Coastal Hiking Puglia
Olives, orange trees and ancient fishing villages.
Arrival in Otranto
Circular tour Otranto
Your hiking adventure begins in the idyllic Idro Valley. The source of the river of the same name is in the small village of Monte S. Angelo. The landscape is very fertile, orchids, orange trees and numerous vegetables grow along the way. Across the olive groves and past the pretty stone church across the river back to Otranto, the "Pearl of the Orient".
Otranto – Porto Badisco
Through the labyrinth of narrow streets of the old town you reach the new harbour. Along the coast there are numerous opportunities to stop for a swim in the crystal clear water. Soon you will catch your first glimpse of the Punta Palascia lighthouse, which from now on will be your constant companion on the way to Porto Badisco.
Today's hike takes you to the picturesque bay of Porto Badisco. Along narrow footpaths along the coast, the traditional "pagliari" - round buildings with flat roofs and dry-stone walls in which shepherds used to sleep - line the path. Across the plateau inland, over fields and through pine forests to your destination today, the spa town of Santa Cesarea Terme.
Follow the old shepherds' paths further inland to the ancient town of Castro, which impresses with its imposing town wall. The small harbour invites you to linger, take enough time to visit the old town. Then along a stony path by the sea to the mysterious Acquaviva Bay. Continue through the densely wooded Acquaviva valley to Marittima.
Marittima – Marina Serra
The trail winds through olive groves with impressive olive trees before you reach the first of several "tratturi", an ancient system of roads and paths used by the locals to connect the sea or villages and fields. Soon you will see the sea in front of you, rest in Tricase Porto for an iced coffee before arriving at the coastal village of Marina Serra.
Marina Serra – Lecce
At the end of your journey you follow the coast once again and walk on ancient tratturi to Novaglie, where you can take a rewarding break on the beach. Here begins the breath-taking "Cipolliane Way", named after the impressive caves you can visit along the way. From the delightful Ciolo Bay through the Ciolo Valley to Gagliano del Capo, from where a short train ride takes you to the baroque city of Lecce.
Departure or extension
Tour character
The daily tours between 2 and max. 5 hours are easy to manage with a good basic level of fitness. For the most part, you will hike on rocky coastal paths and narrow hiking trails, where sure-footedness and a bit of a head for heights are required. A few sections lead partly on asphalted side roads through the small villages and towns.
| Season Saison 1 20.03.2023 - 23.05.2023 01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023 daily | Season Saison 2 24.05.2023 - 26.06.2023 01.09.2023 - 30.09.2023 daily | Season Saison 3 27.06.2023 - 18.07.2023 daily | Season Saison 4 19.07.2023 - 26.07.2023 daily | |
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| Coastal Hiking Puglia, 8 days, IT-APWOL-08X | ||||
| Base price | 749.00 | 799.00 | 829.00 | 859.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 259.00 | 359.00 | 379.00 | 399.00 |
Category: beautiful, typical for the country 3***and mostly 4****-hotels, and comfortable B&Bs (partly with pool) and 1x traditional masseria (ital. country house)
Additional nights can be booked in each stage town, prices on request!
Included:
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- 2 dinner (Porto Badisco and Marina Serra)
- Luggage transfer
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
- GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Optional:
- Airport transfer from Brindisi to Otranto, costs EUR 130 per ride (max. 8 people).
- Airport transfer from Bari to Otranto, costs EUR 285 per ride (max. 3 people), costs EUR 350 per ride (max. 8 people).
- Return transfer from Lecce to the airport Brindisi, costs EUR 110 per ride (max. 3 people), costs EUR 130 per ride (max. 8 people).
- Return transfer from Lecce to the airport Bari, costs EUR 240 per ride (max. 3 people), costs EUR 275 per ride (max. 8 people).
- Optional transfer (instead train ride) from Gagliano to Lecce on day 7, costs EUR 100 per ride (max. 3 people, EUR 235 per ride (max. 8 people).
- Reservations are required for all transfers, payable in advance.
Anreise / Parken / Abreise:
- Rail journey to Lecce and by bus (www.provincia.le.it) in approx. 1.5 hours to Otranto.
- Brindisi or Bari airport. From there by bus or train to the respective railway station and by train to Lecce (from Brindisi approx. 1 hour and from Bari approx. 2 hours), continuing by bus to Otranto.
- Return from Lecce by train to Brindisi or Bari (from Brindisi approx. 1 hour and from Bari approx. 2 hours) and continue by bus or train to the respective airport.
Hinweis:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
- Train ride from Gagliano to Lecce, approx. EUR 7 per person.
- You can find more important information according to the Package Travel Act here!
