{"id":37517,"date":"2024-07-31T13:33:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T11:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/cycling-in-puglia-an-8-day-tour-and-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:36:16","slug":"cycling-in-puglia-an-8-day-tour-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/italy\/puglia\/cycling-in-puglia-an-8-day-tour-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Puglia: An 8-Day Tour and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling in Puglia: A 8-Day Tour of the Highlights<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puglia, in the heel of the boot, is an ideal place for cycling. The terrain is fairly flat and rolling. It\u2019s especially wonderful to visit here in the spring and fall. Pleasant temperatures, varied natural scenery, authentic Italian culture, delicious cuisine, and quaint villages.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, the region has become increasingly accessible in recent years. You can easily get here by both public transportation and plane, and it\u2019s still a truly authentic slice of Italy. <\/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=\"576\" data-id=\"5476\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gargano-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Vieste - Gargano - Apulia\" class=\"wp-image-5476\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gargano-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gargano-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=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"4179\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puglia-trulli-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Puglia - trulli - Alberobello\" class=\"wp-image-4179\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puglia-trulli-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Puglia-trulli-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-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11211\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce.jpg\" alt=\"Lecce - Puglia - ornaments\" class=\"wp-image-11211\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we describe the 8-day cycling tour that we took ourselves with a reputable local travel specialist. The route begins in Alberobello and ends in Lecce. You\u2019ll get a wonderful glimpse of Puglia in just one week, but you can, of course, extend your trip.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can plan this cycling trip entirely on your own. If, like us, you\u2019d prefer to have it organized\u2014with luggage transport, bikes, and hotels\u2014read more below.   <\/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\">Highlights of a 8-Day Cycling Tour in Puglia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll sleep among the trulli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll travel through the green Itria Valley, passing through Ostuni, Cisternino, and Locorotondo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the stunning Baroque architecture of Lecce, home to 100 churches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The blue sea off Otranto, Leuca, and Gallipoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through the countryside of Salento and the fortified village of Acaya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll see the marvelous Grotta della Poesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1: Arrival in Alberobello, the town of the trulli<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the Valle d\u2019Itria, Alberobello is one of the towns where the trulli are well preserved (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Trulli are limestone dwellings characteristic of the southern region of Puglia. They are built without cement and feature conical stone roofs. Every year, many tourists flock to Rione Monti, the neighborhood home to about a thousand trulli, which have been fully restored into hotel rooms, tourist shops, restaurants, or wine bars.     <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Less Touristy Alberobello<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Rione Aia Piccola neighborhood, on the southeastern slope of the city, you\u2019ll find about 400 trulli, but these are used as homes or vacation rentals. You\u2019ll encounter far fewer tourists in this neighborhood. Feel free to wander around the city\u2014your camera will be working overtime here.  <\/p>\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=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"10262\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10262\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-480x360.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=\"769\" data-id=\"10263\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10263\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Alberobello-1-480x360.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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2: Cycling from Alberobello to Ostuni (40 km)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day begins with the &#8220;welcome briefing&#8221; and the handoff of the bicycles, which may or may not include a pannier, helmet, and smartphone mount.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route to Ostuni passes through Martina Franca, Locorotondo, and Cisternino. It\u2019s a rolling route, except for the approaches to the villages, which are all perched on top of hills; you\u2019ll have to pedal a bit harder there. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Martina Franca<\/strong> is a white village perched atop San Martino Hill, but its distinctive Baroque style gives it a Spanish feel. You can also ride a bike through the historic center. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Locorotondo<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful white villages in Puglia. As the name suggests, the streets in the car-free town center run in a circle. The village is characterized by its rectangular white houses with pointed roofs and colorful scenes throughout the town center.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just like Locorotondo, <strong>Cisternino<\/strong> is also on the list of Italy\u2019s most beautiful villages: \u201ci borghi pi\u00f9 belli d\u2019Italia.\u201d The village is known as the \u201cKasbah\u201d of the Itria Valley, with its \u201cfornelli\u201d\u2014small restaurants housed in former butcher shops. Stop by Piazza Vittorio Emanuele for a cup of coffee, ice cream, or a \u201cbombette\u201d (a pastry filled with meat and cheese).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"10294\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ostuni.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10294\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ostuni.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ostuni-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11686\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ostuni-2-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11686\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ostuni-2-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ostuni-2-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ostuni-2-480x360.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=\"768\" data-id=\"4169\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/door-230461_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Door and Cacti - Ostuni - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/door-230461_1920-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/door-230461_1920-480x360.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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ostuni<\/strong> is located on the southwestern edge of the Murge Plateau, about 8 km from the Adriatic Sea. The imposing brown cathedral with its colorful majolica dome can be seen from afar. The \u201ccitt\u00e0 bianca\u201d (white city) owes its name to the white lime that is applied to the houses every year and features a historic center with narrow streets, many small shops, and restaurants.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\"><em>TIP: When in Ostuni, try the meatballs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trattoriafaveefogghje.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trattoria Fave e Fogghje<\/a>. Reservations are highly recommended. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3: Cycling from Ostuni to Manduria (62 km)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you cycle toward Manduria, you\u2019ll see the landscape gradually change from the Itria Valley to the Salento plain, where olive groves give way to vineyards and farms. Along the way, you\u2019ll pass through towns such as: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carovigno<\/strong>, with its picturesque historic center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Francavilla Fontana<\/strong>, home to a unique cemetery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oria<\/strong>, with its medieval atmosphere, impressive castle, and basilica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manduria<\/strong> is known for the delicious Primitivo wine produced here. Be sure to try it. You\u2019ll also find Baroque architecture and remnants of the Messapians (an ancient people who lived from 1,200 to 1,000 B.C.), for example in the archaeological park.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\"><em>TIP: If you&#8217;re staying at B&amp;B Sine Tempore, be sure to order the aperitivo featuring the local Primitivo di Manduria. It&#8217;s a delightful way to unwind in the garden of this beautiful B&amp;B. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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=\"695\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"10309\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Francavilla-Fontana-begraafplaats.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10309\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Francavilla-Fontana-begraafplaats.jpg 695w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Francavilla-Fontana-begraafplaats-480x641.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 695px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"10308\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carovigno-koffie-en-cornetto.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10308\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carovigno-koffie-en-cornetto.jpg 748w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carovigno-koffie-en-cornetto-480x596.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 748px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"10310\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Oria-basiliek.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10310\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Oria-basiliek.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Oria-basiliek-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 4: Cycling from Manduria to Gallipoli (70 km)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, head downhill toward the coast, after which the flat route offers a variety of sights along the way.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop by the <strong>Salina dei Monaco Reserve<\/strong>, a beautiful nature reserve separated from the sea by a strip of sand, where you can see flamingos.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Along the coastline, you\u2019ll find various defense towers\u2014or what remains of them\u2014from the time of Emperor Charles V, including the Torre Colimena, which is surrounded by large cacti.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The charming fishing village <strong>of Porto Cesareo<\/strong>, with its narrow alleys and whitewashed houses, is the perfect place to enjoy a lunch of fresh fish by the water.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 20 km before reaching Gallipoli, you\u2019ll pass through the <strong>Porto Selvaggio Regional Nature Reserve<\/strong>, a 1,100-hectare nature reserve with 7 kilometers of coastline, marked by two towers: Torre Uluzzo to the north and Torre dell\u2019Alto to the south.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old town of <strong>Gallipoli<\/strong> juts out into the Ionian Sea like a sort of bump and is of Greek origin. The name comes from the Greek <em>Kalepolis<\/em>, which means \u201cbeautiful city.\u201d It consists of narrow alleys, beautiful vistas, and the colorful fishing harbor. Via Corso Roma, you leave the peninsula and enter the new part of the city.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11007\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-Colimena.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11007\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-Colimena.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-Colimena-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11008\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Porto-Cesareo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11008\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Porto-Cesareo-2.jpg 838w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Porto-Cesareo-2-480x532.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 838px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11009\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gallipoli-haven.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11009\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gallipoli-haven.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Gallipoli-haven-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 5: Cycling from Gallipoli to Santa Maria di Leuca (55 km)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A flat route, mostly along a bike path that winds along the coast, passing through towns like Torre Panne and Torre Vado. Early in the season, not much is open yet, but you can see that everyone is busy preparing for the summer.   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>Torre San Giovanni<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find a small harbor nestled between low volcanic cliffs and fine white sand, after which the road continues to Punta Ristola, the southernmost tip of the Salento Peninsula. On a clear day, you can see Corfu from here. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The final stop on this route is <strong>Santa Maria di Leuca<\/strong>, home to the Basilica di Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae and the nearly 50-meter-tall lighthouse built in 1864, which is still in operation today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\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=\"\" 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\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11151\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-San-Giovanni.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11151\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-San-Giovanni.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-San-Giovanni-980x906.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Torre-San-Giovanni-480x444.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1004px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11150\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Punta-Ristola.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11150\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Punta-Ristola.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Punta-Ristola-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6: Cycling from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto (57 km)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route is known for being challenging, but also for being the most beautiful hike. The challenge lies mainly in the many ascents and descents, which are more than compensated for by the stunning views along the coast.   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not long after Leuca, you\u2019ll cross the 40-meter-high bridge at <strong>Baia di Ciolo<\/strong>. From the bridge, you\u2019ll have a beautiful view of the swimmers in the bay between the two large rock formations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are more than enough places to stop for lunch along the way, such as in <strong>Tricase<\/strong>, which has plenty of coves and caves along the coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or in <strong>Castro<\/strong>, where you can visit the old town perched on top of the hill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porto Badisco<\/strong> is a great place for snorkeling.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Otranto<\/strong> is Italy\u2019s easternmost city; it\u2019s more touristy and bustling (especially the historic center), but it has a lot of charm. Right in the heart of the city, you\u2019ll find two sandy beaches that are perfect for relaxing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 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=\"12708\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pexels-adria-masi-461420600-17022167-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Puglia - Castro - cave\" class=\"wp-image-12708\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pexels-adria-masi-461420600-17022167-1-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pexels-adria-masi-461420600-17022167-1-1-480x320.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=\"769\" data-id=\"11154\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Castro-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11154\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Castro-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Castro-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Castro-480x360.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=\"769\" data-id=\"11155\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11155\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Otranto-480x360.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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 7: Cycling from Otranto to Lecce (59 km)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A flat route, with the first section passing through the countryside near the Alimini Lakes. This area is home to an ecosystem with a considerable diversity of animal and plant species.   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then head back toward the coast, with the option to go for a swim at the beach near <strong>Torre dell&#8217;Orso<\/strong> or further along the route at <strong>San Foca<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Madonna di Rocca Vecchia<\/strong>, you can stop to visit the <strong>Grotta della Poesia<\/strong>, where you can take a leap into the water from a height of about 3 to 4 meters. The Italians\u2014especially the young people\u2014take full advantage of this opportunity. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the final stretch along the coast, you\u2019ll cycle through the WWF <strong>Riserva Naturale Le Cesine<\/strong>. The route then heads inland, taking you through the sleepy village <strong>of Acaya<\/strong> with its imposing 16th-century \u201cCastello di Acaya.\u201d Finally, you\u2019ll arrive in Lecce. In Lecce, you\u2019ll return the bikes to your accommodation.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11186\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grotta-della-Poesia-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11186\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grotta-della-Poesia-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grotta-della-Poesia-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Grotta-della-Poesia-480x360.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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 8: Departure from Lecce, the Baroque masterpiece of southern Italy<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Lecce, you can take public transportation back to the airport in Bari or Brindisi, or extend your stay a little longer.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling in Puglia on a map<\/h2>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1zhnTcn8Q8ABKynDtzlncp6q4aRtP2t0&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\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\"><strong>When Is the <\/strong>Best <strong>Time <\/strong>to Go Cycling in Puglia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From April through October, average temperatures are pleasant. The summer months can sometimes be too hot for outdoor activities, with temperatures above 30\u2070C. In the fall, humidity can rise. In general, there is little rain in this region.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you interested in hiking in Puglia? Then read about the Cammino Materano <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/italie\/puglia\/cammino-materano\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4181\">here<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycling in Greece? Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/griekenland\/kefalonia\/kefalonia-natuur\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6976\">cycling in Kefalonia<\/a> here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling to Puglia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the summer months, you can fly from the Netherlands with <a href=\"https:\/\/click.transavia.com\/tickets\/?tt=27688_1323202_464202_&amp;r=\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.transavia.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Transavia<\/a> to Brindisi (from Rotterdam Airport) or to the capital of Puglia (Bari) from Schiphol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ryanair offers flights from Eindhoven to Brindisi and from Belgium (Charleroi) or Germany (D\u00fcsseldorf Weeze Airport) to Bari.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eurowings offers a flight from D\u00fcsseldorf Airport to Brindisi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Within Italy, public transportation\u2014including both train and bus services\u2014is well-organized and affordable. Alberobello is easily accessible from Bari and Lecce. Train tickets from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trenitalia.com\/en.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.trenitalia.com\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Trenitalia<\/strong><\/a> can be ordered online in advance, but you can also buy them at the station.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">After arriving at the Bari or Brindisi airport, you can easily travel to the starting point of your active cycling vacation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Private transfer: If you\u2019re taking an organized tour, you can also choose to use private transfers (which you can book as an add-on). The tour operator will meet you upon arrival at Bari or Brindisi Airport and take you to the starting point of the trip; at the end of the trip, they will pick you up at the final destination and take you back to the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Italians are respectful of cyclists, and although the route mostly follows bike paths and roads suitable for cyclists, there are also sections where you\u2019ll need to ride on highways to reach your destination. Wearing a bike helmet is not required, but it is recommended. <\/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\">Plan Your Own Trip or Join an Organized Cycling Tour in Puglia<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can plan this trip entirely on your own, but you can also leave it to local experts. Our experience with this small local organization has been nothing short of excellent. They offer a variety of cycling vacations (as well as hiking vacations) in Puglia.    <\/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\">Cycling Prices in Puglia &#8211; Organized Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low season: \u20ac710 per person (superior: \u20ac920) from February 21 to March 31 and \u20ac700 from November 1 to November 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-season: \u20ac780 per person (Superior: \u20ac1,040) from April 1\u2013April 30 and \u20ac770 from October 1\u2013October 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High season: \u20ac820 per person (Superior: \u20ac1,080) from May 1 to June 30 and from August 29 to September 30: \u20ac1,080<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peak season: July 1\u2013July 19, \u20ac970 (Superior: \u20ac1,180)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices for July 20\u2013August 28 are available upon request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Includes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 nights with breakfast in a double room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Standard&#8221; refers to 3-star hotels and simple B&amp;Bs, while &#8220;Superior&#8221; refers to charming B&amp;Bs and 4-star hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome briefing and bike setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>luggage transport from hotel to hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel app (maps, routes, directions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone support from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exclusive and available for booking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bike rental: 6-day touring bike \u20ac110, gravel bike \u20ac160, e-bike \u20ac240, helmet \u20ac15 per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer from Bari or Brindisi to Alberobello: \u20ac75 per person; from Lecce to Brindisi: \u20ac45 per person; from Lecce to Bari: \u20ac100 per person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A surcharge applies to single rooms and single travelers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\"><script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.\"),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+\"_\"+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),\"filter\"==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});\n<\/script>\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_14' >\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h2 class=\"gform_title\">Request a quote: 8 Days of Cycling in Puglia<\/h2>\n                            <p class='gform_description'>When you request a quote, we\u2019ll forward it to our local partner, who will confirm the price and availability directly with you (in English). 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take a walk of about 9 km. If you walk southeast from Otranto, you\u2019ll soon reach the <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/italie\/zuid-italie\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/italie\/zuid-italie\/\">Laghetto Cave di Bauxite<\/a>. The lake was formed during bauxite mining in a quarry and is now a popular destination because of its beautiful colors; the bright orange of the bauxite stands out against the blue sky and the surrounding greenery.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the route, you\u2019ll reach the rugged and jagged coastline, where the water has free rein. Here, you\u2019ll also enjoy a view of the Faro di Punta Palasc\u00eca, the lighthouse at Italy\u2019s easternmost point. Be sure to bring your swim gear so you can take a dip at Baia delle Orte.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the sea is too rough, stop by the Orte restaurant, where you can enjoy the spectacle of the sea from the terrace. Follow a section of the Cammino del Salento to return to Otranto. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11179\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cammino-del-Salento-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11179\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cammino-del-Salento-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cammino-del-Salento-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cammino-del-Salento-480x360.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=\"769\" data-id=\"11175\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11175\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bauxietmeer-Otranto-480x360.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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Extra day in Lecce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beautiful city of Lecce, known by several nicknames\u2014such as \u201cthe Florence of the Baroque\u201d or \u201cthe Rome of the South\u201d\u2014and brimming with sights, is perfect for exploring on foot. In addition to the art and Baroque architecture, you\u2019ll find narrow streets lined with white buildings, charming shops and boutiques, and a wide variety of caf\u00e9s and restaurants.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check out the amphitheater in Piazza Sant\u2019Oronzo, where numerous artists and musicians perform, the Basilica di Santa Croce, which dates back to 1114 but was completely rebuilt in 1659, and the 12th-century Castello Carlo V. All of these buildings are adorned with countless ornaments carved from \u201cpietra dorata\u201d (gilded stone). This is a type of stone that\u2019s easy to work with, quarried in the immediate vicinity of the city. Despite the city\u2019s popularity and crowds, a visit to Lecce is truly a must on any trip to Puglia.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"11185\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"On the way to Lecce - Puglia\" class=\"wp-image-11185\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/en-route-naar-Lecce-480x360.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\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11210\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11210\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-2.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-2-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"11209\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11209\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lecce-1-480x640.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>Extra day in Bari<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re flying to Bari from the Netherlands, spending the night in this port city is more than worth it. In Bari Vecchia, you can enjoy wandering through the charming alleys, with a sight to see around every corner.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Basilica of San Nicola, the Norman-Swabian Castle, the Cathedral of San Sabino, and the harbor are definitely worth a visit. In this historic part of town, you\u2019ll find a wide selection of restaurants where you can sample local specialties. The new part of town is characterized by wide shopping streets that run perpendicular to one another, where you can find just about every well-known brand.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"9967\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9967\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-1-1.jpg 695w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-1-1-480x641.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 695px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"9968\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9968\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-4-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-4-1-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 696px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"9969\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9969\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-3-1.jpg 695w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bari-Vecchia-3-1-480x641.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 695px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Extra day(s) in Matera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Matera is not located in Puglia but in the Basilicata region, it\u2019s well worth a visit if you\u2019re in <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/italie\/zuid-italie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5471\">southern Italy<\/a>. This cluster of old white-stone houses, cave dwellings, authentic churches, and a maze of alleys and stairways is a popular destination. The Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1993 and lie beneath the current city center in a valley where you can wander endlessly. In Sasso Barisano, you\u2019ll find, among other things, the Casa Grotta di Via Fiorentini, where you can see how people and animals used to live. To learn more about the history, you can visit Sasso Caveoso <a href=\"https:\/\/fondoambiente.it\/casa-noha-eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fondoambiente.it\/casa-noha-eng\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>visit Casa Noha<\/strong><\/a> in Sasso Caveoso. Here, through film footage and historical documents, they provide a glimpse into life in the Sassi in the past.     <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9973\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-1-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9973\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-1-1-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"928\" data-id=\"9974\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9974\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-2.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-2-980x904.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Matera-2-480x443.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1006px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Matera, you can take a walk through Parco della Murgia Materano to visit the rock churches. On the other side of the valley, along the Gravina and Jesce rivers, you\u2019ll have a truly breathtaking view of the Sassi of Matera.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a little luck, you might also come across a shepherd here with his herd of Podilica cows, a breed native to this region. They are known for their great strength, require very little to survive, and produce milk with a rich, herbaceous flavor. Each cow wears a large cowbell so the shepherd can easily find them; the sound of these bells can be heard from far away.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 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=\"9984\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-2-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9984\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-2-1-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-2-1-480x360.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=\"769\" data-id=\"9983\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9983\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-1-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Parco-della-Murgia-Materano-1-480x360.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>Extra Day in Ostuni<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Ostuni, you can cycle to the coast. You\u2019ll pass through vast olive groves before arriving at the Parco Naturale Dune Costiere, a sprawling nature park of dunes and wetlands along the beach. At Lido Morelli, you\u2019ll find a lovely sandy beach where you can rent lounge chairs and umbrellas. There\u2019s also a bar here where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a light lunch. To learn more about olive oil production, it\u2019s well worth booking a tasting on your way back to Ostuni\u2014for example, at the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masseriailfrantoio.it\/en\/typical-apulian-food\/tasting\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.masseriailfrantoio.it\/en\/typical-apulian-food\/tasting\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masseria Il Frantoio<\/a>.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"10302\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lido-Morelli-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lido-Morelli-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lido-Morelli-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lido-Morelli-480x360.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=\"739\" data-id=\"10300\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olijfgaarden-1024x739.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olijfgaarden-980x707.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olijfgaarden-480x346.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=\"769\" data-id=\"10301\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olive-oil-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10301\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olive-oil-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olive-oil-980x736.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Dune-Costiere-olive-oil-480x360.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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cycling in Puglia: A 8-Day Tour of the Highlights Puglia, in the heel of the boot, is an ideal place for cycling. The terrain is fairly flat and rolling. It\u2019s especially wonderful to visit here in the spring and fall. Pleasant temperatures, varied natural scenery, authentic Italian culture, delicious cuisine, and quaint villages. 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