You can find this route on the BikeSquare app with code A00
The countryside dotted with farmhouses and 'pajare', the wild beaches along the coast, the pine forests by the sea in parks scented with Mediterranean scrub, the villages and small harbors that guard ancient stories and masterpieces not only baroque: it is an extraordinary adventure to cycle through the lands of Salento, starting from Lecce to touch Galatina, the homeland of tarantism, and then immerse yourself in the parks that overlook the Ionian Sea.
Between one village and another, you will alternate through the Ugento Natural Park, Punta Pizzo and Sant'Andrea Island Park, Portoselvaggio Park, the Marine Protected Area of Porto Cesareo, the Palude del Conte Reserve, the Tarantino coast Reserve, up to the mouth of the Chidro River.
The complete cycle path and the 5 'ring' routes.
The Salento Ionico cycle path is the complete route to explore this territory, it is a multi-stage route that spans 300 kilometers and is accessible to everyone. The cycle path is divided into 5 loop routes that allow for day trips.
The route passes through the municipalities of the Ionian-Adriatic Green Community: Alliste, Avetrana, Galatone, Gallipoli, Manduria, Nardò, Porto Cesareo, Racale, Taviano, and Ugento.
Lecce
Lecce is the city in Puglia known as the "Florence of the South" for its extraordinary Baroque beauty.
It is a city that enchants and deserves to be explored by bicycle to discover its rich artistic and architectural heritage.
Pedaling through its narrow and picturesque streets, you can admire the magnificent Baroque churches, historic palaces, and charming squares that characterize the historic center of Lecce. The bicycle will allow you to move agilely among the most important monuments, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Cathedral, and the Roman Amphitheater.
Lecce is surrounded by countryside that will amaze you in all seasons and is rich in ancient olive groves and vineyards. Cycling through the streets of the Salento countryside will offer you the opportunity to discover the true essence of Puglia.
Finally, Lecce is a lively and welcoming city, rich in culinary and cultural traditions that you can discover along your bike journey. Stop at a local trattoria to taste the delicacies of Salento cuisine and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this city that knows how to win over the heart of anyone who visits.
Cycling through the streets of Lecce will be an unforgettable experience that will leave you with precious memories to carry with you forever.