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Lecce

Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Lecce

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Italy
Apulia
Lecce

Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Lecce

Easy

4.7

(3)

27

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Lecce

01:36

40.5km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Riserva Naturale Statale di Popolamento Animale Le Cesine

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1.64 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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2

2.15 km

Historic Centre of Lecce

Highlight • Historical Site

Legend has it that Lecce was founded by Malennio, a descendant of Minos, with the name of Sybar. Historical evidence, on the other hand, traces the first settlements back to …

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3

14.7 km

Acaya Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

I'm not talking about any village, but about one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Italy located in the heart of Salento: the fortified town of Acaya. It is …

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14.7 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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21.0 km

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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The Oasis, which covers about 380 hectares, is one of the most preserved and important humid environments in southern Italy, the last survivor of the vast swampy and wooded area …

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22.2 km

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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The Le Cesine Nature Reserve is a protected area located in the province of Lecce. It is one of the last wetlands on the Adriatic coast, where there are two …

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Riserva Naturale Statale di Popolamento Animale Le Cesine

Nature Reserve

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23.7 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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23.9 km

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wellness offered by nature: clean air, intense greenery, the spectacle of changing light depending on the habitats visited, all the senses are solicited and pampered, the rhythm of breathing changes.

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40.5 km

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32.4 km

3.91 km

2.92 km

722 m

523 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

2.43 km

882 m

< 100 m

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