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Punta Palascia Lighthouse – St. Emilian Tower loop from Otranto

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Punta Palascia Lighthouse – St. Emilian Tower loop from Otranto

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Punta Palascia Lighthouse – St. Emilian Tower loop from Otranto

05:05

18.6km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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

Waypoints

Start point

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1.48 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

Highlight • Lake

The discovery of the deposit and its exploitation date back to 1940. Following its abandonment 30 years later, the numerous water infiltrations due to the underground aquifers have allowed the …

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3.40 km

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

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definitely recommended for this view.

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4.30 km

Baia delle Orte

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Name that derives from "ortor", point where "the sun rises". Completely isolated and unpopulated coves that can be reached by crossing a path that climbs into a pine forest.

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5.13 km

Punta Palascìa lighthouse

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The road that leads from Otranto to the lighthouse is a provincial road, therefore suitable for all bikes, but it is possible to go down to the lighthouse only if …

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5.43 km

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Punta Palascìa is the easternmost point of Italy.

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8.17 km

Macchia Cave (Shepherd's Cave)

Highlight • Cave

splendid view of the island S. Emiliano

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9.77 km

St. Emilian Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

2.65 km

1.49 km

711 m

179 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

2.43 km

927 m

796 m

461 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 29 July

33°C

23°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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January 14, 2026,Otranto - Santa Cesarea TERZA TAPPA - VIA DEL MARE

Just over halfway from Otranto to Santa Cesarea Terme, finished due to unspeakable pain, still beautiful 🥾❤️

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Punta Palascia Lighthouse – St. Emilian Tower loop from Otranto

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

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

Baia delle Orte

Punta Palascìa lighthouse

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

Macchia Cave (Shepherd's Cave)

St. Emilian Tower

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