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The archeological sites at the coast of Porto Cesareo tell us about a local history that was intimately bound to the rest of the Mediterranean. Indeed, the archeological remains that we will see will lead us to consider the relationships with other parts of the basin and to talk about ancient navigation, the “marble route” coming from the Aegean and deities coming from ancient Egypt.
In addition, it will appear clear the relevance of physical geography shaping local history. Thus, we will talk about the main features of the Mediterranean Basin, the evolution of coastal topography and geomorphological processes.
After describing and talking about the history of modern and contemporary buildings that we will see, we will try to reconstruct the evolution of the coastal landscape and the destruction of the coastal ecosystems.
This tour is recommended for archeology, history, geography and culture enthusiasts, naturalists, swimmers, active tourists and adventure seekers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Coming from Porto Cesareo you need to reach Via dei Bacini. Go along that street for around 1.5 km and turn left in Via Mar Tirreno. Follow that street for 50 mt and turn left into Via Mar Jonio, which is the street that leads to Torre di Santo Stefano (or Torre Chianca), our meeting point.
Itinerary
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The meeting point is at the shade of the tower. There, the characteristics and structure of the tour will be explained, the geography and the history of the region will be introduced and we will get prepared for swimming.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
From the Tower of Santo Stefano, we we will reach the following archeological sites swimming: - underwater Roman columns (circa 80 m from the shore and 5 m depth). Due to water trasparency these columns can be seen already putting the head under the water. So, it is not necessary to dive deep for seeing them. - underwater tombs (circa 60 m from the shore and 2 m depth). SWIMMING: The minimun distances to be swimm are: 1) from the tower to the Roman columns and back = ca. 160 m, and 2) from the tower to underwater tombs and back = ca. 120 m. In case the participants will prefer swimming over walking, the swimming distance reached during the tour could be extended to circa 500 m. The participants have to consider that the swimming conditions are strongy related to waves, streams and atmospheric conditions. These conditions will be assessed before departing. In case of dangerous swimming conditions the tour will be cancelled.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walking along the coast we will reach the following archeological sites: - ancient necropolis - WWII bunker The sites that will be visited on the coast are not farder than 300 m from the Tower of Santo Stefano. The walking will occurr partly on sandy beaches and partly on rocks, which can be slippy or sharp. Thus, it is important that participant consider to bring water shoes.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Advised against people with motility problems that do not allow them to swim and/or to move in a rocky coast.
- The use of a swim buoy during swimming is compulsory.
- This tour is for persons that can swim well. All participants have to be able to swim at least 200 mt in the sea without difficulties.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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