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: April 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.0 km for 138 m

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Start point

Train Station

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16.2 km

Torre San Giovanni Beach and Promenade

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General view of the city and the port of Torre San Giovanni

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30.5 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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32.3 km

Maldive del Salento Beach

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Beautiful beach with a bright blue / turquoise sea

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41.2 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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44.0 km

Basilica Sanctuary of Saint Mary at the Ends of the Earth

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The view over the port of Santa Maria di Leuca

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44.2 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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44.2 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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53.5 km

Castrignano del Capo

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Castrignano del Capo is the southernmost municipality of Puglia. The Borgo Terra district in the historic center is very particular, an ancient fortified settlement built in the 15th century to …

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79.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.3 km

4.98 km

4.06 km

264 m

Surfaces

69.7 km

9.60 km

139 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 7 April

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