Apulia
Mediterranean beauty
Apulia (or “Puglia” in Italian) is in southeastern Italy that forms the heel part of Italy’s boot, bordered by The Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The region has a rich cultural history dating back to ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Tall cliffs plunge into the blue ocean, and sandy beaches offer great swimming stops.
Cyclists enjoy the easy riding in Apulia, in part due to the lack of crowds and traffic. The landscape is unspoiled by development and there are great beaches, castles, and vineyards to visit along the way. The Mediterranean cuisine will be a highlight of each day – copious amounts of vegetables, pasta, and seafood grown or made locally! The best time for cycling is April and May, with perfect temps and the entire region is in full bloom, or September through early October, during the grape harvest.
“Our adventure through Puglia was unforgettable! This region offers so much history, culture, and beautiful scenery. Every day of the bike tour is unique and different. It's especially nice to explore this amazing region that I imagine most Americans are not familiar with. Basically, from start to finish, this trip was just perfect. This was a wonderful way to experience an amazing region of Italy. Grazie!”
Level of difficulty
Tours using road, hybrid or touring bikes:
- Mostly flat
- Flat with some gentle slopes
- Rolling, hilly terrain
- Some long and/or steep climbs
- Extensive climbing
Tours using mountain bikes:
- Mostly flat, wide trails
- Some gentle slopes, wide trails
- Rolling, hilly terrain and/or narrow trails
- Some long and/or steep climbs and/or technical trails
- Extensive climbing and/or highly technical trails
Apulia: Cycling the Heel of Italy’s Boot
Country: Italy
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays: Mar 23-Jun 15, Aug 24-Oct 19; Fridays: May 10-Jun 7, Sep 6-27, 2019 (minimum 2 participants, additional dates upon request for 5+ participants)
Apulia and Basilicata: Matera to Lecce
Country: Italy
Self-Guided: from €750 (US$876)
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
May 6, 20; Jun 17; Sep 2, 23; Oct 7, 2019 (minimum 4 participants)
Self-Guided:
Daily: Mar 15-Jun 15; Aug 15-Nov 5, 2019
