{"id":36421,"date":"2026-03-06T19:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/hiking-in-salento-puglia-from-lecce-to-santa-maria-di-leuca\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T10:02:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:02:40","slug":"hiking-in-salento-puglia-from-lecce-to-santa-maria-di-leuca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/italy\/puglia\/hiking-in-salento-puglia-from-lecce-to-santa-maria-di-leuca\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in Salento, Puglia: From Lecce to Santa Maria di Leuca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8-day hike in Salento along the coastal trail on Italy&#8217;s southeast coast<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salento Coastal Trail, located at the southernmost tip of the \u201cheel\u201d of the Italian boot in Puglia, is one of Europe\u2019s most authentic and undiscovered hiking destinations. Here, you won\u2019t be walking along tourist trails, but rather along centuries-old pilgrimage routes, past cathedrals filled with Byzantine mosaics, and through wild coastal landscapes that few foreigners have yet discovered.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through <strong>Nature Travel Lab<\/strong>, you can book this 8-day hiking trip with our local specialist, who will take care of every detail for you, including luggage transport, transfers, and personal guidance. See below for <a href=\"#offerte-aanvragen\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#offerte-aanvragen\">prices and to request a quote<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30138\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2109-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - Book on Puglia - Salento Style\" class=\"wp-image-30138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2109-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2109-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"31142\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/aelx-EqWkm-6p3gI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto-Santa Maria di Leuca Coastal Nature Park and Tricase Forest - Lighthouse\" class=\"wp-image-31142\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"31143\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gianfranco-mosca-n_z1fTiKL3M-unsplash-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Lecce - altar\" class=\"wp-image-31143\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You\u2019re standing on a cliff at the easternmost tip of Italy, the salty sea breeze in your hair, the Adriatic Sea glistening before you. On clear days, the mountains of Albania are visible on the horizon. Behind you: ancient olive trees, white villages, and coastal paths that pilgrims and crusaders have walked for centuries. Welcome to Salento, Puglia.   <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Salento Coastal Trail Hike<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a stroll through the beautiful Baroque city of Lecce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a walk past dolmens and menhirs, evidence of an ancient past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otranto and the Tree of Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beautiful coastline from Otranto to Leuca<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The final stretch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wandelreizen\/de-via-francigena-in-toscane\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4122\">Via Francigena<\/a>, the centuries-old path for pilgrims and crusaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Whiteness of <em>Finibus Terrae<\/em> (the End of the World), Santa Maria di Leuca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hiking Trip at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration: 8 days \/ 7 nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: approx. 83 km total<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level: suitable for all levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting price: \u20ac690 per person, based on double occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"31142\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/aelx-EqWkm-6p3gI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto-Santa Maria di Leuca Coastal Nature Park and Tricase Forest - Lighthouse\" class=\"wp-image-31142\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30144\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2116-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - Detail of the cathedral floor\" class=\"wp-image-30144\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2116-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2116-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"31140\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jose-jovena-pUK3q1wcpaA-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Torre dell&#039;Orso - blue house\" class=\"wp-image-31140\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why hike the Salento Coastal Trail? The ultimate slow travel experience <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salento in Puglia is Italy of quiet mornings, olive groves, and the salt on your lips after a day along the coast. And that is precisely what makes it so special for hikers seeking authenticity. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiking in Salento combines art, nature, and history all in one. You\u2019ll walk along the same paths as pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem, pass by Byzantine churches tucked away in white alleyways, and end each day with a fresh pasta meal by the sea. The route from Lecce to Leuca is the ultimate answer to the question: what is <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/groene-reistips\/wat-is-slow-travel\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"549\">Slow travel<\/a>? The region is surprisingly quiet outside of peak season.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The route: from Lecce to Leuca in 8 days<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The journey begins in Lecce, the \u201cFlorence of the Baroque,\u201d and ends at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Leuca\u2014the literal Finibus Terrae, the end of the world. In between: 83 kilometers of coastal trail, white villages, Saracen towers, and a sea that turns turquoise with every shift in light. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: Lecce: The Baroque Opening Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your journey begins in Lecce, a city that will immediately captivate you. The stone takes on a soft yellow hue in the light of the setting sun, and the facades of the churches are lavishly adorned with angels, flowers, and mythical figures. Art historian Cesare Brandi rightly called Lecce the most beautiful Baroque city in Italy. Take some time to wander through the narrow streets before heading out onto the coastal trails tomorrow.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30137\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2108-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - door\" class=\"wp-image-30137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2108-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2108-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30132\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2085-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - outdoor seating area\" class=\"wp-image-30132\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2085-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2085-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30134\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2101-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-30134\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2101-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2101-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: Coastal walk to Otranto  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>19 km, +100 m, -100 m, or 16 km, +90 m, -90 m, starting from Sant\u2019Andrea<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a transfer to Torre dell&#8217;Orso, you\u2019ll begin your first full day of hiking. The Bay of Due Sorelle, the pine forest of Serra Alimini, the legendary Baia dei Turchi: this is Puglia as it has been for centuries. You\u2019ll walk past the spot where Saracen ships docked in 1480, and end up in Otranto: Italy\u2019s easternmost city, with a cathedral full of breathtaking Byzantine mosaics.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: From Otranto to Uggiano La Chiesa  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>14 km, +160 m, -90 m<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today you\u2019ll explore the Tree of Life in Otranto Cathedral\u2014one of Italy\u2019s most important medieval mosaics. Afterward, you\u2019ll stroll along the beautiful coastline that author Maria Corti described in her masterpiece. You\u2019ll reach Punta Palasc\u00eca, the easternmost point of Italy, where, on a clear day with a northerly wind, the Albanian mountains are visible just 70 kilometers away.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"31138\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/amandine-veyron-p96K7743mwQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Salento Coastal Trail - Torre dell&#039;Orso - rocks in the sea\" class=\"wp-image-31138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/amandine-veyron-p96K7743mwQ-unsplash-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/amandine-veyron-p96K7743mwQ-unsplash-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30119\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2040-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - small shop\" class=\"wp-image-30119\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2040-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2040-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"30128\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2071-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Otranto - coastline\" class=\"wp-image-30128\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2071-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC_2071-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: To Santa Cesarea Terme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>15 km, +130 m, -180 m<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passing by the Neolithic Grotta dei Cervi near Porto Badisco, you\u2019ll walk along the Via Appia Sallentina to the elegant town of Santa Cesarea Terme, with its thermal baths and the Moorish dome of Villa Sticchi\u2014a setting that immediately feels cinematic. It\u2019s no coincidence that director Carmelo Bene chose this as the location for his film *Nostra signora dei Turchi*. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5: To Castro and the rocky cove (8\u201310 km)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>8\/10.5 km, +130\/210 m, -130 m<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shorter day, but certainly no less impressive. Castro Alta is home to sensational archaeological finds: the remains of a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. And then the descent to a pristine rocky cove: one of the absolute highlights of this route.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 6: To Tricase<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>15 km, +180 m, -100 m<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll walk past the salty scent of wild herbs, choose between a challenging rocky trail or an easier alternative, and take a dip in Acquaviva Bay. The village of Andrano, with Spinola-Caracciolo Castle, and historic <a href=\"https:\/\/tricaseautentica.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tricaseautentica.it\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tricase, with Palazzo Gallone<\/a>, round out a fulfilling day. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"30608\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.59-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Puglia - Cipolliane Trail - Marina di Novaglie\" class=\"wp-image-30608\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.59-980x735.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-18-at-08.17.59-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"31147\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskvi-bridge-2005984_1920-1-1-1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ponte Ciolo - Salento\" class=\"wp-image-31147\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskvi-bridge-2005984_1920-1-1-1-1-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskvi-bridge-2005984_1920-1-1-1-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11149\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/En-route-naar-Santa-Maria-di-Leuca.jpg\" alt=\"On the way to Santa Maria di Leuca - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-11149\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/En-route-naar-Santa-Maria-di-Leuca.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/En-route-naar-Santa-Maria-di-Leuca-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 7: Final destination: Santa Maria di Leuca  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>11 km, +150 m, -40 m<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final day of hiking follows the impressive Cipolliane Trail along the cliffs; it\u2019s comparable to the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/italie\/campania\/wandelen-amalfikust-en-napels\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4347\">Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast<\/a>. After passing through the Ciolo Gorge (a prime spot for birdwatching!), you\u2019ll reach the Finibus Terrae sanctuary in Santa Maria di Leuca. For centuries, this is where the pilgrimage route ended. Now, this is also where your journey ends. And you\u2019ll understand why people keep coming back here time and time again.      <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"offerte-aanvragen\">Practical Information: Salento Coastal Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the best time to go for a walk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puglia is beautiful all year round, but the absolute best seasons for hikers are spring and fall. In March and April, nature comes to life, the almond trees bloom, and the colorful Holy Week celebrations take place. In May, the days are long, nature is lush, and the sea is already temptingly warm. Fall lovers enjoy the tranquility and golden hues of September and October.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is included in a trip booked through Nature Travel Lab?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 nights with breakfast included at select accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private transfers on Day 2 (to the coast) and Day 7 (to Leuca)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luggage transport from hotel to hotel; you walk with a daypack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed directions with maps and a travel app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome briefing on the morning of Day 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the prices?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour is available in two versions: standard (simple B&amp;Bs and 3-star hotels) and superior (charming B&amp;Bs and 4-star hotels). All rooms have a private bathroom. Prices per person based on double occupancy:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>February 15\u2013March 31 and November 7\u2013November 30: \u20ac690 and \u20ac920  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 1\u201330 and October 5\u2013November 6: \u20ac795 and \u20ac1,100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 1\u20135 and July 10\u201330, and August 30\u2013October 4: \u20ac835 and \u20ac1,060<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 11\u2013August 29: Prices upon request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surcharge applies for solo travelers and single rooms. 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