Once a fortress of strategic importance for the defense of the coast, the Castle of Castro tells the glories of a glorious past. Built in the XVI century on a …

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Posted in Salento Fortifications collection komoot.it/collection/1396951/-salento-fortificazioni - The most ancient structure of the current Aragonese castle dates back, in all probability, to the XII-XIII century and was built on the remains of the Byzantine fortress. In the second half of the 13th century, Charles I of Anjou defines it as a fortress of strategic importance for the defense of the kingdom. The castle, numbered together with the fortresses of Ostuni, Taranto, Ugento and Torremaggiore, is considered of national importance and considered among the most functional, combining together natural defenses and military architecture [source: it.m.wikipedia.org / wiki / Castello_di_Castro]

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June 17, 2024

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Beautiful, perfectly preserved example of an Aragonese castle. Very close there are two viewpoints

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1. Castro Seawall – View of Castro Marina Harbor loop from Ruffano

50.5km

03:06

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Castro Seawall – View of Castro Marina Harbor loop from Ruffano

50.4km

03:05

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Angioino Castle of Gallipoli – Punta Pizzo Bay loop from Casarano

136km

08:20

860m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Castro, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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1. Castro Seawall – View of Castro Marina Harbor loop from Ruffano

2. Castro Seawall – View of Castro Marina Harbor loop from Ruffano

3. Angioino Castle of Gallipoli – Punta Pizzo Bay loop from Casarano

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