Bicycle Tour of Santa Maria di Leuca

On this bicycle tour of the cape of Santa Maria di Leuca, we will cycle to discover the history and landscape of the southernmost point of the Salento peninsula.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time at Torre di Salignano, where we'll hop onto bicycles to explore Santa Maria di Leuca, known as Finibus Terrae (Land's End).

We'll begin our 15-kilometre (9.3-mile) cycle by admiring the Defence Tower, built to protect against Saracen incursions. Then, we will head inland through charming villages, farms, and tranquil trails.

Our next stop will be Patù, to admire the Centopietre (Hundred Stones), and learn about the history of this megalithic structure.

We will continue to the medieval castle Giuliano, one of the few preserved forts in Salento. Next, we will head to Barbarano, home to the Santuario di Leuca Piccola, a site of worship that also served as a refuge for pilgrims.

Our bicycle tour will conclude at the Antica Locanda Retró, where we will enjoy a glass of wine with a selection of local cheeses.

After a total of 3 hours exploring the cape of Santa Maria di Leuca, our bicycle adventure will end.