Palude del Conte and Coastal Dune Nature Reserve (Porto Cesareo)

The "Palude del Conte and Coastal Dune of Porto Cesareo" Nature Reserve: a biodiversity paradise in Salento.
In the heart of Salento, where the crystal-clear sea meets the wild land, lies the "Palude del Conte and Coastal Dune of Porto Cesareo" Regional Nature Reserve.

We are in an oasis of peace and biodiversity, home to golden sand dunes, juniper forests, salt marshes, and a sea teeming with life. Trails wind through the Mediterranean scrub, allowing nature lovers to observe flora and fauna of rare beauty up close.

A network of protected areas

The Palude del Conte and Duna Costiera regional reserve comprises three areas, which extend along the coastal strip of Porto Cesareo: the peninsula known as “La Strea”, the Spunnulate of Torre Castiglione and the Bosco d'Arneo.

The reserve, covering a total area of 898 hectares, is a place of great beauty and inestimable naturalistic value . It hosts a variety of habitats and species and is an important stopover for migrating birds.