Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 11, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 57.9 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.67 km

Torre Nasparo

Highlight • Monument

The tower is part of an extensive defensive system spread along the Apulian and overall Salento coasts, referring to the XV and XVI centuries, in fact was built in 1565, …

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11.8 km

Cala del Ciolo

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11.8 km

Ciolo Bridge

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The name Ciolo derives from the Salento word "Giolo" or thieving magpie, this is because the area is rich in nests of this species. The beautiful cove is cut by …

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18.4 km

Capo Santa Maria di Leuca Lighthouse

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Built in 1864 and first illuminated two years later, this lighthouse has a hexagonal shape at the base and is 47 meters high. The light, operated by the Navy, has …

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18.4 km

Basilica and Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae

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The name Santa Maria di Leuca derives from the Greek "leukós" or white, this perhaps due to the color of the rocks, or for the houses painted with lime, or …

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21.3 km

Punta Ristola

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The panorama from here is truly breathtaking, on one side it opens up to the Ionian towards Calabria on the other you look at the bay of Santa Maria di …

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30.3 km

Maldive del Salento Beach

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Beautiful beach with a bright blue / turquoise sea

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32.1 km

Maldives of Salento

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You can also stop in the car and easily climb onto the deckchair to take photos.

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58.0 km

Palazzo Risolo

Castle

67.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

17.4 km

1.49 km

124 m

Surfaces

65.9 km

848 m

603 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 7 April

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