Parco naturale regionale Litorale di Ugento

The Ugento Coastal Regional Park spans 1,626 hectares along the Ionian coast, featuring sandy beaches, dunes, wetlands, and Mediterranean vegetation.

The park area transformed from marshlands during the Middle Ages when coastal territories were abandoned due to pirate raids until the 1920s drainage projects.

The park's management promotes environmental education through workshops and training sessions focused on local wildlife protection and conservation methods.

Visitors access the park via SP88 road, with seasonal activities including guided tours, horseback riding, nature walks, and birdwatching opportunities.

The park contains gravinelle, distinctive karstic canyons that run parallel to the coastline, contributing to the geological diversity of the region.

Location: Ugento

Inception: 2007

Operator: Provincia di Lecce

Website: http://parcolitoralediugento.it

GPS coordinates: 39.86800,18.17760

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:45