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Program
First day
Arrival in Lecce in the afternoon and check into the hotel. Our guide will be waiting for us and will accompany us along the Salento Trail! Together, at a slow and respectful pace, we will walk along paths by the sea, ancient sheep tracks, fragrant countryside and authentic villages, far from mass tourism, following a rhythm that leaves room for listening and discovery. Each village will be marked with a stamp on the Pilgrim's Passport, until the last one, in Santa Maria di Leuca, at the Sanctuary of De Finibus Terrae, where the journey comes to an end. At the end, we will receive our Testimonium of the Salento Way: a tangible sign of the journey completed and the precious time you have dedicated to it. A concrete reminder of an experience that will remain with you forever.
Second day
The Way of the Sea begins
On this journey, we choose to go straight to the heart of the Way of the Sea of the Salento Way. With a private transfer included, we reach Torre dell'Orso and begin walking with the sea before our eyes. We avoid the hottest and most paved stretches at the exit of the city and immerse ourselves in the coastal views. We cross a pine forest scented with resin and reach the two majestic sea stacks of Torre Sant'Andrea, authentic natural sculptures, before continuing towards the Alimini Lakes and the picturesque Baia dei Turchi. We conclude this stage of the Cammino del Salento by arriving in Otranto, the "gateway to the East": a city suspended between cultures and horizons. Dinner and overnight stay.
Third day
Porto Badisco and the Moorish elegance of Santa Cesarea
Let's leave Otranto behind us, walking south along the coast, where theAdriatic becomes wilder and rockier. The first steps take us along paths and stretches overlooking the sea, with a view that embraces pale cliffs and transparent water. The route alternates between Mediterranean scrub, ancient coastal towers, and small hidden coves. We pass Porto Badisco, linked to the myth of Aeneas' landing, and continue along a jagged coastline. The wind smells of salt and wild thyme, while the sea remains our constant companion. Arrival in Santa Cesarea Terme is spectacular: the village appears from above, with its elegant Moorish architecture and famous thermal baths. Here, the journey slows down, amid white light and silence, offering one of the most evocative stages of the entire Via del Mare.
Fourth day
One of the most impressive stretches of the Via del Mare
The stage along the Via del Mare of the Salento Way from Santa Cesarea Terme to Marina Serra is one of the most scenic stretches of trekking routes in Salento. We leave the famous thermal baths of Santa Cesarea and continue along the Apulian Adriatic coast, walking on paths overlooking the sea among limestone cliffs, Mediterranean scrub, and ancient coastal towers. The route alternates between rocky sections and scenic mule tracks, always accompanied by the intense blue of the Adriatic Sea. The arrival in Marina Serra, with its famous natural swimming pool overlooking the sea, offers one of the most evocative endings to a stage on the entire Way.
Fifth day
Alle Finibus Terrae: where the journey ends
We cross the Path of the Enemy and ancient local roads towards Marina di Novaglie, immersed in a landscape that changes with every step, between Mediterranean scrub, dry stone walls, and cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea. We then enter the picturesque Path of the Cipolliane, one of the most iconic stretches: the famous caves open onto the thin line between land and sea, while the path runs panoramically. We thus reach the Canale del Ciolo, a natural canyon. The last few steps lead us to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, our final destination. Here, the journey comes to an end and we receive the Testimonium del Cammino del Salento, a tangible reminder of an authentic trekking experience between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Overnight stay in Santa Maria di Leuca and dinner!
Sixth day
goodbye Salento! Depending on your departure times, it will be possible to organize shared private transfers to Lecce train station or Brindisi airport. The transfer is not included in the price of the trip and must be paid separately, with the cost divided among the travelers. You can plan your return by train from Lecce from 11:30 a.m. onwards, or by plane from Brindisi from 2 p.m. onwards, with all the convenience of an organized service.
accommodation in double/triple rooms in hotels and B&Bs
private transfer on the second day
half-board accommodation
escort
health and baggage insurance
Pilgrim's Passport and Final Testimonium
luggage transportLecce is directly connected to Rome, Bologna, Milan, and other cities by high-speed and Intercity trains. The train station is located a short distance from the historic center and is easily accessible on foot or by taxi.
The nearest airport is Brindisi – Salento, about 45 km away. From the airport, you can reach Lecce by train, direct bus, or taxi. Alternatively, you can fly to Bari and continue by train to Lecce (about 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Lecce can be reached via the A14 motorway (Bari Nord exit) and the Bari–Lecce highway. There are several paid parking lots near the city center.
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