Cycling the Coast of Puglia
7 Days & 6 Nights 4.4 Read 9 reviews- Easy-going cycling around Puglia's southern Salento coastline
- Start and finish in Lecce, an architectural Baroque masterpiece
- Relax on the whites sands of Torre dell Orso
- Explore the coastal towns of Gallipoli, Leuca and Otranto
- Dine on freshly grilled swordfish and orecchiette pasta
Tour Type:
Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.
Activity:
Leisure Cycling | Leisure Cycling
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travellers
As a guide, we would suggest that the minimum age of traveler this tour would be suitable for is: 11 Years
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Foodie
- Wine
Activity Level & Terrain
This cycling tour is graded easy to moderate overall and follows a combination of quiet country and coastal roads which take you through little resort towns and national parks with saltmarshes and wetlands. The elevation gains and losses are minimal and daily distances not too challenging. We also offer an easier inland option on one of the rides which you may take if you prefer. We also offer the rental of E-bikes if you wish to take this more easy-going option. If you are using a regular bike it's a good idea to regularly get out on your bike for a couple of consecutive days in the lead up to your tour. Be prepared for busier routes when approaching and departing towns.
Navigation
The tried and tested detailed routes notes and maps, along with GPX tracks, make the route easy to follow on our Macs Adventure Smartphone Navigation App.Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in 4* and 3* hotels and B&B's. Should any of the properties we regularly use not be available on the dates you wish to go, we will accommodate you in a hotel of equal standard. Each stay at the listed accommodation is based on a standard room.
Meals
6 Breakfasts are included. Breakfasts usually consists of fresh pastries, breads, fruits, yogurts, cheeses, meats and granola. Italian breakfasts also include freshly baked cakes. If you have special dietary requirements do let us know at the time of booking. Lunches and dinners are not included but you will find suggestions in your route notes of local places to dine.
Like the rest of Italy, Puglia’s cuisine, is fresh, simple and delicious! Signature dishes of the region include orecchiette pasta (pasta shapes resembling little pigs ears), burrata cheese (a creamy mozzarella) and crunchy, dry Frisella bread.
Single Rooms
If you're travelling with friends or family but prefer your own room, single rooms are subject to availability and a supplementary payment. This trip is also available to solo cyclists but a supplement will be required.
- 5 Nights in 3-4* hotels
- 5 Breakfasts
- Baggage transfer
- Information pack
- Access to maps, GPX tracks and route notes in the Macs Adventure smartphone navigation app
- 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our office
- Travel to / from Lecce
- Bike hire (or upgrade to an e-bike)
- Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (required)
- Additional nights along the route
- Bike hire (standard hybrid)
- Upgrade to an e-bike
- Arrival and departure transfers
When To Go
This trip is available to start on any day from March to Mid-July and September to November. We suggest that you contact us as soon as possible if you are considering a departure during the peak season of May-June and September.
Getting to the Start
Getting to / From Lecce
For general travel planning, we recommend the helpful site www.rome2rio.com
By Air
Lecce does not have an airport but is well connected with Bari and Brindisi. Both cities have airports with international services across Europe.
Bari: From Lecce Central train station change at Bari Central for services to the airport (total journey time approx 2hr 30min).
Please visit www.trenitalia.com for train times, prices and tickets.
Brindisi: A bus service connects Lecce directly with Brindisi airport. Journey time is just under an hour and services run throughout the day. Timetables and prices can be found at Puglia Air Bus
Private transfers to and Lecce can be arranged. Please enquire.
Luggage Transfer
Baggage transfers are included in the price of your trip. We ask you to keep your baggage to a maximum of 1 bag per person (maximum weight 20 kg). If you require excess baggage allowance do contact us prior to travel.
Equipment
Bike hire is an optional extra for this tour as you are welcome to bring your own bike. If you intend to bring your own bike, please do let us know at the time as extra transfer arrangements may be required for any large bike cases/boxes.
Rental bikes are 21 speed touring bikes equipped with a basic repair kit, pump and helmet (though we recommend using your own). Specific male and female frames are available. If you’d like to hire a bike, we will ask for your height and the frame size you currently ride so we can make sure your rental bike is the best fit. E-bikes are also available (subject to availability) if you would prefer a power-assisted ride.
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