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Recently recovered and made safe, it is one of the many sixteenth-century watchtowers along the entire Salento coast. It is certain, however, that this one in particular overlooks one of the most suggestive stretches of the Ionian coast. Wonderful.

bring water!

Coastal path partly for climbing

Suggestive seaside village of Nardò, awarded the Gold Medal of Civil Merit for having hosted a reception camp for Jewish refugees ( https://www.santamariaalbagno.info/25-aprile-nardo-medaglia-doro-al-merito- civili/ ), It has a beautiful little beach with golden sand protected from the sirocco wind

The feudal system created these Towers to fortify the south-western borders most exposed to attacks from the Turks and North African corsairs. In the early 2000s it was transformed and today it hosts ceremonies and banquets

Ruins of a coastal watchtower from 1575. An option for hiking in Porto Selvagio. Stony paths lead down from the tower, but if you want something more comfortable and relaxed, you can walk in through the entrance gate about 1 km to the east.

Villa Scrasceta is an elegant historic residence located near Nardò, an example of late Baroque architecture, with a palace and gardens decorated with tuff statues. It is linked to the agricultural and winemaking tradition of the area, and was built at the end of the eighteenth century by a wealthy aristocratic family. Today it is abandoned awaiting restoration, and is protected by the Superintendence.

Nardò is a municipality located south-west of the capital Lecce, and is a city rich in history and culture, with a historic center with numerous monuments mainly in Baroque style, the hallmark of recognition of this area. A walk in the squares allows you to stop and rest from pedaling.