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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

06:50

117km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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27.5 km

Celestine Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as the Government Palace, it's located adjacent to the Basilica of Santa Croce and enjoys a strategic position thanks to the double access from via Umberto I and …

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27.6 km

Basilica of Santa Croce

Highlight • Religious Site

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Baroque church located in the historic center and built between the 16th and 17th centuries by the most famous architects from Lecce. The …

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28.0 km

Castello di Carlo V

Castle

40.4 km

Acaya Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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48.9 km

Specchia Ruggeri Tower

Highlight • Monument

The tower is part of an extensive defensive system spread along the Apulian and overall Salento coasts, referring to the XV and XVI centuries. Built by Charles V in 1584, …

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55.6 km

Archaeological Site of Roca Vecchia

Highlight • Historical Site

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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56.3 km

Grotta della poesia grande

Lake

58.2 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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59.9 km

View of the Two Sisters (Le Due Sorelle)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful sandy bay and crystal clear waters in Torre dell' Orso, left and right small area without commercial umbrellas, impressive the rocks in the sea called "le due Sorelle" (the two sisters).

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75.4 km

Ipogei sul Lungomare J. Kennedy

Cave Entrance

110 km

Menhir Croce di Bagnolo

Archaeological Site

113 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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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.7 km

13.0 km

10.6 km

4.41 km

1.34 km

994 m

Surfaces

96.0 km

17.4 km

1.67 km

1.50 km

308 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

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Basilica of Santa Croce – Acaya Castle loop from Corigliano d'Otranto

Celestine Palace

Basilica of Santa Croce

Acaya Castle

Specchia Ruggeri Tower

Archaeological Site of Roca Vecchia

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

View of the Two Sisters (Le Due Sorelle)

San Giorgio Square, Melpignano

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