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Otranto bauxite quarry

Otranto, Italy

Oddities

An abandoned bauxite quarry south of Otranto where red earth frames a green lake that fills the old pit. It is a short walk from the coast road towards Porto Badisco; do not swim in the lake.

Nearest town
Otranto, Italy
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
40.1280, 18.4995

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Baia dei MiceneiCampsite
    2 km from Otranto bauxite quarry · 10 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agriturismo FontanelleCampsite
    8 km from Otranto bauxite quarry
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Camping Porto MiggianoCampsite
    11 km from Otranto bauxite quarry
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  • Oasi del CamperistaMotorhome stopover
    15 km from Otranto bauxite quarry
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  • Parco camper La TorreMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Otranto bauxite quarry
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  • Area Camper Gran PashàMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Otranto bauxite quarry
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Otranto bauxite quarry?

Otranto bauxite quarry is in Otranto, Italy, at GPS 40.1280, 18.4995. It is about 37 km from Lecce.

Can you camp near Otranto bauxite quarry?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Torre Pinta, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Otranto bauxite quarry?

Otranto bauxite quarry is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Salento: sea pools and cliffs between two seas.

What is there to see near Otranto bauxite quarry?

Places worth a stop nearby: Torre dell'Orso (17 km), Grotta della Poesia (19 km), Ciolo bridge (33 km) and Basilica di Santa Croce (37 km).

When is the best time to visit Otranto bauxite quarry?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)