We started our day with the standard continental breakfast: some fruit, yogurt, corn flakes, coffees and a piece of rich chocolate cake that would be a great dessert after any dinner. Showing some will power, we split a piece of the cake for breakfast!
We loaded up the bikes and began riding downhill to Leuca`s waterfront. There, we turned west to begin following a coastal road to our destination of Gallipoli. The weather was once again warm enough for light layers but the head wind from the north made us work a bit harder.
We were surprised at how much more developed this coast was than the Adriatic side. Thinking that it's maybe due to gentler slopes down to the waster`s edge. Much of our ride was at or not far above sea level. It was great with interesting roads, lots to see and only light traffic.
The lady behind Pat greeted us when we arrived yesterday looking for our BnB. Thankfully she understood some English and helped us store our bikes and get access to our accommodation. Pat had shed her outer layer within 200 metres!
Our route along the coast took us through many beachfront communities. Most of the shops, restaurants and homes looked closed up. This store was one of the few that was open, so we stopped and bought some water.
Scott FenwickTo Steve Miller/GrampiesHi Steve,
Many beach areas here are developed into beach clubs that you pay to go into a defined area. They will have chairs and umbrellas as well as perhaps a snack bar. These ¨clubs¨ can have decking and other infrastructure and appear to be dismantled now that summer is over. But this area had several spots where you could enjoy the beach area at no cost. Imagine that! Reply to this comment 1 month ago
Our host was waiting for us when we arrived outside the large double doors of the 17th-century building where we will be staying. Its age and rustic charm are key selling points in an enclave of very historic buildings. He helped by carrying Pat`s bike up to the second level where we stored them in a spare sitting room. We cleaned up and walked around a bit before settling on a restaurant for pasta dinners once again. Of course we shared a cup of gelato on the way home to finish off another great day of cycle touring in Puglia. We will stay over an additional day in Gallipoli to look around some more.
