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Otranto bauxite quarry

Otranto, Italy

Oddities

An abandoned bauxite quarry south of Otranto where red earth frames a green lake that fills the old pit. It is a short walk from the coast road towards Porto Badisco; do not swim in the lake.

Nearest town
Otranto, Italy
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
40.1280, 18.4995

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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