Cammino del Salento Via dei Borghi

Cammino del Salento Via dei Borghi

Puglia, Italy

Puglia, Lecce to Gagliano del Capo

Distance

135 km

Stages

6

Difficulty

easy

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 135.1 km cultural walk through Puglia, six stages of history, olive trees, and coastal vistas. Starting in Lecce, with its Baroque architecture and ancient Roman amphitheater, you’ll traverse the mosaic-tiled Otranto Cathedral before reaching Gagliano del Capo, where the Adriatic Sea . The scent of saltwater mingles with the earthiness of centuries-old olive groves. This route is a blend of gentle hills and dramatic cliffs, ideal for those seeking both culture and tranquility. April to June, September to October, perfect months for this journey.

Highlights

  • Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce
  • Cattedrale di Otranto
  • Castello Aragonese di Otranto
  • Grotta delle Tre Porte
  • Punta Ristola

Stages

  1. 1

    Lecce to Copertinoeasy

    23 km8 m6 m

  2. 2

    Copertino to Galatinaeasy

    23 km27 m35 m

  3. 3

    Galatina to Maglieeasy

    23 km36 m110 m

  4. 4

    Maglie to Otrantoeasy

    23 km262 m267 m

  5. 5

    Otranto to Tricaseeasy

    22 km389 m356 m

  6. 6

    Tricase to Gagliano del Capoeasy

    23 km430 m406 m

Walk it with AppyPilgrim

Offline maps, stage detail, weather, and Appy AI for this route are in the app.

Get it on the App Store