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View of the Two Sisters (Le Due Sorelle) – Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) loop from Otranto

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Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Otranto

View of the Two Sisters (Le Due Sorelle) – Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) loop from Otranto

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View of the Two Sisters (Le Due Sorelle) – Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) loop from Otranto

02:50

42.4km

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 66 m for 13 m

After 42.3 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.59 km

Little Road Between the Farms

Highlight • Trail

2

6.11 km

Bay of the Turks

Highlight • Beach

Gorgeous beach 🌊☀️❗💙

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6.77 km

Baia dei Turchi

Beach

4

13.9 km

After having crossed the pine forest of Sant'Andrea, through a small path, we reconquer the coast; the dense and luxuriant vegetation gives us a suggestive setting.

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5

17.7 km

Torre dell'Orso Pine Forest

Highlight • Forest

Crossing the cool pine forest you can easily reach the splendid (but unfortunately always crowded in summer) beach of the 2 sisters.

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6

18.0 km

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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7

18.0 km

View of the Faraglioni of Sant'Andrea (The Two Sisters)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

One of the greatest masterpieces of Salento nature. As beautiful as they are famous, the stacks of Sant'Andrea are the apex of a wonderful Adriatic coast, to be enjoyed meter after meter without being distracted by cameras, cell phones or any electronic devilry. The eyes without the interposition of artificial filters will enjoy the show to the fullest, obviously by bike.

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19.4 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

9

23.0 km

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

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10

24.9 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 the medieval hamlet with the remains of the surrounding walls, the church, some houses and a ritual hypogeum area. The Messapian area is also of considerable importance, with the imposing walls still clearly visible along their entire route, such as the coastal strip with traces of the foundation of square-plan buildings, the wells, the necropolis, which located both inside and outside the fenced area of ​​the Park.

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B

42.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

4.56 km

4.05 km

3.71 km

2.33 km

206 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

10.2 km

5.89 km

1.02 km

276 m

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Wednesday 1 July

33°C

22°C

24 %

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Comments

December 30, 2022,PUGLIA- San Foca gen Süden nach Otranto
An adventure!
The further south you go, the steeper the coast and the villas become more luxurious, the garbage is no longer visible. You can drive along wonderful paths along the cliffs. Over the roofs of caves! And through bamboo jungle. A path about 20 cm wide has been cleared, I could barely fit through when pushing the bike. And …

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