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Lovers' Arch – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Torre dell'Orso

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Lovers' Arch – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Torre dell'Orso

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Lovers' Arch – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Torre dell'Orso

02:33

38.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Start point

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1.78 km

Torre dell'Orso Pine Forest

Highlight • Forest

Crossing the cool pine forest you can easily reach the splendid (but unfortunately always crowded in summer) beach of the 2 sisters.

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3.88 km

Lovers' Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stretch of coast among the most scenic of Salento and for this reason among the most popular and admired places. To fully enjoy the suggestion I suggest visiting it in periods of low tourist turnout.

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4.69 km

View of the Faraglioni of Sant'Andrea

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful path that leads to this unique panorama

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5.46 km

View of the Faraglioni of Sant'Andrea

Highlight • Viewpoint

After having crossed the pine forest of Sant'Andrea, through a small path, we reconquer the coast; the dense and luxuriant vegetation gives us a suggestive setting.

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13.0 km

Bay of the Turks

Highlight • Beach

Gorgeous beach 🌊☀️❗💙

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19.9 km

Otranto Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

20.2 km

Pelasgi Bastion

Highlight • Historical Site

View from the bastions of Porto do Otranto ... beautiful

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21.3 km

Historic Centre of Otranto

Highlight • Settlement

Main attractions of the city are the Cathedral of Santa Annunziata with the mosaics (1163-1165), the fortress Castello Aragonese as well as the small Byzantine church of San Pietro and …

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

6.57 km

2.62 km

2.25 km

Surfaces

23.9 km

9.16 km

2.38 km

2.01 km

641 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

33°C

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Lovers' Arch – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Torre dell'Orso

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170m

Lovers' Arch – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Torre dell'Orso

Torre dell'Orso Pine Forest

Lovers' Arch

View of the Faraglioni of Sant'Andrea

View of the Faraglioni of Sant'Andrea

Bay of the Turks

Otranto Gate

Pelasgi Bastion

Historic Centre of Otranto

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