Where does it start and finish?

It starts at Otranto harbour and ends in the old town, after the coastal towers and caves, the old bauxite quarry lake and the Colle della Minerva.

How much does it cost?

I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bikes and route. No online payment.

How long is it and which language does the guide speak?

The hike runs on request. I will include the length, time and language in your quote, depending on the date.

Yes, if they are at least 8 years old.

The guide and insurance. Bring your own water and snacks.

Send me the date, the number of people and whether you need a bike. I will send you a quote. No online payment.

Experience recommended by SalentoBike

Hiking tour from Otranto to the bauxite quarry lake

Start at the harbour, finish in the old town, with towers, caves and the Colle della Minerva in between.

What you do

This hike starts where most visits to Otranto end: at the harbour. From there you leave town on foot with a guide and head into the Costa Otranto-Leuca park.

The path follows the coast past towers and caves, then reaches the lake that has formed inside the old bauxite quarry, a landscape you would not expect so close to the sea. You also climb the Colle della Minerva before walking back into the old town.

It is a loop that ties together town, coast and countryside in one walk. Insurance is included, food and drinks are not. The minimum age is 8.

By bike

Otranto is one of the finest places to ride to on the Adriatic coast. You can cycle into town in the morning, lock the bike with the lock provided and set off on the hike, or make it a full day off the saddle.

San Foca is one of my bases, with free pick-up and return just like Lecce and Calimera, and a good starting point for a route along the Adriatic. If you are staying in Otranto, I can deliver the bike to your accommodation for a surcharge based on distance. I will plan the self-guided route with GPX and roadbook for you.

Nearby bike routes, with GPX track

Frequently asked questions

Where does it start and finish?: It starts at Otranto harbour and ends in the old town, after the coastal towers and caves, the old bauxite quarry lake and the Colle della Minerva.
How much does it cost?: I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bikes and route. No online payment.
How long is it and which language does the guide speak?: The hike runs on request. I will include the length, time and language in your quote, depending on the date.
Can children come?: Yes, if they are at least 8 years old.
What is included?: The guide and insurance. Bring your own water and snacks.
How do I book?: Send me the date, the number of people and whether you need a bike. I will send you a quote. No online payment.

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The final cost comes in a tailored quote, together with bikes and route. There is no online payment.

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