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View of the Otranto Coast – Ciolo Bridge loop from Gagliano-Leuca

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View of the Otranto Coast – Ciolo Bridge loop from Gagliano-Leuca

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View of the Otranto Coast – Ciolo Bridge loop from Gagliano-Leuca

02:20

34.8km

520m

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: June 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.05 km

Natural Sea Cave

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This small cave is easy to miss. A staircase leads down to her. The turquoise-blue shimmer indicates where you can dive out into the sea.

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17.1 km

La Guardiola Viewpoint

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Spectacular view with kiosk (not always open early in the morning)

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20.5 km

Ciolo Bridge

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Immediately after the bridge to the south, there is a good place to stop for refreshments.

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20.8 km

Ciolo Bridge

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The name Ciolo derives from the Salento word "Giolo" or thieving magpie, this is because the area is rich in nests of this species. The beautiful cove is cut by …

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23.0 km

View of the cliffs at Santa Maria di Leuca

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Most extreme point of the south of the region characterized by fantastic cliffs and meeting point of the Ionian and Adriatic

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27.1 km

View of Santa Maria di Leuca and its lighthouse

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A place, the most leaning towards the meeting of two seas ... thus, it seems like stitching up two fabrics that together form the sea, a fundamental element for us Salento together with the sun of course 😅

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34.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

6.62 km

6.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

8.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

31°C

24°C

2 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 6, 2026,Brevi nel Salento - Finibus Terrae, la conquista

Stories, images and gpx freely available at salentobiketrail.com/finibus-terrae-la-conquista

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Natural Sea Cave

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