SALENTO FOOD & WINE
Exploring best of Italy on a bicycle
Salento is in the south-eastern most region of Italy lying in the so-called "heel of the boot". Situated in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, this region is filled with memories of the different civilizations that inhabited it, from the Messapi, to the Greeks, followed by the Romans and then the Normans. Crossing Salento with a bicycle is like cycling through an open-air museum. Prehistoric Dolmen, Byzantine shrines hidden in the caves, Baroque cathedrals, secluded corners of the coast... are all but a few of the things you can see when visiting this area. Salento is famous worldwide for its traditional cuisine, which combines marine and earth flavors, and for its wine production, particularly of Primitivo and Negramaro grapes. Its unique combinations will delight all food and wine lovers.
OVERVIEW
| To | Salento, Italy |
|---|---|
| Length | 08 nights/ 09 days |
| Start | Day 1 (with arrival in Lecce) |
| Finish | Day 9 (last day in Lecce) |
| Type | Good for Individuals, Families, Small Groups |
| Skill | 3 ? |
| Route |
Lecce – Otranto – Leuca – Ugento – Santa Caterina - Lecce |
| Season | The best time to enjoy a bicycle tour in Salento (south east Apulia) is from the end of March until June and then September and October; those are the months where there are not so many tourists and the weather is perfect for cycling and having a swim in the clear water that surrounds Salento. |
HIGHLIGHTS
Cycling on the breathtaking secondary roads, flanked by the UNESCO heritage “drystone walls” and olive trees. GPS Maps will guide you through the most suggestive and less busy roads, as if some of our expert guides you by hands and you will discover historical places and natural parks, while taking sea- breaks. Your overnight stay will be in prestigious properties (resorts, villas and farmhouses) and dinners in the best restaurants to let you enjoy a comfortable and mouthwatering holiday.
SKETCH ITINERARY
| Day 1: | Arrive in Lecce and Overnight |
| Day 2: | From Lecce to Otranto - 58km |
| Day 3: | Otranto's surroundings – 29 km |
| Day 4: | Otranto-Leuca coast – 54km |
| Day 5: | From Leuca to Ugento/Alliste 47km |
| Day 6: |
From Ugento/Alliste to Santa Caterina – 45km |
| Day 7: | Santa Caterina's surroundings – 45km |
| Day 8: | way back Lecce -42km |
| Day 9: | Onward travel |
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