Fiordo-Ciolo

Downward, as far as the end if the Italian Boot, 7km from S.Maria di Leuca and 3km from Gagliano del Capo, we find the Fiordo Ciolo, a protected natural beauty. Here the sea penetrates between rock walls approximately 100mt high, to end in a clear little sandy beach. From this one a path climbs between rocks and then between fields heading up to the little town of Gagliano del Capo, and for many years this path has been the only way to the sea from the village. A very pleasant walk in springtime, at morning, when sun is not too hot.
Some stone walls are also equipped for free climbers. Its name "Fiordo Ciolo" , Ciolo in the local dialect means raven, derives from the Ciolo's Cave, also said Grotta Fresca, that is 100mt. long with two siphons, one at the beginning and one at the end, inside there is a source of fresh water.

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The path amidst the rocks goes up as far as the center of...	The path was once the only way to sea from the town of...
The sea penetrate for approximately hundred meters, with an...	The fjord and a little sailboat far away
Small holiday buidings on the ricky coast	The tiny sand beach at the end of the fjord
Going down to the fjord	The water has incredible colours
The mouth of the cave	The viaduct over the fjord