Porto Badisco Bay – Punta Palascia Lighthouse loop from Faro di punta Palascìa

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Porto Badisco Bay – Punta Palascia Lighthouse loop from Faro di punta Palascìa

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Porto Badisco Bay – Punta Palascia Lighthouse loop from Faro di punta Palascìa

03:38

13.2km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.36 km for 728 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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2.38 km

Macchia Cave (Shepherd's Cave)

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splendid view of the island S. Emiliano

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4.10 km

Porto Badisco – Sant'Emiliano Tower Trail

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Beautiful path between Porto Badisco and the tower of Sant'Emiliano

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5.43 km

Single-Weapon Circular Position (PCM)

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Classic coastal defense post from World War II,
it is the Single Weapon Circular Station or for short PCM

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5.88 km

Porto Badisco Bay

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Porto Badisco is a seaside resort in Salento, in the municipality of Otranto, and is famous for its bay of sand and rocks, with crystal clear sea and unspoiled nature. …

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5.96 km

Quarta Caffè

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There is also an all-round service with lunch, shopping or simply a delicious cappuccino in the off-season!

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6.83 km

Cannon Emplacement

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Structure present in the passage between Porto Badisco - Sant'Emiliano tower

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11.9 km

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

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Punta Palascìa is the easternmost point of Italy.

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12.2 km

Punta Palascìa lighthouse

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The road that leads from Otranto to the lighthouse is a provincial road, therefore suitable for all bikes, but it is possible to go down to the lighthouse only if …

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13.2 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

2.60 km

717 m

275 m

239 m

124 m

Surfaces

9.00 km

2.25 km

915 m

758 m

188 m

124 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

May 20, 2025,Porto Badisco - Faro di Punto Palascia (östlichster Punkt Italiens)

A very beautiful hike in warm May. You can start the hike fortified at the café in Badisko. Higher shoes are recommended due to thistles, rocks, and snakes (!). The lighthouse is only visible when you're standing on the cliff, and if you're lucky, the espresso van will be right there.

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December 21, 2023,Out and Back - Porto Badisco to Capo d’Otranto

This trail was fantastic! I would recommend though hiking from Otranto to Porto Badisco, eating at Bar da Carlo, and then taking the bus back. This option is only available in the summer months when the busses are running regularly (or at all, as we found out being 2 days without a rental car and stranded by the train/bus schedule …

May 11, 2025,Apulien: Von Porto Badisco zum Capo D`Otranto

We kept our eyes on the sea as we walked through rocky meadows along the cliffy coast. The bathing bay of Porto Badisco is likely to be more popular in the summer than at this time of year.
On the way to Capo d'Otranto, we discovered the medieval watchtower Torre Sant'Emiliano, high above the cliffs. From here, you can enjoy …

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March 22, 2022,Apulien: Vom Capo d'Otranto zum Porto Badisco

Here I have placed a few photos of Otranto. The actual hike begins 6 kilometers south at Capo d'Otranto. It is the easternmost point of Italy. Partially pathless it goes over rocky terraces and over meadows interspersed with stones. Rewarding, but also a bit exhausting.