Isola Sant’Emiliano

Isola Sant’Emiliano is an islet in Otranto, Lecce, Apulia. Isola Sant’Emiliano is situated nearby to the cave Grotta del Pastore, as well as near the tower Torre Sant’Emiliano.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torre Sant’Emiliano and Deer Cave.

Torre Sant’Emiliano

Tower

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Torre Sant’Emiliano is a tower, which is situated 600 metres west of Isola Sant’Emiliano.

Deer Cave

Cave

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The Deer Cave is a natural cave at the Salento coast near the town of Porto Badisco, around 8 km south of Otranto in Apulia, Italy. Unknown before 1970, it came to immediate international attention after the discovery of its impressive, innovative and enigmatic complex galleries of prehistoric parietal wall paintings. Deer Cave is situated 2 km southwest of Isola Sant’Emiliano.

Punta Palascia Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Punta Palascia Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Capo d'Otranto, which is the easternmost point in Italy and the narrowest point of Strait of Otranto at the mouth of Adriatic Sea. Punta Palascia Lighthouse is situated 2 km northeast of Isola Sant’Emiliano.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porto Badisco and Cape Otranto.

Porto Badisco

Village

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Porto Badisco is a village.

Cape Otranto

Locality

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Cape Palascìa, commonly known as Capo d'Otranto, is Italy's most easterly point. It is situated in the territory of the Apulian city of Otranto, in the Province of Lecce at 40° 7' northing and 18° 31' easting.