Lido Chiatona-Stazione di Palagiano between beach and protected area

Lido Chiatona-Stazione di Palagiano between beach and protected area

The name Lido Chiatona-Stazione di Palagiano refers to a coastal location where the beach, dune habitats and the Stornara e Marinella nature area define the surroundings. The free beach of Marina di Chiatona in Palagiano lies entirely within the “Pineta dell’Arco Ionico” SAC area (code IT9130006). The area of the beach of Marina di Chiatona also includes the Natura 2000 habitat “Shifting embryonic dunes” (code 2110). Here, a free beach and a protected dune habitat therefore meet.

Beach, dunes and accessible orientation

A beach location with accessibility features is situated near Piazzale Stella Maris on Viale Marinai d’Italia. It has reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities. If you pay attention to this specific orientation when choosing your accommodation, you can include the location in your travel planning.

Pine forest and nature experiences

The Riserva Naturale Biogenetica Stornara e Marinella is home to an Aleppo pine forest (Pinus halepensis) on sandy dune backshore deposits. The undergrowth consists of typical Mediterranean maquis shrubs; the habitat is protected under the EU Habitats Directive. A path in the Marziotta section leads through an Aleppo pine forest within the reserve. The combination of forest, dune backshore and maquis gives this natural area a Mediterranean character.

Visits to the Riserva Naturale Biogenetica Stornara e Marinella must be arranged with the Reparto Carabinieri Biodiversità di Martina Franca. The Bosco di Marziotta in Chiatona can be reached via the Chiatona exit by following Viale della Stazione to the entrance of the reserve. The “Conca d’Oro” circular route lies in the coastal plain of Palagiano near the village of Chiatona and leads through orange groves, vineyards and olive groves.

Orientation between Palagiano and Chiatona

For travel to the area, the Strada statale 106 dir Jonica connects Palagiano with Chiatona. The CTP bus route includes Mottola, Palagianello, Palagiano, Chiatona and Taranto. When choosing a hotel or other accommodation, the place names Palagiano and Chiatona therefore offer two specific reference points for travel planning.

Beaches and cultural destinations in the surrounding area

Spiaggia di Chiatona, a beach, is located in the immediate vicinity of Lido Chiatona-Stazione di Palagiano. Marina Di Ferrara, Lido Azzurro and Spiaggia Termitosa are also in the surrounding area; all three are beaches.

The surroundings of Lido Chiatona-Stazione di Palagiano also include Castello di Massafra, a castle, Castello Stella Caracciolo, also a castle, and Palazzo Pantaleo, a palace. The Soprintendenza Archeologica Puglia, a museum, is located in the wider regional area. For cultural interests, the range therefore extends from castles and a palace to a museum and graffiti.

The underpass in Chiatona features graffiti commissioned by the municipality of Palagiano from the artist Carlitops, alias Carlo Casamassima.

More places for your travel planning

If you would like to extend your travel planning beyond Lido Chiatona, you can also consider Avetrana, Uggiano Montefusco, Torricella, Marina di Lizzano, Pulsano, Grottaglie, Laterza and Specchiarica.

For the higher-level travel overview: Taranto.