Nature tour of the Ugento Coast Natural Park, moving from the coast to the hinterland, to observe a series of different habitats and environments like the rocky sandy coastlines, the wetlands beyond the dunes, the swamps and the Mediterranean maquis and many different animal species such as: seagull and cormorant colonies, swamp turtles and frogs. The tour continues with a visit to the city of Ugento and its Archaeological Park and Museum, its Colosso Collection and Diocesan Museum. The last stop is in Casarano, where, inside a building once used as military barracks, is now the Miner’s Museum, which chronicles the history of mining and with it, part of Salento’s history. Finally, at the Astronomic Observatory, you will look at the sky and learn about the sophisticated instruments involved.
Type
Walking
Type of itinerary
History, arts, nature and science tour
Target of reference
Primary Schools Secondary Schools
Best time to organise your trip
March - April - May - June - September - October
Duration
One day
Accessibility
Partially accessible
The Ugento Coast Natural Park is in the process of setting up trails, panels in Braille and audio guides for differently abled visitors. The Archaeological Park and Museum, the Colosso Collection and the Diocesan Museum in Ugento are accessible.
Useful informations
We recomend wearing comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, a cap to protect from harmful sun rays and a pocket rain jacket. Bring bottled water. We recommend bringing a camera.
Not to be missed:
Parco Naturale Litorale di Ugento Museo Civico Archeologico "Zecca" Parco Archeologico di Ugento Collezione Colosso Museo del Minatore Osservatorio Astronomico di Casarano
Sources: Progetto Interregionale di Sviluppo Turistico - Valorizzazione del turismo Scolastico e Giovanile - Iris Soc. Coop. Updated on: 22/10/2010
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
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