Puglia Bike Experience: Valle d'Itria, the Adriatic Coast and Salento
One region, three very different landscapes. We provide the Trek bike, the GPX routes and a phone number for the day; you ride on your own, wherever you are staying in Puglia.
By Eugenio TommasiUpdated 2 October 2026 6 min read
- Trek road, gravel and e-bikes, sizes XS to 61
- GPX routes for the Valle d'Itria, the Adriatic coast and Salento
- Delivery across Puglia, priced on distance
- Self-guided: phone support for the whole rental
A Puglia bike experience across the whole region
Puglia is long: the trulli of the Valle d'Itria are more than 100 km north of Lecce, and the tip of Salento is further south still. Most visitors stay in one area, so this page is about riding where you are, not only around Lecce. We are SalentoBike, a bike rental based in Lecce: we prepare a Trek road, gravel or e-bike for your size, hand over GPX routes and stay reachable by phone. Every ride is self-guided; we do not run guided tours. If you want a licensed guide for a town visit, that is booked separately with a qualified third party.
Three landscapes, three kinds of riding
Valle d'Itria: trulli, white roads and gentle hills
Locorotondo, Alberobello and Martina Franca sit on a loop of about 31 km on quiet secondary roads through olive groves and vineyards. The terrain is rolling rather than flat (about 250 m of climbing on that loop, a routing estimate), so an e-bike is a sensible choice on hot days. For the unpaved section of the Ciclovia dell'Acquedotto Pugliese take the Trek Checkpoint ALR gravel bike. Details: bike rental in the Valle d'Itria and bike rental in Alberobello.
The Adriatic coast: Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and Ostuni
Between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli the coves are close enough to ride between rather than drive. Further south, many guests stay in masserie in the countryside around Ostuni, where a delivered bike is often the only practical way to ride. See bike rental in Polignano a Mare and bike rental in Ostuni.
Salento: flat roads and two seas
Around Lecce the roads are flat and quiet: a 20.5 km ride to the coast at San Cataldo, 22 km along the Adriatic from San Foca to Otranto, or the 52.6 km Litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca for a long day. For day rides with a planned route see self-guided bike tours in Salento; for several days in a row see Puglia bike tours.
How you get the bike
- Free pickup at our bike depots in Lecce (Via Francesco Ribezzo 2D, a few minutes from the station), San Foca and Calimera.
- Delivery to your accommodation anywhere in Puglia, priced on the distance from Lecce: for example about 77 km to Ostuni, 104 km to Locorotondo and 116 km to Polignano a Mare. We confirm the cost before you book.
- Rental from 35 euro a day on rentals of 8 days or more, 50 euro for a single day, with helmet, lock, lights, repair kit and GPX routes included. Full prices on bike rental in Puglia.
Prices
The same 2026 price list we quote everywhere in Puglia — per bike, in euro.
Road & gravel bikes · Rental price list
| 1 day | 50€ / day |
|---|---|
| 2–3 days | 45€ / day |
| 4–7 days | 40€ / day |
| 8+ days | 35€ / day |
All accessories included in the price. The price includes all accessories: helmet, lock, lights, frame bag, phone mount, Garmin/GPS mount, rear rack if you need one, pump and repair kit, spare inner tube.
Helmet, front and rear lights, lock, frame bag, phone mount, pump, repair kit and spare inner tube always included. No deposit required. Pickup and return at our points in Lecce, Calimera and San Foca with flexible hours; we also deliver to your accommodation — the delivery cost depends on the distance and is confirmed when you book.
Rockrider e-MTB · Rental price list
| 1 day | 55€ / day |
|---|---|
| 2–3 days | 50€ / day |
| 4–7 days | 45€ / day |
| 8+ days | 40€ / day |
All accessories included in the price. The price includes all accessories: helmet, lock, lights, frame bag, phone mount, Garmin/GPS mount, rear rack if you need one, pump and repair kit, spare inner tube.
Helmet, front and rear lights, lock, frame bag, phone mount, pump, repair kit and spare inner tube always included. No deposit required. Pickup and return at our points in Lecce, Calimera and San Foca with flexible hours; we also deliver to your accommodation — the delivery cost depends on the distance and is confirmed when you book.
Trek e-bikes · Rental price list
| 1 day | 60€ / day |
|---|---|
| 2–3 days | 55€ / day |
| 4–7 days | 50€ / day |
| 8+ days | 45€ / day |
Second removable Trek battery: +10€ per day (about 100 km of total range)
All accessories included in the price. The price includes all accessories: helmet, lock, lights, frame bag, phone mount, Garmin/GPS mount, rear rack if you need one, pump and repair kit, spare inner tube.
Helmet, front and rear lights, lock, frame bag, phone mount, pump, repair kit and spare inner tube always included. No deposit required. Pickup and return at our points in Lecce, Calimera and San Foca with flexible hours; we also deliver to your accommodation — the delivery cost depends on the distance and is confirmed when you book.
Included in every rental
The rental price already includes all the accessories — nothing to add, on every bike in the fleet.
- Helmet
- Front and rear lights
- Lock
- Small frame bag
- Phone mount
- Pump
- Repair kit (pump, inflate and repair)
- Spare inner tube
- Rear rack, if you need one (except Trek Domane)
- Garmin / GPS mount
Optional extras
Add them when you book — we set the bike up before delivery.
- Clipless pedals SPD (MTB), SPD-SL or Look (road)+5€
- Panniers / double bag (2 × 15 lt = 30 lt)Not available on the Trek Domane+2€ / day
- Child seatE-bikes onlyon request
Second removable Trek battery: +10€ per day. No security deposit required. Sizes from 49 to 61 (XS to XL).
Contact our team
Tell us your dates and where you are staying — we'll confirm availability, delivery and the final price.
Accepted payments
- Cash
You pay when you collect the bike: cash, credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer.
How it works
- Tell us where you are staying in Puglia, your dates and your height.
- We confirm the bike, the size and the pickup point or the delivery cost, and send routes for your area.
- Collect the bike in Lecce, San Foca or Calimera, or receive it at your accommodation, with GPX files and route notes.
- Ride at your own pace. You have our number for the whole rental; pay on pickup or delivery, no deposit.
Why riders choose us
The bikes are current Trek models, serviced between every rental, and you deal directly with the owner on WhatsApp. Read what riders say on our reviews page.
FAQ
- Which parts of Puglia can I ride with a SalentoBike rental?
- All of them. The bike starts from our depots in Lecce, San Foca or Calimera, or we deliver it to your accommodation in the Valle d'Itria, on the Adriatic coast or anywhere else in Puglia. Routes for each area are sent as GPX files.
- Can you deliver a bike to the Valle d'Itria or to Polignano a Mare?
- Yes. Delivery is priced on the distance from Lecce: about 104 km to Locorotondo and 116 km to Polignano a Mare. Tell us your address and dates and we confirm the cost before you book.
- Is the Valle d'Itria hilly for cycling?
- It is rolling rather than steep. The Locorotondo, Alberobello and Martina Franca loop is about 31 km with roughly 250 m of climbing in short rises. Road and gravel bikes both work; an e-bike makes it easier on hot days.
- Which bike suits the Ciclovia dell'Acquedotto Pugliese?
- The Trek Checkpoint ALR gravel bike, with 40-42 mm tubeless tyres. The Trek Domane AL road bike is quicker on asphalt but not suited to the unpaved section.
- Can I add a local guide to my ride?
- We do not run guided tours: every ride is self-guided, with GPX routes and phone support from us. If you want a licensed guide for a town or a site, it is booked separately with a qualified third party.
Tell us where you are staying in Puglia and your height. We confirm the bike, the routes for your area and the pickup point or delivery cost before you pay anything.