Monte Sant'Elia, Protected summit in Massafra, Italy.
Monte Sant'Elia rises 450 meters above sea level, offering views extending from the Gulf of Taranto to the distant Pollino mountain range.
The mountain features a 17th-century complex of 17 trulli structures and traditional animal enclosures called jazzi, constructed using dry stone techniques.
The summit forms part of a WWF protected oasis where local organizations conduct educational programs about Mediterranean flora and fauna throughout the year.
Multiple hiking trails cross through the Caracciolo forest that covers Monte Sant'Elia, connecting the towns of Mottola and Martina Franca.
The mountain hosts numerous species of spontaneous orchids and contains both evergreen oaks and introduced Aleppo pines within its Mediterranean ecosystem.
Location: Massafra
Elevation above the sea: 450 m
Address: SP Mottola - Martina Franca, Massafra (TA), Italia
GPS coordinates: 40.65239,17.11274
Latest update: March 20, 2025 15:19
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