The ICCD cultural-heritage record describes Torre del Serpe as a coastal tower about 200 m from the sea and 35 m above it; tradition links it to an earlier lighthouse, while today it survives as a partly ruined structure.
The ICCD cultural-heritage record describes Torre del Serpe as a coastal tower about 200 m from the sea and 35 m above it; tradition links it to an earlier lighthouse, while today it survives as a partly ruined structure. For “Torre del Serpe – Punta Faci” the ordinance defines a sea exclusion up to 50 m because of landslide risk. A land-based scenic visit is the appropriate recommendation.
The ICCD cultural-heritage record describes Torre del Serpe as a coastal tower about 200 m from the sea and 35 m above it; tradition links it to an earlier lighthouse, while today it survives as a partly ruined structure.
40.14188, 18.50525
This is primarily a land-based scenic visit on natural paths, not a beach.
This is primarily a land-based scenic visit on natural paths, not a beach.
This page is about the monument; the sea below the cliff is not presented as a normal bathing area.
For “Torre del Serpe – Punta Faci” the ordinance defines a sea exclusion up to 50 m because of landslide risk. A land-based scenic visit is the appropriate recommendation.
Possible with older children, but natural ground and cliff edges require care.
Possible with older children, but natural ground and cliff edges require care.
No dedicated car park is guaranteed for the exact point; use legal areas only.
No dedicated car park is guaranteed for the exact point; use legal areas only.
No direct facilities are guaranteed at the exact point; bring water and sun protection.
No direct facilities are guaranteed at the exact point; bring water and sun protection.
Trails, rock and gradients prevent a universal-access claim.
Trails, rock and gradients prevent a universal-access claim.
For “Torre del Serpe – Punta Faci” the ordinance defines a sea exclusion up to 50 m because of landslide risk. A land-based scenic visit is the appropriate recommendation.
For “Torre del Serpe – Punta Faci” the ordinance defines a sea exclusion up to 50 m because of landslide risk. A land-based scenic visit is the appropriate recommendation.
Choose it for scenery, local history or a less conventional coastal stop; do not force sea access when the site is unsuitable for bathing.
First check access, signs and sea conditions.
Bring suitable walking shoes, water, a hat and sunscreen; use water shoes only where bathing is actually permitted.
Bring suitable walking shoes, water, a hat and sunscreen; use water shoes only where bathing is actually permitted.
Reference coordinates: 40.14188, 18.50525. For natural sites without official boundaries, the pin is approximate and does not certify sea access.
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