A large, conical mound of dry-laid limestone slabs stands in open countryside, crowned by a single fig tree. This structure is around six metres high with a diameter of about 15 metres, making it one of the most impressive of Salento’s many ‘specchie’. These ancient constructions are thought to have been lookout points, and from the top of this one it is possible to see the Adriatic coast. Local legend, however, offers other explanations: one story tells that the Moors built it as a tower to reach God but were crushed when it collapsed. Another tale gave it the local Griko name ‘secla tu demonìu’ – the devil’s mound – claiming the devil hid a hen and her golden chicks inside the great pile of stones. From the centre of Martano, take the Strada Provinciale 213 (SP213) heading north-west towards Martignano. The site is visible from the road on the right-hand side after approximately 1km, just before the road intersects with the SP27 to Caprarica di Lecce. There is no formal car park; visitors pull over on the wide, grassy verge beside the road. Sources: Viaggiare in Puglia; Tesori nascosti Carpignano Salentino; visitmartano.info; Leccenews24.