Experience recommended by SalentoBike
Live mozzarella making at a farm in Monopoli
The cheesemaker at work in front of you, then fresh and aged cheeses and a brunch.
What you do
In the countryside of Monopoli there is a masseria with its own dairy. You step in, stand close to the bench and watch the cheesemaker turn curd into mozzarella, live, just a few steps away.
It is a demonstration rather than a hands-on class: the pleasure is seeing the movements up close, the timing, hands that know exactly what to do, and asking all the questions you like.
Then you sit down. You taste fresh and aged cheeses and there is a brunch, which makes this hour at the farm a great way to start or break up the day.
By bike
Monopoli is on the coast further north, far from my bases in Lecce, San Foca and Calimera. I will not suggest riding there from Lecce.
If you are staying in that area, I can deliver the bike to your accommodation for a surcharge based on distance and prepare a self-guided route with GPX and roadbook through the surrounding countryside. With brunch included, the farm is a perfect mid-ride stop, with the bike locked with the kit lock. Or keep it for a day without the bike.
Nearby bike routes, with GPX track
Frequently asked questions
- Do we work the curd ourselves?
- No, it is a live demonstration by the cheesemaker, followed by the tasting and the brunch.
- How long is it and when can we go?
- One hour. It runs all year, with times between 9:00 and 18:00: we fix the exact slot in your quote.
- What language is it in?
- Italian. Other languages can be requested: tell me and I will check.
- What is included?
- The dairy visit with the demonstration, a tasting of fresh and aged cheeses, and a brunch.
- How much is it?
- I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bike and route. There is no online payment.
- Can I book on my own?
- Yes, even for one person. Send me the date and the number of people, with the ages of any children, and I reply with a quote.
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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