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View of the Bauxite Quarry (Bauxite Pit)

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View of the Bauxite Quarry (Bauxite Pit)

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Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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  • Location: Otranto, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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    March 26, 2025

    Cycling

    An abandoned bauxite quarry that became famous thanks to the exciting red-green chromatic contrast generated by the red earth rich in iron present on its sides and the spring water oxidized by the bauxite on the bottom that forms a perennial lake. Suggestive. In the summer months, access for a visit is subject to a fee.
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    May 15, 2026

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    Very nice, worth the detour
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    Location: Otranto, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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