Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Punta Palascia Lighthouse loop from Otranto

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Punta Palascia Lighthouse loop from Otranto

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Punta Palascia Lighthouse loop from Otranto

03:48

13.8km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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

Waypoints

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2.55 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

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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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2.57 km

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)

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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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3.24 km

Bauxite Lake

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A magical place, created by nature and man. This is a disused open-cast mine where aluminium ore was extracted until 1976. Groundwater has formed an emerald-green lake, which creates a …

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4.93 km

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

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definitely recommended for this view.

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5.67 km

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

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Punta Palascìa is the easternmost point of Italy.

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7.78 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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13.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

3.52 km

3.01 km

185 m

Surfaces

9.94 km

1.99 km

1.02 km

554 m

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

18°C

11°C

49 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 13, 2024,Bauxite > Palascia 🌳

Ring route. Slow and intermediate going. Trekking shoes. Enjoy final bath

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May 18, 2026,Zum Leuchtturm am Kap Otranto

For the 30th tour on the 27th day of our long journey, I had planned to walk further along the cliff coast than yesterday. However, I started on the upper part of the cliff coast and went as far as the lighthouse. Afterwards, I went around the lighthouse to walk back along the cliff at the bottom. The path was …

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January 2, 2022,Punta Palascìa – Lago di Bauxite Itinerario ad anello da Otranto

It is best to follow the route clockwise however, if you go in the morning you will enjoy it more counterclockwise so you don't always have the sun against.

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