Punta Palascia in Puglia, Salento
Puglia · Salento · Adriatic coast · Otranto

Punta Palascia

Punta Palascia is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Otranto, characterised by lighthouse and eastern cape of Otranto.

Coast, landscape and places to discover

Punta Palascia lies on the Adriatic coast in the area of Otranto. Nearby coastal places include Porto Badisco and Baia delle Orte.

The page brings together the main public, natural and historic places documented for this locality, including Punta Palascia.

Municipality Otranto · Province of Lecce
Coast Adriatic coast
Landscape Lighthouse and eastern cape of Otranto

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A concise guide to the coastline, the main places and the historical or environmental context of this locality.

Coast and landscape

The coastline around Punta Palascia is characterised by lighthouse and eastern cape of Otranto. This setting shapes both access to the sea and the identity of the resort.

Places to know

Among the places documented on this page are Punta Palascia. Proper names are kept in their original local form.

Context and protection

Punta Palascia, also known as Capo d’Otranto, is the easternmost point of mainland Italy and is marked by its lighthouse and exposed rocky coastline.

Where Punta Palascia is

On the Adriatic coast in the area of Otranto. Nearby coastal places include Porto Badisco and Baia delle Orte.

Punta Palascia Otranto · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 40.1071, 18.5203

Beaches and places in Punta Palascia

The page lists 1 public, natural or historic places documented for this locality.

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Frequently asked questions about Punta Palascia

Essential answers about the location, coast, principal places and current context.

Where is Punta Palascia?
Punta Palascia, or Capo d'Otranto, is in the municipality of Otranto between Porto Badisco and Baia delle Orte.
Why is Punta Palascia famous?
It is known as the symbolic easternmost point of Italy and for its lighthouse.
When was the Palascia Lighthouse built?
The Municipality of Otranto gives 1867 as the year the lighthouse was built.
Has the lighthouse been restored?
Yes. The municipality records restoration work carried out between 2004 and 2008.
What is the Punta Palascia coastline like?
It is rocky and open to the Adriatic, with Mediterranean scrub and wide sea views.
How many local pages did the old page link?
The historical Punta Palascia page links one internal page, dedicated to Punta Palascia itself.

Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the coast towards Porto Badisco and Baia delle Orte.