Dolmens and menhirs are very few along the Ionian coast, but the area of Racale boasts two really important settlements.
The Dolmen Ospina is located along the namesake street, in the periphery of the town, a few metres away from the fortified tower of the 16th century. The megalithic has partly collapsed: the upper slab indeed has collapsed inside, while one of the pillars is a monolith and the other three consist of piled up stones.
On the hill between Racale and the sea, one can admire the Specchia Li Specchi, a typical construction with the shape of an inverted cone, made of a mound of stones, probably dating back to the Neolithic period. Even if the specchia is partly ruined, it is possible to see its circular shape and the ruins of an external staircase, which led to the top of it, from which one could roam the gaze from Gallipoli to Ugento and, towards the hinterland, admire the entire surrounding plain.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Beyond The Wall
Crafts and contemporary art dialogue in the spaces of Parabita.
Il Parco d'Autunno – Pumpkin Festival
Four autumn weekends with a pumpkin theme at Raffo Parco Gondar, with family activities and a food area.
Volare - Photography and Visual Culture
Guided photography exhibition project by experts, part of the cultural journey of the San Simone Fair.
Fiera di San Simone
Autumn market in Sannicola: tradition, colors, live music, and artisanal products.
Paglialunga e Voci D'Arneo in Concert
Pizzica concert with Paglialunga e Voci D'Arneo in Sannicola
More places nearby
- Castles, towers and palacesMarchesale De Franchis PalaceBuilt in the 1600s by the feudal lords of the time, the De Franchis marquis palace has recently come back to life thanks to a thorough restoration. Taviano 3.4 km away
Sea and cavesCapilungoCapilungo boasts its long and low cliff which overlooks a blue and
crystal-clear sea, with its small coves. Alliste 3.7 km away
Sea and cavesMarina di MancaversaMarina di Mancaversa, with its low and rocky cliffs and sandy coves, offers
wonderful sea beds with clear water. Taviano 4.1 km away
Nature and gardensRegional Nature Park Litorale di Punta Pizzo e Isola di Sant'AndreaThe Island of Sant’Andrea, inside the Park of Punta Pizzo, has the only
colony of nesting Audouin’s gull along the Adriatic and Ionian coast in
Italy. Gallipoli 5.6 km away
Sea and cavesPosto RossoPosto Rosso, enhanced by water springs and by the red cliffs, boasts a low
and rocky coast, along which small bays appear. Alliste 6.3 km away
Sea and cavesPunta della SuinaPunta della Suina, surrounded by the lush Mediterranean scrub and by a pine
forest, boasts two small sandy bays and a small island, which is almost
separated by the coast. Gallipoli 6.3 km away