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Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Otranto

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes – Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint loop from Otranto

Routes
Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Otranto

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes – Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint loop from Otranto

Moderate

5.0

(2)

29

riders

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes – Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint loop from Otranto

02:19

40.1km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 17, 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 40.1 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.13 km

Baia dei Turchi (Turks' Bay), Otranto

Highlight • Beach

suggestive view, caution on the border

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2

7.55 km

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Here the Alimini Lakes reach the sea. The lake closest to the coast, called Alimini Grande, is of lagoon origin and is made up of brackish water. The smallest, on …

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3

16.0 km

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

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4

16.8 km

Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this stretch of road and stopping in the parking area, you can admire the panorama of the sandstone cliffs of Torre dell'Orso. It is perhaps one of the most …

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5

21.0 km

Lovers' Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stretch of coast among the most scenic of Salento and for this reason among the most popular and admired places. To fully enjoy the suggestion I suggest visiting it in periods of low tourist turnout.

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6

21.0 km

Torre Sant'Andrea Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The main beach, subject to the genius of nature, is protected from the winds and the sea is often calm and enjoyable by all.

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7

22.6 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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36.4 km

Grotta Sfondata

Cave Entrance

9

39.8 km

Otranto

Highlight • Settlement

Otranto is one of the most famous and characteristic towns in the province of Lecce. It has almost 6,000 inhabitants and is the easternmost town in Italy. Various peoples and …

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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

5.59 km

5.16 km

3.19 km

1.25 km

206 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

11.9 km

3.76 km

1.55 km

434 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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