Torre Guaceto, Aragonese watchtower in Carovigno, Italy
The Marine Reserve of Torre Guaceto extends over 3,300 hectares between land and sea, featuring Mediterranean vegetation and wetlands along the Adriatic coast.
The tower belongs to a network of coastal fortifications constructed during the 16th century by Emperor Charles V to protect the Puglia region from maritime invasions.
The reserve maintains educational programs about marine life conservation, including research activities on loggerhead turtles and local bird species monitoring.
Visitors can access guided tours throughout the year, with a 3-hour walking route covering 3.5 kilometers through different natural environments of the reserve.
The protected marine area contains an 8-kilometer coastline with clay cliffs in the south and rocky formations creating small inlets in the north.
Location: Carovigno
Part of: Coastal towers in Salento
GPS coordinates: 40.71532,17.79964
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:43
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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