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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Comune di Otranto

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Comune di Otranto

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4.3

(6)

35

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Comune di Otranto

01:07

4.00km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

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

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Start point

Hotel

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1

1.14 km

Piccolo Pino

Highlight • Natural

2

1.18 km

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)

Highlight • Lake

The lake offers a truly suggestive panorama: the green of the water rich in bauxite and minerals contrasts with the intense red of the surrounding land.

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3

1.20 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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4

2.32 km

Grotta Palombara

Highlight • Cave

5

2.34 km

Open Bar and Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

6

2.44 km

Orte Bay

Highlight • Beach

You can glimpse Punta Palascìa on the coast at the end

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7

2.64 km

Baia delle Orte

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Quiet location even in August. The small beach of the same name, in the north of the spacious bay, can be reached by climbing. Interesting snorkeling spot in summer.

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4.00 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.26 km

1.34 km

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

369 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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