Orte Bay

General Data

Latitude:

40° 7′ 43″ N

Longitude:

18° 30′ 39″ E

Phone:

0836801073 (Coast Guard of Otranto)

Phone 2:

836802119

Website:

Features

Backdrops:

Sand

Redoubt:

I and IV quadrant

Anchorages Vicine:

Port of Otranto

Traverses:

II and III quadrant

Quayside Services

Description

One of the most beautiful bays in Salento, Le Orte is located two miles south of the port of Otranto and is a must-see for lovers of the sea.

The bay is wide, bordered to the north by Punta Facì and to the south by Capo d’Otranto, the easternmost tip of the Italian peninsula. Two structures clearly visible even from a distance characterize the inlet: the Palascia Lighthouse, built on Capo d’Otranto, and the Torre del Serpe, one of the many ancient watchtowers that rise along the Apulian coast. Orte Bay is a natural port, a shallow inlet exposed to winds from the second and third quadrants, while offering good shelter from northerly winds. The seabed is shallow over a large stretch of water, then gradually deepens to over 20 meters near a cliff that is very popular with divers. The seabed is predominantly sandy; there are numerous rocks near the coast.

On the shore, the bay features a very long beach—or rather, a series of beaches that are sometimes sandy and sometimes rocky. The beaches have no facilities, except for a diving center that also has a small snack bar. Behind the beach, a large pine forest offers shade and a spectacular view of the contrast between the colors of the sea and the characteristic red of the land in this area. In the summer, the bay is very popular, especially in the central area, while the beaches and coves toward the Palascia Lighthouse remain quieter.

A stop at Baia dell’Orte offers a variety of activities both on land and at sea. The rich marine life and the presence of numerous underwater caves make diving and snorkeling particularly appealing. On land, a short walk takes you to the lake that formed over the years in the site of a bauxite quarry abandoned in the 1970s. The bauxite gives the lake’s water an intense green color, creating a beautiful contrast with the red of the earth and the surrounding cliffs. Not far from the lake stands an ancient fortified farmhouse, built atop a cave accessible from land.

Orte Bay is not far from Otranto by land—about four kilometers—and you can take one of the shuttle buses that connect the beach to the town. In Otranto, you can find all the amenities you need for boating and tourism: supermarkets, shops, restaurants, rental services, etc.

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