Trekking in Salento: excursions and tours

Over 100 kilometers of paths, mule tracks and single treks in unspoiled nature of the Capo di Leuca.

365 days, 4 seasons to discover all the colors of the Salento trekking. Ancient peasant tracts that long dry stone walls, built more than 200 years ago, connect the most panoramic points of the Adriatic coast.

The "Vie del Sale" that between the sea and the countryside connected the villages of the hinterland with the sea. The trails of the Ciolo Canyon that in 2019 will be protagonists of the mountain running world championship, the steep descents to the sea, drawn, long ago, by fearless fishermen. Routes rich in charm and traditions that trace the history of this territory in a constantly changing nature and unexpected beauties.

Walking to Capo di Leuca in the Regional Natural Park Otranto-Leuca is a continuous alternation of beautiful views, natural landscapes on the sea, stretches of ancient olive trees, rural buildings and ancient villages, an experience that remains indelible in the mind and heart of every trekkers .

- Ancient path of the Mannuta (5km): overlooking the sea along the Adriatic coast, lush vegetation and unspoiled nature.

- Tratturi del Ciolo (3km): the charm of the Ciolo Canyon and its ancient prehistoric caves.

- Path of Caves Cipolliane (3km): easy and suggestive path that culminates with the visit of the splendid homonymous caves.

- Paths of the Vie del Sale (6km): History, tradition and views immersed in nature and the Mediterranean scrubland.

- La Traccia Sudest (83km): multi-route itinerary in the Natural Park to discover the Adriatic coast of Salento.

- Moontrekking (4km): Trekking in the moonlight that turns on the sea every full moon night.



Many of the itineraries can be chained or turned into a ring.

Along the itineraries it is not possible to find water supplies. It will be possible to request maps of itineraries and to ask information directly to local services and guides.

Along some itineraries and in some periods of the year will be available supports for eating and drinking.