Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Nardò — Palude del Capitano
Puglia
This shallow wetland forms where seasonal streams meet the sea along Nardò's low, jagged limestone coast, close to the pinewoods of Porto Selvaggio. A path follows the shoreline past reed beds and rock pools, quieter than the pine-park beach nearby.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking near the coast road at Palude del Capitano.
Water
None on the path; carry water.
Highlights
- Brackish coastal wetland
- Jagged Salento limestone shoreline
- Quieter than the nearby Porto Selvaggio pinewoods
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the coastal path around the wetland.
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