Acaya Castle – Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) loop from San Cesario di Lecce

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Acaya Castle – Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) loop from San Cesario di Lecce

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Acaya Castle – Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) loop from San Cesario di Lecce

03:51

62.4km

170m

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: July 30, 2026

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After 31.7 km for 637 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Porta Sant'Oronzo of Acaya

Highlight • Historical Site

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15.4 km

Acaya Castle

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The Castle of Acaya was built to protect the fortified citadel by Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, trusted architect of Charles V, who had been entrusted with the strengthening of the defensive …

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26.3 km

Beach

28.5 km

Tower of San Foca

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Today the seat of the Harbor Master's Office, after the overly invasive restoration discussed, it still holds the primacy of symbol of the town that hosts tourists and locals to …

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30.2 km

Roca Vecchia Swimming Pools

Highlight • Beach

31.2 km

Archaeological Site of Roca Vecchia

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The wide archaeological area contains important testimonies of different ages starting from the settlements of the Bronze Age. On the promontory it's possible to visit part of the town of …

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32.0 km

Ruins

34.0 km

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

Highlight • Monument

Torre dell'orso ... known for its beach of fine silver sand, however, occupied by several bathing establishments.

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44.8 km

Melendugno Castle

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Melendugno Castle dates back to the 1500s and is the symbol of the feudal society which, under the D'Amely family, resisted until the end of the Second World War. It …

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46.1 km

Dolmen Gurgulante

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful dolmen about 70 cm high, a pity that around there is not due respect for this ancient megalith: behind it a pile of concrete bricks (once a fence) but …

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62.4 km

End point

Train Station

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