Lecce : 3 hours Hike in maria di Leuca the southern Tip of Puglia

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1. Meeting point. From Lecce private transportation to the start of the Hike. The drive is 1 hour long. I can also come and pick you up from anywhere south of brindisi Like Nardo, Gallipoli, Otranto etc

   1 h

2. Starting point of the Hike. Along Puglia's southly Adriatic coast, the rocky reefs highlight the intense blue of the water at Marina di Novaglie.The area saw ancient settlements by indigenous people and by the Greeks. Few traces remain now. The more recent history of basilian monks in the 9th century did leave some marks, most notably in caves that were used as rock churches.

   5 min

3. After 2.6 kms (40mins) hiking along the coastline stop at Ponte Ciolo. Ciolo is a narrow coastal inlet and a site of historical and environmental interest. Possibility to take a swim.

   40 min

4. After 3,7 kms (55mins) hiking uphill along a natural canyon to Gagliano del capo. In Gagliano del Capo, an authentic Salentinian Village, we do a Coffee brake. You can try some salentinian delicatessen like Rustico and Pasticciotto and drink a traditional Caffe Leccese.

   55 min

5. After 5,7 (75mins) walk a flat path back to the coast line surrounded by olive trees, agricultural fields and Paglaras huts (salento version of Trulli). The hike ends at Santa Maria di Leuca iconic lighthouse. With its height of 47 metres, and position at 102 metres above sea level, is the second most important lighthouse in Italy, after Genova. Next to the lighthouse is the large Sanctuary, or Basilica, De Finibus Terrae ("End of the Land", 1720-1755), built to commemorate the passage of St. Peter here during his travel to Italyhe end of the Hike. The two seas meeting each other. end of the via Francigena walk.

   1,3 h

6. Here you can choose 1) Light lunch Like Piadina or Puccia (salentinian sandwich) (Not included) at the most local Bar in town. OR 2) Proper fresh fish lunch in a splendid location with Harbour and sea view.[RECCOMENDED OPTION]. OR 3) No lunch -LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED-

   1 h

7. End of the day. The drive back to Lecce from Santa maria di Leuca is 1 hour long. I can also take you back to any of the towns south of Brindisi Like Nardo Otranto Gallipoli etc

   1 h

Cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.

Recensioni

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How it compares in Lecce

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 40 gite di un giorno we list in Lecce.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 40.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lecce

Lecce is a Baroque city in Italy's heel, built in honey-coloured limestone and carved with flowers, animals and saints on every façade.

Lecce's soft local limestone could be carved like wood, and the architects of the seventeenth century used it to cover churches and palaces in garlands, cherubs, animals and plants, a style called Leccese Baroque. The Basilica of Santa Croce has the richest façade, and the Piazza del Duomo is a closed square with a campanile. A Roman amphitheatre lies half uncovered in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, and the city is sometimes called the Florence of the South.

Top-ranked sights in Lecce: Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce), Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce), Porta Napoli.

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