Cava  di  Bauxite​

The Cava di Bauxite is one of the most unusual sights in Puglia, part of the Salento region in the Province of Lecce.

Situated just a short distance from the seaside town of Otranto, the site comprises a lake of deep turquoise hues and is surrounded by the type of landscape you might expect to find on Mars. The orange and red colours caused by the rich minerals at the site.
​​Category: Natural Sights of Puglia

Administrative area: ​​Lecce Province

Comune: ​​​Otranto

Close by: ​​​Porto Badisco, Frassanito Beach, Santa Cesarea Terme

Recommended accommodation: Hotel Palazzo Papaleo (3 km)

By car: Brindisi Salento Airport - 1 hour 9 minutes (98 km)​
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