Just a few kilometres from Brindisi is the Torre Guaceto Natural Reserve, a beautiful stretch of coastline where you can observe plants and wildlife: the Posidonia Oceanica prairies, the centuries old trees and rare orchid species. A pleasant stroll through this small slice of paradise is a great way to learn about the Park and how to be environmentally respectful. The afternoon involves a visit to the city of Brindisi: from the port, you will have a beautiful view of the city and its Monumento al Marinaio d'Italia (a naval war memorial). You will then cross the port on a motorboat and visit the historic city centre, with its Roman columns and its Cathedral dedicated to the Visitation and to Saint John the Baptist, where crusaders used to stop for prayer before leaving for the Holy Land. Last stop: the Province’s Archaeological Museum, which hosts, among other things, a section devoted to sub-aquatic archaeology, with relics found at Punta del Serrone, two miles off the port of Brindisi.
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 Torre Guaceto Reserve is accessible to differently abled visitors except for its innermost areas. Audio-guides are available for a specific tour of the Reserve designed for the blind. The beach, solarium and walkways at Punta Penna Grossa are accessible in summer. The Ribezzo Museum is accessible to differently abled visitors.
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: 06/06/2011
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
Regione Puglia
Regione Puglia