Large, weathered blocks of limestone rest among the olive groves on a low hill, their unusual shapes sculpted by millennia of wind and rain. Known locally as the 'old woman's stones', they are tied to legends of a witch who would turn travellers to stone. The most notable formations have their own names, including the mushroom-shaped 'Furticiddhu della Vecchia' and the 'Letto della Vecchia' (the Old Woman's Bed), a larger block that has since fractured. The area, sometimes called the Hill of Nymphs and Children, is criss-crossed by rural tracks. The site is reached on foot from the town of Giuggianello, which is approximately 10km west of Otranto. There is no designated car park for the stones; visitors should find parking on the quiet outer streets of Giuggianello. From the town, follow the country lanes heading east into the olive groves. The route is not signposted, but involves walking along a mix of minor paved roads and dirt tracks, often bordered by dry-stone walls. The walk from the edge of the town takes under an hour. Sources: Salento guide turistiche; Made for Walking; Millenari di Puglia; L'Archetipo; Villeinsalento.com.