San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Sternatia loop from Calimera

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San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Sternatia loop from Calimera

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San Giorgio Square, Melpignano – Sternatia loop from Calimera

04:23

42.3km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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104 m

Piazza del Sole and Church of San Brizio, Calimera

Highlight • Religious Site

It's a small town of just over seven thousand inhabitants. It belongs, together with the municipalities of Martignano, Sternatia, Zollino, Martano, Castrignano de 'Greci, Corigliano d'Otranto, Soleto and Melpignano, to …

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5.92 km

Paolo Stomeo Civic Library

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ducal Palace of Martano has been renovated with funds from a project by the Union of Municipalities of Grecìa Salentina and houses the Civic Library "Paolo Stomeo", established in 1963, as well as the headquarters of Pro Loco Martano.

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14.8 km

Byzantine Crypt of Sant'Onofrio

Highlight • Religious Site

According to neighboring residents, the crypt has been closed for a couple of years now for organizational reasons. It shouldn't have any structural problems because it was renovated in the …

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16.0 km

Menhir Minonna

Archaeological Site

16.5 km

San Giorgio Square, Melpignano

Highlight • Historical Site

In the center of Melpignano, Piazza San Giorgio is named after the patron saint of the city. The mother church of the same name overlooks it and has a portico …

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16.7 km

Melpignano Info Point

Highlight • Rest Area

The Info Point in Melpignano, housed in the former Tobacco Factory, serves as an information point for the cultural routes of the area. Free guided tours of the village are …

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26.9 km

Church of Santo Stefano, Soleto

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Beautifully frescoed church that can be connected to the church of Santa Caterina di Galatina. Visiting opening hours differ according to the season. For information, refer to the websites dedicated to the Church.

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32.2 km

Sternatìa

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Sternatia is located in Grecia Salentina, a region south of Lecce where grico, an endangered dialect of Greek origin, is spoken. The city has an ancient history rich in artistic …

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32.2 km

Sternatia

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It's the village of the Grecìa Salentina area with the highest percentage of people speaking griko. The meaning of the word infact comes from 'Sterna' (cistern, well) and 'Thia' (sacred) …

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42.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

11.4 km

2.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km