Salento Cycling Routes, Included With Your Bike Rental
Rent a road, gravel or e-bike in Salento, Puglia (southern Italy), and we send you GPX tracks and maps for the rides you want, tailored to you and included in the price.
Rent a bike, get the routes: how it works
Planning rides in a place you don't know takes time. So we do it for you: every rental comes with the GPX tracks and route maps you ask for, at no extra cost.
Tell us how you like to ride
Write to us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates, the type of bike, your height and the rides you have in mind: sea views, quiet villages, a long day out or a short loop.
We send you GPX tracks and maps
We prepare the tracks and send them by WhatsApp or email, ready to open on your phone or GPS device. Every bike has a phone holder.
Pick up the bike or have it delivered
Pick-up and return are free at our depots in Lecce, San Foca and Calimera, or we deliver to where you're staying, with a fee based on the distance.
What kind of cycling routes you can ride in Salento
Salento is the southern tip of Puglia, the heel of Italy, with the sea on two sides. It is mostly flat and you can ride here almost all year round. We build your tracks around the parts you want to see.
The Adriatic coast
On the eastern side the coast is rocky: cliffs, small coves and old watchtowers, from the beaches near Lecce down towards Otranto and the Capo di Leuca.
The Ionian coast
On the western side you find long sandy beaches, pine woods and coastal parks around Porto Cesareo and Gallipoli, with plenty of places to stop for a swim.
Inland Salento and the Grecìa Salentina
Away from the sea you ride between olive groves, dry-stone walls and old masserie, through the small towns of the Grecìa Salentina. Few cars and short distances between villages.
Quiet country roads
A dense network of low-traffic secondary roads links the towns of Salento: good for road cycling, while the farm tracks between them suit a gravel bike.
The Via Francigena and Salento's cycleways
Salento is also crossed by long-distance routes: the Via Francigena del Sud ends at Santa Maria di Leuca, and on the Ionian side runs Ciclonica – Ciclovia del Salento Ionico. Tell us if you'd like to ride a stretch and we'll include it in your tracks.
For more ideas on where to ride, read our guide to the best bike trails in Salento.
The right bike for each type of route
Road bike
For the coast roads and quiet country roads on asphalt. See our road bike rental.
Gravel bike
For mixing asphalt with dirt tracks between olive groves and along the coast. See our gravel bike rental.
E-bike
For longer days, windy afternoons or a relaxed pace. See our e-bike rental.
Not sure which one? Tell us the routes you have in mind and we'll suggest the right bike.
Check availabilityPrices
GPX tracks and route maps are included in every rental. Here are our daily rates.
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.
What's included with your bike hire
Every bike comes ready to ride, with the kit you need for a full day out.
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).
Pick-up, return and delivery
You can pick up and return the bike for free at any of our three depots:
Our locations
Free pickup and return at our three points in Lecce, San Foca and Calimera. We also deliver across Salento — delivery cost depends on the distance.
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SalentoBike — Lecce
Via Francesco Ribezzo 2D
Opening hours: Every day 9:00–19:00 · Pickup and return by appointment
Rentals near this point
We can also deliver the bike to your accommodation, with a fee based on the distance, confirmed when you book. More on bike rental in Lecce and bike rental in Puglia.
Staying far away? Come to Lecce, pick up the bike for free, ride a coastal loop and be back the same day, with time for a walk in the old town.
Why riders choose SalentoBike for their Salento cycling routes
- Trek road and gravel bikes, Trek and Rockrider e-bikes, set up for your size.
- Routes chosen by people who live and ride here.
- GPX tracks and maps tailored to you, included in the price.
- Free pick-up and return at three depots, or delivery to where you're staying.
- A real person on WhatsApp, before and during your stay.
Prefer a self-guided tour?
If you'd like a full day or several days planned around you, with roadbook and phone support, see our self-guided bike tours in Salento.
Frequently asked questions
- Are GPX tracks and maps included in the bike rental?
- Yes. When you rent a bike from us, we send you GPX tracks and route maps for the rides you want, tailored to you, at no extra cost. You receive them by WhatsApp or email.
- Is Salento good for cycling? Is it hilly?
- Salento is mostly flat and you can ride here almost all year round, mostly on quiet country roads. E-bikes are available if you want extra help.
- What kind of routes can I ride in Salento?
- The Adriatic coast for cliffs and sea views, the Ionian coast for beaches and pine woods, the inland Grecìa Salentina for quiet roads through olive groves. Tell us your style and we'll send the tracks that fit.
- Which bike should I rent for Salento's routes?
- A road bike for asphalt, a gravel bike to mix in dirt tracks, an e-bike for longer or more relaxed days.
- Where can I pick up the bike?
- Pick-up and return are free at our depots in Lecce (Via Ribezzo 2D), San Foca (Via D'Annunzio 13) and Calimera (Via Roma 163). We can also deliver to your accommodation, with a fee based on the distance.
- Can you send me tracks for the Via Francigena?
- Yes. Tell us which stretch you'd like to ride and we'll include it in your tracks, with advice on the right bike for the surface.
- Do I need a deposit?
- No, there is no deposit. Everything you need for the ride comes with the bike: see the section What's included with your bike hire on this page.
Tell us where you want to ride
We'll prepare the bike and the routes, so you only have to pedal.