Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Melpignano

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Melpignano

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Melpignano

07:51

132km

610m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.9 km for 148 m

After 32.1 km for 121 m

After 84.2 km for 113 m

After 110 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30.7 km

Basilica of Santa Croce

Highlight • Religious Site

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church located in the historic center and built between the 16th and 17th centuries by the most famous architects from Lecce. The …

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30.7 km

Celestine Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as the Government Palace, it's located adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Croce and enjoys a strategic position thanks to the double access from via Umberto I and …

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32.1 km

Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption)

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the mother church of Lecce and the seat of the archbishop. It was built in the 12th century in Romanesque style and then …

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45.6 km

Acaya Castle

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The Castle of Acaya was built to protect the fortified citadel by Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, trusted architect of Charles V, who had been entrusted with the strengthening of the defensive …

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53.0 km

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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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 …

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53.7 km

Riserva Naturale Statale di Popolamento Animale Le Cesine

Nature Reserve

62.1 km

Beach

65.2 km

Area archeologica di Roca Vecchia

Archaeological Site

66.0 km

Ruins

68.0 km

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

Highlight • Monument

Torre dell'orso ... known for its beach of fine silver sand, however, occupied by several bathing establishments.

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84.2 km

Spiaggia dei Gradoni

Beach

103 km

Santa Cesarea Terme

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic cliffs, incredible sea and the road that leads from castro to Santa cesarea is a show, I also recommend a bath at the spa.

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105 km

View of Porto Miggiano

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible cliff and breathtaking bike route

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110 km

Parco delle Querce di Castro

Forest

132 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.2 km

19.7 km

11.5 km

6.54 km

2.11 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

113 km

13.1 km

2.92 km

2.03 km

483 m

196 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

22°C

9°C

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Melpignano

Basilica of Santa Croce

Celestine Palace

Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption)

Acaya Castle

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

Santa Cesarea Terme

View of Porto Miggiano

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