The Porto Grande beach is located in Baia delle Orte, a beautiful spot on the outskirts of Otranto, south of Punta Facì, and is a place of rare beauty that is not very well known and isolated compared to other Salento beaches that are usually overcrowded in high season. Of course, contrary to its name, there is no beach here; on the contrary, low cliffs characterise much of the surrounding area, drawing a landscape of rare beauty engulfed in unspoilt nature. The sea of the Porto Grande Beach is the real wonder, the undisputed protagonist of this stretch of coastline. The crystal-clear blue waters of the Adriatic offer interesting insights through the rich seabed that is ideal for snorkelling and discovering the beautiful play of light among the most evocative views of this wide reef. The Porto Grande beach can be reached by following an unpaved road for about fifteen minutes; it is possible to park your car in the designated area at a parking fee of 3 euro for the entire day, so that after a relaxing walk along characteristic paths surrounded by the green Mediterranean scrub, this contagious blue of a splendid sea opens up before your eyes. This place has maintained its charm over time (as has the whole of the Baia delle Orte area) thanks to the fact that it is little known and practicable. Here one immediately feels that sense of detachment from everyday life as we are used to experiencing it, the wild aspect of this area is what most attracts the solitary traveller when he or she decides to visit this remote place. So, to summarise, forget the Porto Grande beach if you are used to comfort and prefer the soft, golden sand, here you only need rock shoes, mask and flippers, and a cooler bag full of cold drinks to alleviate the summer heat... have a good summer in the Baia delle Orte.
Last update: 11/01/2023, Tonio Viva
