Puglia Coastal Cycle
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Highlights
- Cycling along the Ionian and Adriatic coasts
- Discovering the ancient cities of Gallipoli and Leece
- Enjoying the local delicacies including olive oil, fresh vegetables and wine
- The sea and beaches of Salento, among the most beautiful in Italy
- Staying overnight in atmospheric hotels
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Make your own way to Lecce and check-in to the first hotel. Thanks to its Baroque style, Lecce has earned the nickname of "Florence of the South". Appreciate the rich sculpted motifs from the 17th century made with the tender stone from Lecce. The old town, enclosed by what is left of the ancient walls, bears the impression of that exuberant period.
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The cycle begins by heading deep into the "Salentinian countryside" before approaching the Ionian coast and your destination for today, Gallipoli. An ancient Greek city, it is a fishing town divided into two parts: the new town and the old town, which is connected by a 17th century bridge to the mainland. Elevation +245m/803ft, -290m/951ft
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Continue cycling further along the coast and you will reach Santa Maria di Leuca, where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet. The name was given to this town by ancient Greek sailors who came from the East. They say it was enlightened by the sun and therefore called it "...
Another superb day of cycling as you follow the Adriatic coast northwards. Passing by small towns, impressive grottoes, inlets for swimming and small cafes, you soon arrive at Otranto, Italy's most eastern point and where you can visit the beautiful Cathedral and the great Aragonese Castle. Elevation +-415m/1365ft
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Today's cycle will take you along the Alimini Lakes and their unique Mediterranean bushland back to Lecce. Elevation +220m/721ft/-173m/568ft
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After breakfast the trip concludes. Lecce is well connected by train with the airports of Bari and Brindisi.
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