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Via Francigena - Via Traiana Starting from the Castle of Charles V in Monopoli, follow the city wall, called the “Lungomare Santa Maria” and its extension, via San Vito. Then turn left for via Papacenere, heading downhill to the left towards the Portavecchia alley and the promenade of the same name. Follow the coast until you reach a cycle path that turns to the left. Stay parallel with via Tommaso Moro and then with via Procaccia, leaving the town centre of Monopoli. Carry on along via...

A pleasant bike ride along the coast between Bari and Brindisi. The route starts from Monopoli and then enters the hinterland to reach the beautiful town of Ostuni. The itinerary takes place on a paved road and sections of cycle path. From Ostuni it is possible to return to the starting point by train or by following the same route.

Via Francigena - Via Traiana This trail is part of the 2000 km route of the Via Francigena that goes from Canterbury to Rome. To see all segments in Italy: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-francigena-italy To see all segments in Europe: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-francigena-eavf The segments of this route on Alltrails are numbered 1 to 150 from Canterbury, England to Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy.

A short but very beautiful walk up to Monte San Nicola (290m), passing by the Christ of the Overview. From here the trail crosses the provincial road 113 Monopoli - Alberobello, before starting the climb above the mountain. The route is surrounded by nature, very beautiful and typical of the area and cultivated fields. CIt is reccomended to wear trekking shoes as there are sections of the trail that are rocky. For climbing enthusiasts a sport climbing wall is available at the top.