Experience recommended by SalentoBike
Dairy and capocollo in Martina Franca
Mozzarella and burrata with the cheesemaker, then the cured meat named after the town.
What you do
In Martina Franca capocollo is part of daily life, and this experience puts it side by side with fresh dairy. Two different crafts, one countryside.
You start in the dairy, where the cheesemaker shows you how mozzarella and burrata come to life. Then you move on to capocollo di Martina Franca and how it is prepared, with a stop at the cowshed.
At the end you sit down to taste. If you want a fuller table, there are versions with antipasti or with lunch. The basic version lasts an hour and a half.
By bike
The dairy is in the Itria Valley, far from my bases in Lecce, San Foca and Calimera. Riding there from Lecce makes no sense, and I will not suggest it.
If you are staying in that area, I can deliver the bike to you for a surcharge based on distance. With a self-guided route, GPX and roadbook, you explore at your own pace and leave the bike locked with the included lock while you are at the dairy. If you are based in Salento, keep this visit for a day off the bike.
Nearby bike routes, with GPX track
Frequently asked questions
- What exactly will we see?
- Mozzarella and burrata being made, how capocollo di Martina Franca is prepared, and the cowshed. Then there is the tasting.
- How long is it and when?
- The basic version lasts an hour and a half, the antipasti or lunch versions a little longer. The time is arranged with you and confirmed in the quote.
- What language?
- English. If you prefer another language, tell me and I will check.
- How much does it cost?
- I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bikes and route. No online payment.
- Can we bring children?
- Tell me their ages and I will answer in the quote.
- How do I book?
- Send me the day and the number of people, at least two, and I send you a quote. No online payment.
Add it to your trip
The final cost comes in a tailored quote, together with bikes and route. There is no online payment.
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