APULIA OUTDOOR

DAILY BIKE TOUR "THE MARINES OF MELENDUGNO"

PEDAL THROUGH THE MARINE OF MELENDUGNO AND DISCOVER GROTTA DELLA POESIA, TORRE DELL'ORSO, AND SANT'ANDREA

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DAILY BIKE TOUR

Discover: San Foca, Roca & Grotta della Poesia, Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and Borgagne

Depart from our headquarters Apulia Outdoor, in the center of Melendugno, for an unforgettable day trip along the Salento coast. This day bike tour in the marinas of Melendugno It is designed for those who want to combine sport, nature and culture in a single, fascinating outdoor experience in Puglia.

Itinerary 30 km

The essence of the Adriatic coast of Salento

  • Departure from Melendugno

    After a short briefing and the delivery of the bicycles (muscle or e-bike), we set off towards the sea through secondary roads and centuries-old olive groves.

  • First stop: San Foca

    A lively seaside village where you can breathe the salty air and enjoy the colors of the port and the fishing boats.

  • Cultural stop: Grotta della Poesia (Roca Vecchia)

    One of the most iconic places in Salento. An ancient natural pool, between history and legend, nestled in the Roca cliff. Here, you can stop to admire the cave and, on the hottest days, also take a regenerating dip.

  • Tasty break: Torre dell'Orso

    One of the most suggestive bays of Salento. The tour includes a short coffee break with a tasting of pasticciotto or rustico leccese, perfect for discovering the typical flavors of our street food.

  • The Two Sisters & St. Andrew

    We continue along the cliffs, admiring the famous stacks of the Due Sorelle and arriving at Torre Sant'Andrea, where the protagonists are the wind, the sea and the Lovers' Arch, a natural work sculpted by time.

  • Return to Melendugno

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Extended itinerary 50 km

To Otranto and Back

If you are looking for a more complete experience and want to pedal a little more, you can choose the long version of the tour (50 km):

  • After Sant'Andrea, continue north along dirt paths and panoramic roads to the Alimini lakes, a protected natural area surrounded by pine forests and reeds.

  • You'll arrive in Otranto's historic center, where you can take a break for lunch or explore the city within its walls.
  • The return takes place passing through Bourgagne, an authentic inland village, before returning to our headquarters.

What does the tour include?

  • Muscle bike or high-end e-bike

  • Helmet and accessories kit

  • Digital guide

  • Technical assistance along the way

Who is it suitable for?

  • The tour is suitable for cyclists of all levels, even for families with children. The use of the ebike makes the journey easier, even on the longest or windiest stretches.

How to book

  • Il day tour of the marinas of Melendugno It is available every day upon reservation.