Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour

Riding through secondary roads and a pleasant dirt patch, we will discover one of the most fascinating and typical areas of Salento: the surroundings of Otranto.

Crossing the Valley of Idro we will bump into his Byzantine crypt of Saint Angel, and we will reach the foundation “Le Costantine” a center dedicated to organic farming and traditional weaving with old looms. We will cycle towards the megalithic garden of Giurdignano, to admire his prehistoric dolmen and menhir, than we will see a small lake in a disused bauxite quarry. 

Stop by a bakery with a stone oven for a delicious lunch with typical products, but also by Porto Badisco for a sweet coffe with ice and almond milk and for a fresh swim.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cripta Bizantina di Sant'Angelo, Uggiano La Chiesa Italy

We'll go up the Idro valley along a pleasant dirt patch and we'll see St. Angelo Crypt, which was carved into the soft rock of Salento at the Byzantine time. 

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Otranto, Otranto, Province of Lecce, Puglia

We'll move on to Casamassella and stop at the Costantine Foundation, a center dedicated to organic farming and traditional weaving with old looms. 



Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Giurdignano, Giurdignano, Province of Lecce, Puglia

Then we'll reach Giurdignano, main megalithic centre of Salento due to the many dolmens and menhirs, first evidence of human presence in the area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Uggiano La Chiesa, Uggiano La Chiesa, Province of Lecce, Puglia

Stop by a bakery with a stone oven for a delicious lunch arranged by the organization. After lunch, we'll cycle to Porto Badisco for a long break, and weather permitting, a swim. It is also possible to rent canoes. 



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Punta Palascia Lighthouse, Strada Provinciale 87, 73028, Otranto Italy

We'll then move on along the magnificent coast road to Otranto. We will stop at Punta Palascìa lighthouse, the eastern most point of Italy, and a peculiar lake in a disused bauxite quarry. 

Return to Otranto in the late afternoon.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Infant seats available"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Parcheggio Le Palme, Via Presbitero Pantaleone, 18, 73028 Otranto LE, Italy

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Local guide
• Use of bicycle
• Use of safety equipment (helmets, bags, pouches, repair kit)
• Lunch - A tasting of typical products / cheese / wine

Não Incluído

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

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