Porto Badisco Bay – Costa delle Èrgate Trail loop from Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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Porto Badisco Bay – Costa delle Èrgate Trail loop from Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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Porto Badisco Bay – Costa delle Èrgate Trail loop from Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

02:32

8.94km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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304 m

Porto Badisco Bay

Highlight • Beach

Porto Badisco is a seaside resort in Salento, in the municipality of Otranto, and is famous for its bay of sand and rocks, with crystal clear sea and unspoiled nature. …

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593 m

Quarta Caffè

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There is also an all-round service with lunch, shopping or simply a delicious cappuccino in the off-season!

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1.22 km

Ancient coastal ruins in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Highlight • Historical Site

2.15 km

Costa delle Èrgate Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the most beautiful Trekking paths of Salento that connects along the cliff, Porto Badisco to Canale Malepasso. During the journey it will be possible to see numerous Pajare …

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3.14 km

Cliffs and stone hut in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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Around Otranto, there are several traditional dry-stone huts, also called pajara. These served shepherds and farmers as shelter, storage for tools, or protection from the sun and rain.

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3.17 km

It is one of the most beautiful places where you can see the ancient fishing technique with the ergate. These pajare overlooking the sea were used by fishermen to store their nets and all their equipment.

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3.42 km

Sea Access Walkway and Viewing Platform — Costa Otranto Regional Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.18 km

Malepasso and Argate Trail

Highlight • Trail

Tour Ok

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8.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

1.80 km

885 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

2.02 km

1.35 km

531 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

23°C

14°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 29, 2025,Porto Badisco-Bucht-Weg Costa delle Èrgate-Porto Badisco (IT) Wanderung (Einfache) 29.08.2025

Hello my lovelies

I'm currently on vacation here in Apulia near the beautiful Porto Badisco, and of course, a hike is a must!

This hike starts right from the edge of town (parking was free).

Now we set off along the rugged coast of the Adriatic Sea.

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