Bike Tour | Cave of Poetry and Arch of Lovers |
Overview
With Apulia Outdoor you don’t just rent a bike — you embark on a journey that captures the essence of Adriatic Salento.
Our exclusive track Guides you along a route that touches the most iconic and suggestive places of the coast: the romantic Arco degli Innamorati di Sant’Andrea, where the sea carves the rock into legendary shapes, and the magical Grotta della Poesia, a natural pool among the most beautiful in the world, where history and nature meet in a perfect embrace.
You'll ride through golden countryside, fragrant pine forests and changing landscapes at every turn, with the freedom to do so at your own pace, on perfectly equipped premium SCOTT bikes.
One tour, endless emotions: the most authentic Salento DA saddle, with the poetry of the sea always beside.
What's Included
- Assistance
- Repair kit
- Helmet
- Anti-theft chain
- Digital maps
- Use of bicycle
- Local Guide
- The delivery of the bicycle to locations other than the pickup points in Lecce, Melendugno, and Otranto.
Meeting Location
Via Giuseppe Verdi
n9, 73026 Melendugno LE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the Adriatic coast of Salento with a ring bike tour that combines nature, sea and authenticity.
Departing DA Melendugno, you will cycle through quiet country roads to Sant’Andrea, where you can admire the famous stacks and the Arch of Lovers.
The route continues towards Torre dell’Orso, with a panoramic stop on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Two Sisters, and then along the coast to Roca, to visit the legendary Grotta della Poesia and the excavations of Roca Vecchia.
You will return passing DA San Foca, a picturesque fishing village, perfect for a sea break or a lunch overlooking the harbor.
An authentic experience, suitable for everyone, to live Salento between pedaling, Mediterranean scents and breathtaking views.
Advantages of the rental
• SCOTT gravel, MTB or trekking bikes, available in muscle or e-bike versions, perfect for mixed routes.
• Dedicated technical assistance and telephone support throughout the tour.
• Possibility to download the GPS track or use a Garmin device provided on request.
• Helmet, padlock and repair kit included.
• Flexible departure DA Melendugno, with initial briefing and personalized advice on the best DA points.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Assistance.
- repair kit.
- helmet.
- Anti-theft chain.
- Digital maps.
- Use of bicycle.
- Local Guide.
- The delivery of the bicycle to locations other than the pickup points in Lecce, Melendugno, and Otranto.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bike Tour | Cave of Poetry and Arch of Lovers | is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bike Tour | Cave of Poetry and Arch of Lovers | will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Assistance
- Repair kit
- Helmet
- Anti-theft chain
- Digital maps
- Use of bicycle
- Local Guide
- The delivery of the bicycle to locations other than the pickup points in Lecce, Melendugno, and Otranto.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
