once you reach the top of the rocky spur, what a thrill!

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Inserted in the collection komoot.com/it-it/collection/2431081/-pietre-del-salento - It is without a doubt among the most beautiful watchtowers in Salento. It's worth the effort to get there.

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