A tour of the Torre Guaceto reserve and its amazing natural environments: the Mediterranean maquis, wetlands, coastline, and its varied plants and wildlife species. You will have a chance to see the sand dunes, shaped by the wind over a foundation of roots that hold the sand in place. You will see the fascinating wetlands, fed by underground springs and dotted by cane thickets and ponds, where you will have an opportunity to observe local and migrating bird species. The visitors’ centre is the ideal place to learn more about the various habitats. The nature tour continues in the “Coastal Dunes from Torre Canne to Torre S. Leonardo” Natural Park, also characterized by different environments, some of which are currently endangered: the beach, the dunes covered in Mediterranean maquis, the wetlands, and the Morelli river area, which is on the migrating routes of several water birds and where fish are farmed.
Type
Walking - Bicycle
Type of itinerary
Nature tour
Target of reference
Primary Schools Secondary Schools
Best time to organise your trip
March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October
Duration
One day
Accessibility
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 "Coastal Dunes at Torre San Leonardo" Natural Park has trails and bicycles available for differently abled visitors. The tour of Ostuni’s old quarter is difficult for wheelchair bound visitors.
Useful informations
We reccomend wearing comfortable clothing, trekking shoes, a cap to protect from harmful sun rays. 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: 11/05/2011
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
Regione Puglia
Regione Puglia