Cala Porta Vecchia Beach – Old Port of Monopoli loop from Capitolo

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Cala Porta Vecchia Beach – Old Port of Monopoli loop from Capitolo

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Cala Porta Vecchia Beach – Old Port of Monopoli loop from Capitolo

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15.3km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.26 km for 85 m

After 6.81 km for 194 m

After 8.40 km for 116 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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268 m

Cintola Tower

Highlight • Monument

Nice little bay and old watchtower on the coast, but on the road.

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5.49 km

Cala Porta Vecchia Beach

Highlight • Beach

Public beach in the heart of Monopoli, located against the old defensive walls of the city.

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6.81 km

Building dating back to the sixteenth century, wanted by the emperor Charles V, built on a relief that takes the name of Punta Pinna. In the 17th century it was transformed and used as a noble residence. Over the years, the castle has been associated with legends of phenomena related to the paranormal. Today it represents a suggestive attractive venue for exhibitions and events.

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7.02 km

Old Port of Monopoli

Highlight • Historical Site

The port of Monopoli is one of the oldest ports on the Adriatic coast of Puglia. Its origins are pre-Roman even if it was precisely under the impulse of Rome that Monopoli, and its port, acquired strategic and commercial importance. Nonetheless, the port always remained a difficult mooring, so much so that it earned the nickname of Porto Aspro. The current appearance of the port took shape after the unification of Italy, but was concluded only after the Second World War.

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11.2 km

Porto Marzano Beach

Highlight • Beach

11.8 km

Porto Ghiacciolo Beach

Highlight • Beach

Porto Ghiacciolo is one of the most charming coves in Monopoli, located south of the city center, at the foot of the Abbey of Santo Stefano. This beach is characterized by fine, light sand, crystalline waters that vary from emerald green to intense blue, and gently sloping seabeds, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The name "Ghiacciolo" comes from the fresh sea currents that cross the area, giving the water a pleasantly refreshing temperature even in the hottest months.

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