Apigliano Archaeological Park – Sternatia loop from Sternatia

Apigliano Archaeological Park – Sternatia loop from Sternatia

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Apigliano Archaeological Park – Sternatia loop from Sternatia

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25.9km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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4.87 km

To Kalò Fai in Zollino, managed by Salento Km0, is a cultural space dedicated to the valorization of local agri-food productions. It is a large space inside a former covered market, where you can find good food and cultural activities.

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Apigliano Archaeological Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of Apigliano, located in the heart of Grecìa Salentina, is known through the existence of the now deconsecrated church of Santa Maria, but known to the local inhabitants as the Church of San Lorenzo, and the two farmhouses, Apigliani Piccolo and Apigliani Grande.

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25.5 km

Sternatia

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It's the village of the Grecìa Salentina area with the highest percentage of people speaking griko. The meaning of the word infact comes from 'Sterna' (cistern, well) and 'Thia' (sacred) which indicates that probably in the past there were wells or sacred cisterns where religious ceremonies were held.
Since 1100 was under the Norman , the Swabian and had a certain importance also during the Angevins that in 1334 fortified it with solid walls. From the castle of Sternatia, seat of the Aragonese troops commanded by Giulio Antonio Acquaviva, of which expedition freed Otranto from the siege of the Turks in 1480.

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25.6 km

Sternatìa

Highlight • Settlement

Sternatia is located in Grecia Salentina, a region south of Lecce where grico, an endangered dialect of Greek origin, is spoken. The city has an ancient history rich in artistic and cultural testimonies and a walk through the alleys is a good moment to take a moment to rest from pedaling.

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