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Apulia: Alberobello and the Coast
The Apulia region of south-eastern Italy has quite a story to tell, having been in the hands of the Greeks, the Romans, the Ottomans, the Spaniards and other colourful peoples, each which have contributed to the region’s dialects, flavourful cuisine, and distinctive architecture. This is Italy’s best kept secret for outstanding cycling. From Monopoli, crossroads of culture, to the charming Alberobello, enjoy superlative rides through sparsely inhabited ancient olive groves, Mediterranean Mache and invigorating coastal roads with views that make you fall in love.
Route
Day 1: Arrive in Monopoli
Day 2: From Monopoli to Alberobello
Day 3: Loop ride via Locorotondo and Cisternino
Day 4: Ride from Alberobello to Monopoli
Day 5: Arrivederci Monopoli!
Day 1: Arrive in Monopoli
Arrive in the glorious coastal town overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Get lost in the labyrinth of streets amidst whitewashed houses. Visit the main church, and the stunning, Fortress overlooking the deep sea.
Day 2: From Monopoli to Alberobello
41 km
Ride inland through the distinctive Apulican landscape, including a visit to the enchanting caves of Castellana. Continue to the Trulli capital of the world: Alberobello. The trulli, or white washed stone houses with conical roofs, are exceptionally intriguing and comfortable, as you will experience tonight when you sleep in one. The 1,000 trulli surround you such that you truly feel transported into another world.
41 km, 500m ascent, 100m descent
Day 3: Loop ride via Locorotondo and Cisternino
53 km
Today you cycle along quiet back roads that wind through rolling hills dotted by endless olive groves. Nearing the town of Locorotondo, vineyards start to dominate the countryside as this is an area where sublime white wines are produced. The name Locorotondo means 'round place' and this is exactly what the shape of the old town is like. It is listed as one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy and its heritage includes several beautiful churches and a labyrinth of whitewashed alleys.
53 km, 600m ascent, 600m descent
Day 4: Ride from Alberobello to Monopoli
34 km
From Alberobello you ride to the Adriatic coast. The route leads you through the beautiful scenery of ochre coloured fields dotted with gnarly olive trees and trulli of all kinds and sizes. Cycle along a panoramic coastal road that is a natural balcony overlooking the beautiful blue waters of the Adriatic. Descend on winding roads, feeling the sea air to arrive at the town of Conversano. The coastal planes are cultivated with a variety of crops and dotted with elegant 'masserie' farmsteads. Cycle on to reach Monopoli, a bustling fishing town, with splendid white-washed houses and narrow alleyways and our charming accommodation positioned in the heart of the old town.
34 km, 290m ascent, 705m descent
Day 5: Arrivederci Monopoli!
The trip and our services end after breakfast. You may have booked extra nights in Lecce or a transfer to the airport.
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