The tour starts along Otranto’s northern coastline, a marvellous landscape of small beaches and coves dotted by stacks and caves. You will then hike through the Alimini lakes wetland, formed by the Grande and Fontanelle lakes and home to numerous migrating bird species. You will continue in Otranto’s historic city centre, with a visit to the beautiful Annunziata Cathedral, which hosts Europe’s largest mosaic floor, with a tree of life that takes up the whole nave. You will also visit the small church of Saint Peter, a clear expression of Salento’s byzantine art. The Castle, which was expanded after the Turkish invasion of 1480, looks out over the sea with its majestic round towers.
Type
Walking
Type of itinerary
History,arts and nature 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 cathedral is accessible (thanks to a mobile platform), while the crypt is not. Only the first floor of Otranto’s Castle is accessible to differently abled visitors. Saint Peter’s Church is not accessible.
Useful informations
We reccomend 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.
Sources: Progetto Interregionale di Sviluppo Turistico - Valorizzazione del turismo Scolastico e Giovanile - Iris Soc. Coop. Updated on: 31/05/2011
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