Grotta della Torre Uluzzo
Maybe it"s because I grew up along this stretch of coastline and I often pass through these enchanting places, but Porto Selvaggio always evokes extraordinary sensations for me, and the astonishment mixed with wonder each time I return there is exactly the same as the first time. We are on the western coast of Salento, and crossing impervious paths that lose themselves in the rugged and capricious cliffs that fall sheer to the sea, we arrive at the Grotta della Torre Uluzzo. First of all, let"s explain what Porto Selvaggio means to those who don"t know it: this place"s name expresses all its specificity, a wild and impassable place with rocky inlets and characteristic caves, all surrounded by the contagious blue of these cool waters. I used to come here as a kid on my bike and scooter to dive from dizzying heights, and the adrenalin rushing through our arteries was at its highest levels, so that years later I still remember those strong emotions. The Regional Park of Porto Servaggio is a nature reserve located in Santa Caterina, a town that falls under the municipality of Nardò, in the province of Lecce; this place is home to the Grotta della Torre Uluzzo (Uluzzo Tower Cave), which is located adjacent to the tower of the same name and can be visited by crossing a few paths that lose themselves in the green Mediterranean scrub. The best way to admire the Grotta della Torre Uluzzo is still to walk along this stretch of cliff and also admire the beautiful view from the side of the tower of the same name, representing a spectacle that has no equal. Even if the place as soon as you arrive conveys that air of an impervious area, some small, well-tested paths allow safe access to the sea, and at that point, to fully enjoy the beauty of this sea, I strongly recommend that you equip yourself with a mask and flippers because the rich, luminous seabed deserves all our attention. For the rest, have a good holiday at Porto Selvaggio.
Tonio Viva
