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Historic Centre of Otranto – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Maglie

Bike touring routes & trails

Historic Centre of Otranto – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Maglie

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Historic Centre of Otranto – Pelasgi Bastion loop from Maglie

03:05

49.5km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.8 km

Aragonese Castle of Palmariggi

Highlight • Castle

Inserted in the Salento Fortifications collection komoot.it/collection/1396951/-salento-fortificazioni - it was built in the Aragonese period, after the capture of Otranto by the Turks in 1480, and was part of a …

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2

12.5 km

Palmariggi Cycle and Footpath

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Beautiful cycle path with a view of the Otranto canal on clear days. If done downhill you will reach the bottom too soon. It deserves to be expanded and enhanced. Fun to drive.

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3

21.2 km

Historic Centre of Otranto

Highlight • Settlement

Main attractions of the city are the Cathedral of Santa Annunziata with the mosaics (1163-1165), the fortress Castello Aragonese as well as the small Byzantine church of San Pietro and …

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4

21.8 km

Otranto Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

5

22.1 km

Pelasgi Bastion

Highlight • Historical Site

View from the bastions of Porto do Otranto ... beautiful

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6

22.7 km

Otranto's Aragonese Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Castello di Otranto is an impressive fortress. You can easily walk around it and view it from all sides.
For more information, visit: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Otranto

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7

23.6 km

Otranto Harbor

Highlight • Structure

coming down from the snake tower during the Golden hour, a suggestive coastal panorama opens up until you reach the port

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8

25.4 km

Torre del Serpe

Highlight • Monument

Ancient legends tell the nature of the 'strange' name ......

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49.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

3.29 km

3.24 km

2.58 km

1.74 km

740 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

4.94 km

2.67 km

708 m

159 m

120 m

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