Mouth of the Alimini Lakes – Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint loop from Melendugno

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes – Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint loop from Melendugno

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Mouth of the Alimini Lakes – Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint loop from Melendugno

02:21

57.5km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.4 km for 62 m

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Torre di Roca Vecchia

Highlight • Monument

It's well known that this area is home to a unique archaeological park. Researchers come from all over to study the site. Its history predates the Roman Empire and the Messapian civilization.

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Archaeological Site of Roca

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archaeological area with interesting remains, in addition to the view of the tower.

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Nice road, but heavy traffic

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice road with good road surface, but if you don't like cars passing in front of you, it's best to avoid this road. I cycled there on a sunny Sunday in April.

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Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

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Here the Alimini Lakes reach the sea. The lake closest to the coast, called Alimini Grande, is of lagoon origin and is made up of brackish water. The smallest, on …

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Otranto

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Otranto is one of the most famous and characteristic towns in the province of Lecce. It has almost 6,000 inhabitants and is the easternmost town in Italy. Various peoples and …

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View of Santa Maria al Bagno Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this stretch of road and stopping in the parking area, you can admire the panorama of the sandstone cliffs of Torre dell'Orso. It is perhaps one of the most …

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49.2 km

Tower of San Foca

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Today the seat of the Harbor Master's Office, after the overly invasive restoration discussed, it still holds the primacy of symbol of the town that hosts tourists and locals to …

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