Lecce to Cesine Protected Natural Reserve Full-Day Bike Tour

The area that separates Lecce from the sea proves the beauty of Salento’s landscape and still preserves the traces of the important role that this area played in the history. Riding out from Lecce towards the southeast through secondary roads, we will reach the fortified village of Acaya, a Messapic site where you will admire the majestic medieval castle, the walls of the village and its ancient city plan, still preserved. Then we will move towards the WWF natural park “Le Cesine”, which hides many beautiful plants and water birds. So we will refresh with a nice swim in Torre Specchia and we will cycle back to Lecce crossing a landscape full of olive trees and small villages

1. 1

   Castello di Acaya

   30 min

   We will pass by the mediaeval town of Acaya, taking a look at the castle and its defensive wall. We will stop in the main square for a "Caffé leccese" (coffee with ice and almond syrup) break.

2. 2

   Riserva Naturale Le Cesine

   Pass by

   We cycle trough this well preserved natural reserve - where you will be inebriated by the smell of eucalyptus and other autocton plants/trees.

3. 3

   San Foca

   2 hours

   If the weather is good we will stop here for a swim break, to restore during the hottest hours and eating the sandwich that we usually buy in Acaya.

4. 4

   Struda

   Pass by

   Back on track through some small villages such as Vanze and Strudà, where we can take a break. Riding through some country lanes we'll see olive trees, recognizable for their size and for the logs, true works of art made by nature. We'll go back to Lecce through side streets between the campaigns.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.