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Le Cesine Nature Reserve

Natural Monuments

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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Le Cesine Nature Reserve

Name: Le Cesine Nature Reserve
Rating: 2

Recommended by 96 cyclists

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Riserva Naturale Statale di Popolamento Animale Le Cesine

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Location: Vernole, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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1. Acaya Castle – Acaya Castle loop from Martano

94.1km

05:28

320m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Specchia Ruggeri Tower loop from Torre dell'Orso

46.1km

02:46

120m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Castello di Acaya – Castello di Acaya loop from Melpignano

132km

07:52

620m

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ellierob

October 29, 2023

The oasis is protected by the WWF and covers over 350 hectares of marshes and wetlands. The type of habitat makes it an ideal place for many species of migratory water birds to stop. Other animals also reside, including reptiles and amphibians, and wolves and wild boars have recently been reintroduced.

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Tomás Bryl

October 31, 2023

Le Cesine is a nature reserve covering an area of 348 hectares. It was built on part of former swampy and marshy freshwater areas stretching from Brindisi in the north to Otranto in the south. There are many plants growing in the reserve, located on the so-called red list, which includes rare and endangered species. The world of fauna is also impressive, with the spring magic of the flight of thousands of colorful butterflies (including Macroglossum stellatarum, which closely resembles a hummingbird!) and the singing of amphibians on late winter nights (the croaking of a small Hyla intermedia frog, about 4 cm long, can be heard even several kilometers away!) .

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Tomás Bryl

October 31, 2023

The main avenue leads through Le Cesine and descent into the reserve is only allowed with an authorized guide. The escapade into the interior lasts about 2 hours.

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Location: Vernole, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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Le Cesine Nature Reserve

1. Acaya Castle – Acaya Castle loop from Martano

2. Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Specchia Ruggeri Tower loop from Torre dell'Orso

3. Castello di Acaya – Castello di Acaya loop from Melpignano

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