Cycling in Puglia - Salento

Puglia with Salento at the very bottom of the heel in southeastern Italy has a colorful history after having belonged to several peoples who have all contributed to the region's distinctive dialect, flavorful cuisine and special architecture. This is perhaps Italy's best-kept cycling secret. This cycling trip starts and ends in the beautiful baroque city of Lecce.

Explore the fine beaches and charming small towns. From Otranto to the enchanting white sandy beaches near Gallipoli, through sparsely populated ancient olive groves, Mediterranean food and coastal roads with views that will make you fall in love.

The cycling is of easy or moderate character, with some shorter uphill sections along the high coastal road between Santa Maria de Leuca and Otranto day 4. Choose between two different accommodation categories - character hotels or boutique hotels.