Lecce and the deepest Salento 6-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2

Lecce

Individual arrival. Thanks to its Baroque style, it has earned the nickname of Florence of the South

Lecce – Gallipoli (50 km)

After a few kilometers through the town of Lecce, you go deep into the “salentinian countryside”, before approaching the Ionian coast and your daily destination, Gallipoli.

Gallipoli – Santa Maria di Leuca (50 km)

Cycling further along the coast you will reach Santa Maria di Leuca. Its name was given by the ancient Greek sailors who came from the East. They saw this place lightened by the sun and therefore called it “leukos”, meaning white. The town is today a famous seaside resort.

Santa Maria di Leuca – Otranto (50 km)

Today you will cycle northwards along the Adriatic coast to Otranto, the most eastern point of Italy where you can visit the beautiful Cathedral and the great Aragonese Castle.

Otranto – Lecce (55 km)

Riding along the Alimini Lakes and their unique Mediterranean bush you will enter Lecce.

Lecce

Departure after breakfast.

Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen, in which case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.