{"id":26856,"date":"2019-10-03T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=26856"},"modified":"2023-05-20T17:46:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T15:46:03","slug":"salento-green-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/salento-green-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"The less well-know Salento: 11 Green Experiences not to be missed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sand dunes, white villages, lakes, parks, and cliffs. 11 experiences in touch with unspoiled nature and undisputed beauties in Salento.<\/h2>\n

Tourism is a concrete example of a global industry that is growing day by day. Because of the increase in the services provided by the tourism sector, we are facing negative consequences on the fragile ecosystems and on the quality of the air. Salento<\/strong> is an unspoiled territory in South Italy<\/strong> and this is the reason why we are addressing to our readers that are aware of the importance of preserving and protecting the territory<\/strong> that they visit: we cannot forget that respecting is the best way to thank, despite the situation or the context in which we are.<\/p>\n

Because of the increase of the flow of tourists and the first phenomena of overtourism<\/em> in the Salentine sub-region, the local authorities are obliged to find a way to face this problem: thus they thought to use tourism as an ally for the conversation of the ecosystem, promoting sustainable tourism<\/strong> and raising awareness.<\/p>\n

Here you have 11 musts<\/strong> in Salento. An itinerary into 11 eco-friendly activities<\/strong>, that will give you the chance to live a deep experience in touch with the unspoiled nature<\/strong> and the traditional Salentine folklore, well-known all around the world.<\/p>\n

1. Visit the lakes of Alimini by canoe<\/h2>\n
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Lake of Alimini, via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

A few kilometers before getting to the beautiful city of Otranto<\/strong> you will have the chance to make an excursion near the famous lakes of Alimini<\/strong>: two natural lakes named Alimini Grande and Alimini Piccolo, once connected to each other.<\/p>\n

These two lakes have the characteristic of being really small and so that they are easily viable, using a kayak or paddling a canoe that you can rent by the shores of the lakes.<\/p>\n

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Lakes of Alimini, via Flcikr<\/div><\/div>\n

The lakes are surrounded by rich vegetation, you will admire several species of plants (an important Mediterranean scrub) but not only this\u2026 the woods that are around the lakes are full of rare species of birds, so do not forget your binoculars!<\/p>\n

2. Take a break on the Baia dei Turchi Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy<\/h2>\n
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White beach Baia dei Turchi, Salento. Picture by Camille Minouflet on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Getting back on the road that connects Alimini to Otranto and after walking for 1km in the woods, you will get to one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy<\/strong>: Baia dei Turchi<\/strong>, so-called because people thought that this was where the Turks arrived when they invaded the Salentine territory back in the XV century. This unspoiled beach<\/strong> is of significant landscape value: white and fine sand<\/strong>, clear blue waters<\/strong> and no pollution at all. For these reasons, it has been added in the 100 places to preserve in Italy in the FAI (Italian Environmental Fund).<\/p>\n

The beach is 2km long and you will only see woods and trees around you.<\/p>\n

3. Walk in the white villages of Otranto and Gallipoli<\/h2>\n

If you decide to keep going towards Otranto<\/strong> we do suggest you to switch your mobile phones off and forget about every problem because in here you will have the opportunity to disconnect from reality and get involved in a stimulating environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Historical city centre of Otranto, via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Otranto<\/strong> is a small town with a harbor, and it is characterized by the fact that its historic city center is built inside the walls of the ancient Aragonese castle.
\nThe streets of the city center are narrow and full of shops and boutiques where you can taste the typical flavors of this enchanting place, among them taralli, fries, cheese, and local wines: and you will do that while admiring the sea that will be your partner during the Salentine adventure.
\nIf you want to visit the castle, here <\/a>you have the link to check prices and times and to get further information.<\/p>\n\n\t\t