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January 20, 2021
Cycling
This medieval village with a thousand-year history has been the subject of multiple studies due to the good preservation of its walls. Thanks to the support of the King of Naples, the local people built it around the XVI century, to protect themselves from the pirate's raids constantly acted at the coastal village of Roca Vecchia. When the inhabitants moved here, the hamlet was divided into four residential structures with a central square for the market (still visible today), a well and a defensive watchtower.
Salento Bike Trail
November 13, 2022
Cycling
Posted in Salento Fortificazioni collection komoot.it/collection/1396951/-salento-fortificazioni. History has it that in the year 1480 the inhabitants of Roca Vecchia were put to flight by the Saracen raids who shortly afterwards …
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Best routes to Village of Roca Nuova
5.0
(1)
10
riders
119km
07:15
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
5.0
(4)
13
riders
67.0km
03:54
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
13
riders
56.1km
03:26
160m
160m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Hard
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