Day Itinerary
12 Activities
Day 2
60 mi2 mi
Welcome to "Bottom" To Italy!
Also on this second day we will explore the Ionian coast, enjoying both a stop for a dip in what are called the "Maldives of Salento" and a walk through the Porto Selvaggio woods before reaching Leuca.
Don't worry today, too, there will be no shortage of Salento's gastronomic delights.
Don't worry today, too, there will be no shortage of Salento's gastronomic delights.
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12.8 mi
25 min
09:305 min
Parking in the streets of Porto Selvaggio is a bit of a drama, the upside is that it is very small and everything is within easy walking distance. Leave the car here and start our walk.
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0.4 mi
10 min
09:452 hrs 30 min
The first stop is undoubtedly the Santa Caterina pine forest, from which there are breathtaking views by day and night.
Follow the main road, you will find it blocked off at some point for cars although it will continue with asphalt. At one point you will find steps with a path on the right, follow it and start climbing. There are, however, several paths that all lead to the top of the rock, climb to the top and then go in the direction of the sea where the tower is and voila, there you are!
Once at the top you will find signs for several walks in the forest that characterises the flora of Porto Selvaggio. There are quite a few climbs and descents compared to the low, sandy coastline we were getting used to, but nothing too tough. You can go down to the caves or into the heart of the forest, the choice is yours!
Follow the main road, you will find it blocked off at some point for cars although it will continue with asphalt. At one point you will find steps with a path on the right, follow it and start climbing. There are, however, several paths that all lead to the top of the rock, climb to the top and then go in the direction of the sea where the tower is and voila, there you are!
Once at the top you will find signs for several walks in the forest that characterises the flora of Porto Selvaggio. There are quite a few climbs and descents compared to the low, sandy coastline we were getting used to, but nothing too tough. You can go down to the caves or into the heart of the forest, the choice is yours!
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