The Palude del Conte and Coastal Dune Regional Nature Reserve was established by regional law in 2006. It protects wetlands, dunes, Mediterranean scrub and karst features around Torre Castiglione and Punta Prosciutto; it is a natural system rather than a single beach.
Practical information checked for access, setting, safety and services. This guide uses the regional establishing law and reserve plan; seasonal access and restrictions must still be checked locally.
Use permitted roads and paths within the reserve. Do not cross dunes, wetlands or fenced areas away from authorised routes.
If an access point is closed or altered, do not improvise shortcuts: use authorised routes only.
This is not a beach: its main value is scenic, historic or natural. Use separate public bathing access for swimming.
Before moving away from shore, identify a safe exit point and do not enter if waves or current exceed your ability.
Suitable as a scenic or cultural family stop, but it is not an equipped beach.
Before planning the day, consider access, distance from services, crowding and how easy it will be to get back.
The reserve is not an informal parking area: use authorised spaces only and keep off dunes, protected tracks and service accesses.
Do not leave valuables visible in the car and do not occupy verges, access points or unauthorised spaces.
No certified step-free route to the exact point was found; check the chosen access before travelling.
If you have specific mobility needs, check before leaving whether the route is genuinely usable that day.
Respect paths, dunes, vegetation and wildlife; no camping or vehicle parking outside authorised areas.
If signs or barriers on site are more restrictive than this guide, the instructions on site always take precedence.
This guide uses the regional establishing law and reserve plan; seasonal access and restrictions must still be checked locally.
Check the date of the notice: a temporary measure should not be interpreted as a permanent rule.
Best for nature, hiking, photography and protected coastline.
Before deciding, pay particular attention to the access and safety cards, as they can completely change the experience.
Less suitable for small children, non-swimmers, rough sea or anyone expecting a fully serviced and effortless beach day.
If one of these limitations is decisive for you, compare a nearby location before setting off.
Grippy footwear, water, hat and sun protection.
Keep your phone and documents in a waterproof case and try to travel light.
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A small free cove beside the ruins of the 16th-century tower, where sand, small pebbles and low rock meet the protected landscape of Palude del Conte and its coastal dunes.
Torre Castiglione is now an almost vanished coastal ruin near Porto Cesareo. Built in 1568, its collapse is linked to the area’s strong karst activity, also visible in the nearby “spunnulate” sinkholes. This is mainly a historic and scenic stop: do not climb the remains or approach unstable holes and edges.
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Navigation follows the parent resort and adjacent coastal places.
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