Torre Colimena

Torre Colimena

The Dunes and Nature Reserve Saline De Monaci

The Dunes of Torre Colimena and the Nature Reserve of Saline dei Monaci is a distinctive area, located on the Ionian coastline of Puglia Region, Italy.

It’s perfectly located, close to Taranto City and the Punta Prosciutto Beach, another relevant natural site of Puglia.

Saline dei Monaci

Nature Reserve, east coast of Taranto

The Reserve of Saline dei Monaci, literally translated as Salt pans of Monks, is a very small salty lake where, during the high tide, the seawater flows by a small canal.

This protected area is characterized by Mediterranean Maquis and many species of birds indeed, birdwatching is one of the main activities to practice enjoying the Reserve.

Mallards, swans, red and white herons and many others keep company to lots of beautiful pink flamingos that decided living here permanently.

  • path to the nature reserve of saline dei monaci in torre colimena taranto puglia
  • Nature Reserve Saline dei Monaci - Torre Colimena
  • nature reserve path in torre colimena taranto puglia
  • Cavaliere d'Italia at Nature Reserve Saline dei Monaci - Torre Colimena
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  • Birdwatching at the Nature Reserve Saline dei Monaci - Torre Colimena
  • Nature Reserve of Saline dei Monaci - Torre Colimena
  • nature reserve watching tower in torre colimena taranto puglia
  • Pink Flamingos at Saline dei Monaci - Torre Colimena
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Torre Colimena

Sandy Dunes

Behind the fence that draws the salt pans borders, there are the Dunes of Torre Colimena, a family-friendly sandy beach.

This lovely beach is distinguished by white sand and low sea bed long for meters, so it’s the perfect beach for families who want to leave their children playing.

Just a few meters from the beach and the reserve, you find the sighting tower that gives the name to the entire location: Torre Colimena.

Torre Colimena is one of the coastal sighting towers that has been better conserved in years: it is perfectly intact and wonderfully surrounded by prickly pears plants.

For more information or to book a guided tour, please contact the Managing Authority using the contact area below.

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Nature Reserve east coast of Taranto Saline dei Monaci | Dunes of Torre Colimena

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