Cammino del Salento Via del Mare
Puglia, Italy
Italy · Lecce, Italy → Gagliano del Capo, Italy
Distance
114 km
Stages
5
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 110 km coastal walk from Lecce to Gagliano del Capo, the Cammino del Salento Via del Mare is a sensory feast. Five stages of sun-warmed sand, rocky cliffs, and the salty tang of the Adriatic breeze.
Historical sites dot the path: the medieval Torre dell'Orso stands sentinel, while Porto Badisco whispers tales of Aeneas. With 1,031 m of elevation gain, it’s perfect for beginners seeking a week of discovery.
April to June and September to October are ideal, fewer crowds, pleasant weather. This is walking as an art form, where every step is a brushstroke on the canvas of Puglia.
Stages
5 stages
Stage 1Lecce → San Foca
easyDistance25 kmAscent7 mDescent29 m
Stage 2Distance23 kmAscent61 mDescent71 m
Stage 3Otranto → Cerfignano
moderateDistance21 kmAscent248 mDescent227 m
Stage 4Cerfignano → Tricase
moderateDistance23 kmAscent365 mDescent363 m
Stage 5Tricase → Gagliano del Capo
moderateDistance22 kmAscent350 mDescent283 m
Points of interest
- Otranto Cathedral
- Monastero degli Olivetani
Monastero degli Olivetani. Monastery in Romanesque style, in Lecce, Italy.
- Leuca
- Villa Sticchi
Villa Sticchi. Palace in Moorish Revival style, in Santa Cesarea Terme, Italy.
- Tower of San Foca
Tower of San Foca. Tower, in Melendugno, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Grotta delle Tre Porte
- Marina di Leuca
- Torre dell'Omomorto
Torre dell'Omomorto. Tower in Renaissance style, in Castrignano del Capo, Italy.
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