Lighthouse Punta Palascìa — Attraction in Otranto

At the easternmost point of Italy there is one of the five lighthouses protected by the European Union. It is the Lighthouse of Punta Palascia. It was designed in 1863 by the engineer Achille Rossi, when the Italian government drew up a program of lighthouses, which refused the ministerial model for lighthouses of the fourth order. It was abandoned in the 1970s, however, it has been reopening since 2008. They say that on New Year's a lot of people visit the area to see the first dawn of the year, because it appears there before the rest of the...

This is the easternmost point of Italy, where the two seas that bathe the Salento meet (which is erroneously identified with Santa Maria di Leuca), is the point where the first sunrise in Italy is born. I had the pleasure to enjoy a daily cycling excursion on the Adriatic coast using velocerental.com carbon road bike rentals delivered at accommodations in whole Apulia. One of best places where to enjoy a recovery break when on training activities...

Finally made it to the stunning Azzurro Coast! Visiting Cape Palascìa and the Faro di Punta Palascia, Italy's easternmost point, was a breathtaking experience. This iconic lighthouse is the first place in the country to welcome the sunrise each day, and witnessing it in person was truly magical. The beauty and tranquility of the surrounding landscape, combined with the significance of this location, made it an unforgettable...