Cycling in Apulia - Salento

Arrival in Lecce and check-in at your hotel. Lecce is a beautiful city with a charming, picturesque city center.

Accommodation in Lecce

The day begins with taking the train (with bicycle) to Lecce in the Salento region before it's time to get in the bicycle saddle. Cycle along flat countryside, scattered olive trees, pine forests and sand dunes. Nature is striking and beautiful in this sparsely populated part of Apulia. Pass ancient watchtowers as you approach the medieval fishing village of Gallipoli, today a lively town with a beautiful historic district.

Accommodation in Gallipoli

Cycle along beautiful white sandy beaches. The coastal road takes you to Apulia's southernmost tip, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas meet. Feel free to take a dip in the turquoise water at Torre del Pizzo beach. Continue south to Santa Maria di Leuca, a beautiful village with fantastic beaches and colorful houses.

Accommodation in Santa Maria di Leuca

Feel the cooling sea breeze as you cycle along the high coastal road. Here you are met with fantastic views along the gently rolling roads. Stop at the spectacular cave - Grotta Zinzulusa - before continuing to Otranto, a Greek-Roman port city, well-visited throughout history by merchants and adventurers. The beach in Otranto has been named Italy's finest three times in a row.

Accommodation in Otranto

Today you cycle along the Alimini lakes that run parallel to the coast. Feel free to stop and get closer to the lakes in the beautiful nature on one of the many cycle paths in the area. Continue through the countryside of Salento, which still bears traces of its Greek past in dialects, dishes and bright architecture. The white buildings contrast sharply with the deep blue sea. Once you arrive in Lecce, you can enjoy the splendor of this wonderful city.

Accommodation in Lecce

The trip ends after breakfast. It's perfectly fine to book transfer to the airport or extra nights in Lecce.