One of the most interesting natural oases in Italy, it's located in the province of Brindisi, and it's named after the watchtower in the farthest point of the bay. Century after century, Torre Guaceto has been a reference point for those arriving on ships from the Southern Mediterranean in search of a secure harbour sheltered from the wind. The name itself, "Guaceto", is derived from the Arabian word GAWSIT, "fresh water site", and it gives evidence of the Saracens' good knowledge of these waters. With the passing of time this area has gone through busy and quiet periods; its strategic position for the Brindisi-Venice route and the military logistics have always aroused interest. The tower that was named Torre Guaceto was built around 1531 and and fortified in 1567. The fort owes its luck to the strategic relevance; this is why it has come down to us in such a good state of preservation differently from other towers. Also an interesting archaeological site, fragments of Mycenaean and Messapian art and Bronze Age findings have been found in the glade around the tower.
