Hero Ladriatica - Salento Adriatic Cycle Route
Salento OrientaleLadriatica - Salento Adriatico Cycle Route is a four-stage circular route that starts and ends in Lecce after crossing the entire Adriatic coast of Salento, up to the heart of the Otranto Coast - Santa Maria di Leuca and Bosco di Tricase Regional Natural Park.

Ladriatica - Salento Adriatic Cycle Route

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  • Destination

    Salento Orientale

  • Length

    233 km

  • Duration

    96 h

  • Difficulty
  • Characteristics
    Paved road Paved roadDirt road Dirt roadSports SportsFlat land Flat landHills HillsNot indicated Not indicatedFamily FamilySelf Guided Self GuidedMore days More daysRegular RegularLight Climbs Light ClimbsBike Bike

Descrizione

A long balcony overlooking the Mediterranean with a view that extends beyond the Strait of Otranto, the small wonders of nature along the seashore, the evocative sight of Italy's easternmost lighthouse , the charm of arriving at FinibusTerrae, the ancient villages steeped in history and the gentle countryside of Salento: it's a fantastic journey to pedal along the Ladriatica - Salento Adriatico Cycle Route , a four-stage circular route that starts and ends in Lecce after traversing the entire Adriatic coast of Salento, all the way to the heart of the Costa di Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca and Bosco di Tricase Regional Natural Park , a small treasure trove of natural wonders. And for those who want to continue discovering the seas of Salento, the Salento Adriatico Cycle Route allows you to connect with the Ciclonica - Salento Ionian Cycle Route , returning to Lecce.

Between long beaches , majestic cliffs, delightful coves, natural rock pools , and enchanting harbors , the Adriatic coast offers ever-changing scenery before giving way to rural landscapes and villages that preserve the ancient history of Salento. From Santa Maria di Leuca to Lecce, the hinterland holds unforgettable postcards, such as the expanse of remains of the Messapian civilization in the Parco dei Guerrieri di Vaste , the dolmens and menhirs of the large and unique " megalithic garden of Italy " in Giurdignano, and the majestic green patriarch of the Quercia dei Briganti among the olive groves in Pisignano.

The complete cycle path and the 6 circular routes


Ladriatica - Ciclovia del Salento Adriatico is the ideal route for exploring this area, it is a circular route accessible to everyone that extends over just over 230 kilometers in four recommended stages .

The main route is on secondary and rural roads , 95% on asphalt and 5% on dirt, with low-intensity traffic along almost the entire route, except in July/August on the coastal sections.

A possible alternative, after reaching Santa Maria di Leuca, is to take a proper tour of Salento . This can be easily done thanks to the connection with the Ciclonica-Ciclovia del Salento Ionico, a journey that takes place in six stages (Lecce-Otranto, Otranto-Leuca, Leuca-Gallipoli, Gallipoli-Torre Lapillo, Torre Lapillo-Avetrana, Avetrana-Lecce).

Stage A-01 - from Lecce to Otranto

Stage A-02 - from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca

Variant V-01 - towards the Cyclonic/Salento tour LEUCA-GALLIPOLI OR LEUCA-TORRE VADO ROUTE?

Stage A-03 - from Santa Maria di Leuca to Giurdignano

Variant V-02 - from Gagliano del Capo to Alessano/Tricase

Stage A-04 - from Giurdignano to Lecce

Overlapping for a good part with the main itinerary along the Adriatic coast of Salento, there are six circular routes that allow you to take day trips or tailor-make your own cycling trip:


Excursion E-01 - Cycling on the majestic cliffs of Finibus Terrae

Excursion E-02 - From Alessano to the rural landscape of Capo di Leuca

Excursion E-03 - From the sea to the green giant of the Park

Excursion E-04 - From the spa to the caves in splendid coves

Excursion E-05 - On the wild and primitive coast of Salento

Excursion E-06 - From Otranto to the easternmost point of Italy

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