Facilities
Guided Visist to Al Gawsit Visitor Center
Mediterranean aquaria, archaeology, dens and tracks of animals, projections, reconstructions, history...
A new museum of the Nature Reserve in Borgata di Serranova. Visitors will have the opportunity to virtually cross the Park environments and discover the most fascinating secrets of the area, from those concealed in the cane thicket to the colors and creatures populating the seabed in the aquaria hall.
A museum leading in a journey through space and time, from the Park archaeology to the uncontaminated seabed.
Bicycle Trekking
Tour by bike in the Nature Reserve
You can combine the pleasure of cycling with the discovery of the Park landscapes. While cycling along the trails of the underbrush and the sheep tracks crossing the centuries-old olive grove, you will feel as if you were traveling back in time. The bike gives you the opportunity to grasp the Park diversity without the problems of time and distances beyond your reach. The trails can be gone through in three hours and the itinerary develops for about 10 km, intermediate-easy difficulty level.
The Little Train of the Sea
Tour by train with departure from Punta Penna Grossa beach and the Service Area of Apani. The walk includes a stop at the seashell beach for a reinvigorating swim, continues heading for Torre Aragonese on foot, and ends with a stop at the Gaw Sit spring.
The tour can be reserved at the Info Point of Punta Penna Grossa beach or at the Service Area of Apani.
Sea Watching
Diving into the blue Mediterranean sea to collect impressions and emotions. The suggested activity consists of a snorkeling experience, that is a diving experience with diving mask, flippers, and mouthpiece. Suitable also for not very expert divers.
Trekking
Guided tour on foot in the Nature Reserve
In a very informal atmosphere, the tour develops among scented trails of Mediterranean maquis leading to peaceful beaches. You will subsequently reach the Tower, where you will enjoy a wonderful panorama. The tour ends along the silent trails of the mysterious cane thicket.
The Suitcases of the Invisible Threads
Night visit in the Nature Reserve, between science and poetry
An unusual experience at direct contact with nature, characterized by the poetic and fascinating spirit of the ancient naturalistic journeys suspended between science and poetry, wonder and imagination.
Museum under the Stars
Observation of the night sky and workshop to build scientifically valid astronomical equipment by using easily available materials. The activities will be led by an expert in astronomy.
Sailing Technique Courses
The course, lasting 2 weeks, is recommended to sailing beginners.
In two weeks, you will become familiar with boats, you will learn the main manoeuvres and experiment the potentialities of the sports dinghies. The first week you will navigate on Trident, large and stable dinghies; the second week you will navigate on two-seat boats of DEV 2, smaller and faster, and also "funnier". The activity consists of intense exercises, the best way to discover this fascinating and demanding sport.
Diving Activities and Courses
Diving courses:
The emotion of the first breath underwater, the first step towards the knowledge of marine creatures, the approach to the incredible underwater ecosystem offered naturally and extremely gradually in order to give everyone the opportunity to discover the world of scuba diving.
Courses in many languages and at any difficult level, from beginner to instructor.
Guided diving activities:
If you already have a diving patent, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the biodiversity of the Marine Protected Area during guided visits exploring wonderful shoals and fascinating relicts along the shores of Brindisi.
The tours include the boat passage, the diving guide, and 12l aluminum breathing apparatus.
The Trail of the Sea
Independent visits for special needs
The project called GU.F.I. (Guide per la Fruizione Indipendente - Guides for an Independent Visit), born from the collaboration between Federparchi and the Management Consortium of Torre Guaceto, is financed by the Ministry of Employment and pursues the following aims:
- sensitizing the public opinion and the operators of the tourist field to the issues of accessible tourism and the several "barriers" (mainly cultural) preventing people with disabilities to enjoy their right to spend their spare time independently;
- dealing with the concept "Clients with special needs" and not "users with disabilities", where the word "client" applied to a person with disabilities would like to highlight that these people have the same dignity and potentials of everyone else.
Punta Penna Grossa Service Area
Northern gateway to the Nature Reserve
Directions: from SS 379 take the exit Serranova and follow the road signs to Punta Penna Grossa - Torre Guaceto
Costs:
- car park: 4 Euros for the whole day
- motorbike park: 2 Euros for the whole day
- van park: 7 Euros for the whole day
- coach park: 10 Euros for the whole day
Services offered: parking area, bike rental, shuttle bus service to Punta Penna Grossa beach
Extra services: shuttle bus service to Torre Guaceto 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., every hour. Cost: 2 Euros per person.
Apani Service Area
Southern gateway to the Nature Reserve
Directions: from SS 379 take the exit Apani and follow the road signs to Area Servizi Apani Torre Guaceto.
Costs:
- car park: 3 Euros for the whole day
- motorbike park: 2 Euros for the whole day
- van park: 5 Euros for the whole day
Services offered: parking area, café - picnic area service, green area and gazebo, bike rental, deck chairs and garden umbrellas rental.
Extra services: The Little Train of the Sea
Website: www.torreguacetoapani.it
