Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Colombaia Tower of Carpignano loop from Martano

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Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Colombaia Tower of Carpignano loop from Martano

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Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Colombaia Tower of Carpignano loop from Martano

02:20

43.3km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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12.9 km

Abbey of San Niceta

Highlight • Religious Site

Dedicated to St. Nicetas martyr, protector of Melendugno, who was burned at the stake for his Catholic faith by order of the Arian king Athanaric.

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19.6 km

Piscina di Roca Vecchia

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the pool, probably created from the remains of an ancient tuff quarry, is filled with clear sea water

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24.1 km

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

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Torre dell'orso ... known for its beach of fine silver sand, however, occupied by several bathing establishments.

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37.3 km

Menhir Staurotomea

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The name of the menhir, borrowed from the griko, means Big Cross.
It was described as impressive in size (4.10 m), on March 4, 1880, by Cosimo De Giorgi.
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37.9 km

Colombaia Tower of Carpignano

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Located between Carpignano Salentino and the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Grotta, it stands out thanks to its isolation from the town and the sanctuary.

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42.3 km

The Ducal Palace of Martano has been renovated with funds from a project by the Union of Municipalities of Grecìa Salentina and houses the Civic Library "Paolo Stomeo", established in 1963, as well as the headquarters of Pro Loco Martano.

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42.6 km

Martano Municipal Park

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The Villa Comunale of Martano is a public garden in the heart of the town, a meeting place and social gathering point for the citizens, where the fountain by the …

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43.3 km

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Parking

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