Parco naturale regionale Costa Otranto - S.Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

The park extends over 3,227 hectares, encompassing 57 kilometers of coastline with limestone cliffs, caves, Mediterranean forests, and diverse marine ecosystems.

The protected area, established by Regional Law in October 2006, includes archaeological sites with traces of human settlements dating back to Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.

The park integrates twelve municipalities of Salento, preserving local traditions through educational programs and sustainable tourism initiatives managed by the Province of Lecce.

Visitors can access multiple entry points throughout the year, with marked trails connecting coastal observation points and botanical areas between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca.

The park contains the Punta Palascìa lighthouse, marking Italy's easternmost point, and hosts rare plant species like Centaurea leucadea and Dianthus japigicus.

Location: Castrignano del Capo

Operator: Provincia di Lecce

GPS coordinates: 40.09303,18.49265

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:25