The Orte Tower is a coastal tower in the Salento region and is part of the complex defence and watchtower system erected during the 16th century to defend the Salento coastline from the constant incursions of Saracen pirates that raged the coastline in those years. Unlike the other towers in this area, which are spherical in shape and classified as the "Otranto series", the Orte Tower has a truncated pyramid shape with a curb delimiting its end; the tower communicated to the north with the Torre del Serpe and to the south with Torre Palascia, which has now practically disappeared. The Orte Tower stands on a high promontory about 100 metres from the sea and from here one can enjoy a wonderful panorama as well as breathe in clean air being completely immersed in the surrounding nature. In 1826, this coastal tower was incorporated into the Masseria dell"Orte where it served as a warehouse; today the ruin is on private property and is being restored. The Orte Tower dominates the whole of the picturesque bay from its high position and the historical testimony combined with the surrounding landscape produces a respectable view. So, if you decide to visit Otranto, don"t forget to visit the Orte Tower... have a good summer.
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Località Punta Palascia, SP87, 73028 Otranto LE
+39 327 3670393
Via S. Francesco di Paola, 10, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39.0836.801877
Litoranea Otranto – Porto Badisco, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+390836812999
Lungomare Terra d"otranto, 5, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 506987
Litoranea Otranto - Porto Badisco, S.P. 87 km 7, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 80 12 39
S.P. 277, Via Giurdignano, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 1946379
Via delle Torri, 24, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 320 457 5786
Via Martiri d"Otranto, 30, Cocumola (Minervino di Lecce) 73027 - (Le)
+39 0836 95 47 26
SP 277 Otranto - Giurdignano, Snc, 73020 Otranto (Le)
+39 345 661 6133
SP 87, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 339 109 2769
Strada Provinciale Otranto, 87 Via Masseria le Creste, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 804 381 - +39 368 760 4754
SP358 Otranto - Uggiano - Località Montelauro, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 806 203
SP358 Otranto - Uggiano la chiesa, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 804 653
Azienda Agrituristica Grotta dei Cervi, SP87, 73028 Porto Badisco (Le)
+39 340 318 24 06
Via Torre Mozza, sn, 73020 Uggiano la Chiesa (Le)
+39 328 123 1579
Località Santo Stefano, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 320 307 3527
Str. Vicinale Panareo, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 333 908 8540
Via Madonna della Scala, 23, 73020 Casamassella (Le)
+39 340 760 5426
Via Madonna della Scala 86, 73020 Casamassella (Le)
+39 389 844 0953
SP358, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 804 651
SP358, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 804 647
Via Uggiano, 27 Casamassella (Le)
+39 339 1669502
Via Vicinale Sant Emiliano, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 328 382 1459
Litoranea Otranto-Santa Cesarea Terme, Porto Badisco, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 812 999
Via Vicinale San Giovanni 73020 Giurdignano (Le)
+39 0836 813 508
Via Badisco, 90, 73020 Uggiano La Chiesa (Le)
+39 380 439 8628
Piazza Municipio, 22, 73020 Giurdignano (Le)
+39 328 252 4124
Via Palombaro, 13, 73020 Uggiano la chiesa (Le)
+39 0836 812 942
Via Memorie, 73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 0836 190 2453
73028 Otranto (Le)
+39 320 400 5765
Via Paolo Graziosi, 73028 Porto Badisco (Le)
+39 347 0512 752
The names of beaches, lidos, natural swimming pools, caves, coastal towers, nature parks and reserves, along with the names of accommodation facilities such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, agritourisms, holiday homes, resorts, hostels and campsites, are deliberately left in their original language to respect the culture, historical identity and authenticity of the area.
Last update, 09/12/2024