Located on the northern Adriatic coast of Salento, not far from Carovigno and San Vito dei Normanni, the Protected Marine Area of Torre Guaceto stretches for 8 km (5 mi) between Punta Penna Grossa and the cliffs of Apani.
The reserve's landscape is characterized by coastal dunes, with some tracts of gray dunes reaching a height of 15 meters (50 feet).
South of Torre Guaceto's coastal watchtower, the shore is linear, consisting mainly of clay cliffs. But near the tower towards the northern side, the coast unravels into a series of crags with jagged edges, creating a fretwork of small inlets. However, continuing towards Punta Penna Grossa, the shore becomes a sandy beach with shallow waters.
Patches of rocky seafloor are ideal for sea-watching and snorkeling, while areas of soft, sandy seabed are covered with Posidonia oceanica (Neptune Grass) and Coral biocoenosis (biotic communities known as Apulian pre-corals). Torre Guaceto's beach is also accessible to disabled people thanks to a ramp running down to the water.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Porto Pace: Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret
Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret in Brindisi for three days of theater
Progetto Premio Cantiere Risonanze
Artist residency with final presentation at TEX of ExFadda.
Brindisi: From the Roman Appia to the Mediterranean
Conference on the Via Appia-Traiana and Brindisi's role in the ancient Mediterranean.
Touch di Road Halloween Edition
Touch di Road returns to Grelè for Halloween night with the best DJs.
More places nearby
Sea and cavesTelematic Mooring Field of Torre GuacetoAn innovative telematic mooring system allowing access to the enchanting Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Carovigno 1.1 km away
Sea and cavesTorre GuacetoA natural paradise, made of sandy coves, clear water and expanses of
Posidonia Oceanica, Torre Guaceto welcomes visitors in the shade of an
Aragonese watchtower, for a relaxing and sport holiday. Carovigno 1.4 km away
Sea and cavesPunta Penna GrossaThe long sandy beach of Punta Penna Grossa stretches in the North part of
the Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto, amid dunes, junipers and freshwater
marsh. Carovigno 2.4 km away
Nature and gardensState Nature Reserve of Torre GuacetoThe Reserve of Torre Guaceto, amid hundred-years old olive trees, dunes and
marshes, await for visitors for educational activities and hikes or bike
tours through the paths surrounded by green. Carovigno 2.9 km away- Castles, towers and palacesTorre MorgicchioTorre Morgicchio, located inside the marina of Carovigno, stands between Torre Santa sabina and villaggio Specchiolla. Carovigno 6 km away
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre De li FrascinariTorre De li Frascinari, probably of late-gothic origin, is located between Torre Santa Sabina and Villaggio Specchiolla in Carovgino. Carovigno 6.5 km away