Puglia combines great scenery, relatively gentle terrain, excellent food, and authentic Italian towns.

We start this trip on the  quiet coastal roads connecting beaches, fishing villages, and historic ports. Then we move inland to the historical towns to visit Lecce – the Venice of the South – among other smaller towns. Our trip ends in the most scenic valley in Puglia, where the balance between the rolling hills and the beauty of the landscape reaches the zenith. A place best described by the sentence: “Beauty in the landscape is the substance that feeds the soul’s need for connection and expression”.

Mostly flat to rolling terrain

• Compared with many parts of Italy, much of Puglia is relatively flat.
• Suitable for recreational riders, touring cyclists, and families.

Beautiful historic towns

• Cycle between whitewashed villages and UNESCO-listed sites.
• The trip includes Alberobello with its famous trulli houses, Lecce with its Baroque architecture, and Ostuni, known as the “White City.”

Food and wine stops everywhere

• Fresh olive oil, seafood, burrata, orecchiette pasta, and local wines.
• Small towns often have cafés and bakeries ideal for cycling breaks.
• The food is as memorable as the cycling itself.

Rural landscapes

• Endless olive groves, vineyards, stone walls, and traditional farmhouses (masserie).
• Quiet backroads 

Authentic atmosphere

• Puglia is less crowded than destinations such as Tuscany or Amalfi Coast.
• Experience local life, markets, and village squares at a slower pace.

Best time to ride

• Spring (April–June): mild temperatures, wildflowers, green landscapes.
• Autumn (September–October): warmer weather, golden fields, fewer crowds.