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Situated at the top of a hill to the north west of Taranto and Massafra is the town of Mottola, often referred to as the 'Ionian Spy' due to its geographical position. At 1270ft above sea level it is visible for miles around. Ancient remains were discovered in the area at the turn of the 20th Century, indicating significant Bronze Age settlement on the site of the current town. The altitude of the old town's narrow winding streets means that spectacular views of the Gulf of Taranto appear through gaps in the buildings. The centre of the old town is home to several churches, including the 12th Century Chiesa Matrice, as well as partial remains of 600 BC Greek walls.

After the Pianelle wood, Mount Sant'Elia is an excellent half for those who want to take a tour outside the neighborhood. Access to the forest from the north is very simple but the path to the south that connects with Massafrà is steep and technical (more MTB than cycling). In the structure of the Oasis there is a fountain

The WWF Monte Sant'Elia Oasis is a beautiful hilly area of the eastern Murge overlooking the ravine and the Gulf of Taranto, a typical Mediterranean steppe environment. The Oasis is located within a Site of Community Importance (SIC IT9130007) in the Municipality of Massafra ((Ta). It is also a Protection Zone (SPA IT9130007). The area, of 93 hectares, WWF protects the typical Apulian landscape where the typical Apulian structures: the trulli can be observed together with the wonders of nature.

Mount Sant'Elia is located in the province of Taranto, in the municipality of Massafra, and is within a WWF protected oasis. It is mostly of hilly relief, nestled in the southern slope of the eastern Murge from which it dominates the Gulf of Taranto and the view reaches as far as the Pollino massif.

A penoramic view as beautiful as it is exciting ... Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

Simple to reach, uphill route with a minimum of training, a road with gravel and hairpin bends that is easy to navigate