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Porto Badisco Bay – Minervino Tower loop from Castro

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Porto Badisco Bay – Minervino Tower loop from Castro

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Porto Badisco Bay – Minervino Tower loop from Castro

02:33

32.0km

270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 12.7 km for 34 m

After 15.6 km for 34 m

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161 m

View of the Adriatic Coast

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It is worth committing to tackle the difficult climb. Both the view of the coast and the surrounding landscape made up of clear and bristly outcropping rocks are beautiful.

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8.04 km

View of the Otranto Coast

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17.4 km

Porto Badisco Bay

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Porto Badisco is a seaside resort in Salento, in the municipality of Otranto, and is famous for its bay of sand and rocks, with crystal clear sea and unspoiled nature. …

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19.3 km

Minervino Tower

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The Minervino Tower is part of a complex of lookout points built by Charles V in the 16th century to prevent attacks by the Saracens. The system guaranteed the possibility …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

10.2 km

5.42 km

3.49 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

15.5 km

8.26 km

5.77 km

1.54 km

891 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

31°C

26°C

11 %

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Porto Badisco Bay – Minervino Tower loop from Castro

View of the Adriatic Coast

View of the Otranto Coast

Porto Badisco Bay

Minervino Tower

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