Belvedere Sant'Antonio

The public park of Belvedere Sant'Antonio has six terraces above the sea. From here the Adriatic opens towards the Otranto Channel, and on high-pressure days the Albanian coast and mountains are visible about fifty kilometres away.

Why it matters

The six terraces look over the Otranto Channel and the marina below. Castro lies at a narrow point between Italy and the Balkans, and on clear high-pressure days the Albanian coast is visible across the water.

What to notice

The terraces overlook Castro Alta, the harbour below and the coastline towards Grotta Zinzulusa. The park is part of the coastal landscape connecting the old town with the shore.

Context and history

The belvedere is a public space in Castro Alta, the historic upper village. Its terraces follow the edge of the cliff-top settlement above the Otranto Channel.