Puglia - Italy's heel

You arrive in Monopoli, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Take the opportunity to stroll through the village’s maze of whitewashed houses, and visit the picturesque squares.

Today you will cycle inland, through the distinctive Apulian landscape, taking the opportunity to visit the enchanting caves of Castellana. You’ll continue to Alberobello, where you’ll think you’ve entered another world when you see the so-called ‘Trulli houses’, beautifully clustered on a hill with pine trees and palm trees.
46,5 km, +500 m, -100 m, 4 h

Today you cycle through a beautiful agricultural area, among olive groves, southern vineyards and classic farmhouses. You will pass the medieval town of Cisternino, famous for its wines, then on to the ‘white town’ of Ostuni on the Adriatic Sea.
40 km, +300 m, -500 m, 3 h

The day starts with you taking your bike on the train for the hour-long journey down to Lecce. From here, you pedal across the flat, very sparsely populated landscape with occasional olive trees, pine forests and sand dunes. You’ll cycle past the ancient watchtowers, located on the waterfront, as you approach the fairytale medieval fishing village of Gallipoli, which is bustling with life.
52 km, +240 m, – 330 m, 4.5 h

The coastal route today takes you to the southernmost point of the Italian heel, which divides the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Along the cycle, you will be able to enjoy perhaps Italy’s finest beaches, known as the ‘Maldives of the South’, so you’re likely to make at least one swimming stop during the day! You then continue south to Santa Maria di Leuca, a magnificent village with stunning beaches and crazy, wild, colourful mansions.
52 km, +200 m, -170 m, 4.5 h

Take in the sea breeze as you pedal along the high, winding coastal path. You’ll have phenomenal views as you cycle this stretch of coastline, which is rocky and full of small coves. Stop for a look at the spectacular “Grotta Zinzulusa” before cycling on to Otranto, this ancient Greco-Roman harbour town located right on the water.
51.5 km, +520 m, -530 m, 4.5 h

Today you’ll visit the Alimini Lakes, which run parallel to the sea. Cycle through the Salento countryside, where traces of the former colonies are still visible in dialect, food and building style. You will arrive in the ‘Florence of the South’, Lecce, a city full of marvellous palaces that really surprise!
52 km, +120 m, -90 m, 4,5 h

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.

Welcome to the charming baroque town of Lecce. Take the opportunity to visit the old town centre ‘centro storico’ and the small alleys.

Leaving Lecce, you will pedal across the flat, very sparsely populated landscape with occasional olive trees, pine forests and sand dunes. You’ll cycle past the ancient watchtowers, located on the waterfront, as you approach the fairytale medieval fishing village of Gallipoli, which is bustling with life.
52 km, +240 m, – 330 m, 4 h

The coastal route today takes you to the southernmost point of the Italian heel, which divides the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Along the cycle, you will be able to enjoy perhaps Italy’s finest beaches, known as the ‘Maldives of the South’, so you’re likely to make at least one swimming stop during the day! You then continue south to Santa Maria di Leuca, a magnificent village with stunning beaches and crazy, wild, colourful mansions.
51 km, +200 m, -170 m, 4.5 h

Take in the sea breeze as you pedal along the high, winding coastal path. You’ll have phenomenal views as you cycle this stretch of coastline, which is rocky and full of small coves. Stop for a look at the spectacular “Grotta Zinzulusa” before cycling on to Otranto, this ancient Greco-Roman harbour town located right on the water.
52 km, +520 m, -530 m, 4.5 h

Today you’ll visit the Alimini Lakes, which run parallel to the sea. Cycle through the Salento countryside, where traces of the former colonies are still visible in dialect, food and building style. You will arrive in the ‘Florence of the South’, Lecce, a city full of marvellous palaces that really surprise!
53 km, +120 m, -90 m, 4,5 h

Your trip ends after today’s breakfast, and it’s time to check out.

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.