Cammino del Salento Via del Mare

Cammino del Salento Via del Mare

Puglia, Italy

Puglia, Lecce to Gagliano del Capo

Distance

114 km

Stages

5

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 113.7 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.

Highlights

  • Torre dell'Orso
  • Porto Badisco
  • Otranto Castle
  • Torre Specchia Ruggeri
  • Gagliano del Capo

Stages

  1. 1

    Lecce to San Focaeasy

    25 km7 m29 m

  2. 2

    San Foca to Otrantoeasy

    23 km61 m71 m

  3. 3

    Otranto to Cerfignanomoderate

    21 km248 m227 m

  4. 4

    Cerfignano to Tricasemoderate

    23 km365 m363 m

  5. 5

    Tricase to Gagliano del Capomoderate

    22 km350 m283 m

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