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Torre Sant'Emiliano

Puglia  >  Italy

Beautiful coastal area with excellent Mediterranean scrub during the migration period.

Added* by Piero 85
Most recent update 11 March 2022

Description

Torre Sant'Emiliano is a coastal tower located on the coast of Otranto, halfway between Punta Palascìa and Porto Badisco. The tower is surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and is excellent for birding, especially during bird migration. The area is easy to reach and there are various good viewpoints.

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Italiano: Bellissima area costiera con macchia meditterranea pttima nel periodo delle migrazioni. Facile da raggiungere, possibilità di raggiungere vari appostamenti, ottima visibilità.

Details

Access

From Otranto continue south along the coast road and then park in sight of the Sant'Emiliano tower.

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Italiano: Da Otranto di prosegue nella litoranea verso sud per poi parcheggiare in vista della torre di Sant'Emiliano.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Sea

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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