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Lecce
Gagliano Del Capo

Ciolo Bridge – View of the Otranto Coast loop from Gagliano-Leuca

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Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Gagliano Del Capo

Ciolo Bridge – View of the Otranto Coast loop from Gagliano-Leuca

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Ciolo Bridge – View of the Otranto Coast loop from Gagliano-Leuca

03:01

45.8km

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: August 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.0 km for 145 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.64 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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3.78 km

Ciolo Bridge

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Immediately after the bridge to the south, there is a good place to stop for refreshments.

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3.97 km

View of the Otranto Coast

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4

10.8 km

View of Torre Nasparo

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5

11.0 km

View of the coast from Sentiero del Nemico

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Final stretch of the enemy's path, easily accessible by bike. It connects two panoramic points and in general offers a unique view from the top of the Tricase greenhouse. Dirt road, slightly bumpy.

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16.0 km

Pizzo Cannone Coastal Bunker

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7

23.0 km

Acquaviva Cove

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In Marina di Marittima there is the characteristic Acquaviva inlet, so called due to the presence of numerous springs of fresh spring water.
The scenery you admire is almost wild.

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38.8 km

La Guardiola Viewpoint

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Spectacular view with kiosk (not always open early in the morning)

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

8.02 km

617 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

1.15 km

632 m

276 m

< 100 m

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Monday 17 August

31°C

24°C

20 %

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Comments

August 10, 2022,Tappa 10 | Castro - Santa Maria di Leuca - stazione Gagliano del Capo
We have come to the end. Short stage, frenetic in some ways, both for the desire to arrive and because we do not yet know if it will be easy to return to Lecce where the train awaits us the next day at 8:20 towards Pescara. So, thanks to the fact that with a short time we would not know …

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