Monopoli's Countryside by Bike

Monopoli, IT
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Highlights

  • Explore picturesque surroundings of Monopoli with expert local advisor
  • Visit exclusive rural churches, farmhouses, and underground oil-mills
  • Discover old pathways towards a rural church of Spirito Santo
  • Experience a relaxing bike ride in the Puglia countryside
  • Taste artisanal ice-cream (sorbetto) away from urban traffic

Meeting Point

Tourist Info Point (Sala dei Pescatori)

Meeting point

Largo Giuseppe Garibaldi, 24, 70043 Monopoli BA , Italy

End point

End Point

Tourist Info Point (Sala dei Pescatori)

Meeting point

Largo Giuseppe Garibaldi, 24, 70043 Monopoli BA , Italy

End point

What to expect

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Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

One of the most lively part of Monopoli is Garibaldi square in the heart of the old town, lined with cafes, restaurants, and bars. Piazza Garibaldi, currently the main tourist attraction in the city's old centre, for its beauty and sophistication, cultural interest and the presence of the most popular venues, derives historically from the silting up of the ancient port basin by the Normans around, according to sources, 1049.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Chiesetta rupestre dello Spirito Santo

The Rupestrian Church of the Holy Spirit is a real hypogeum church divided into three naves, marked by columns and round arches and closed by as many apses.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Masseria Conchia

Masseia Conchia is an impressive settlement dating from the eighteenth century. Then white building, a huge staircase and the double bell tower draw the attention of the tourist immediately.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Cala Porta Vecchia

Framed by the whitewashed houses of the old town of Monopoli, Cala Porta Vecchia boasts a sandy beach lapped by crystal-clear water.

Duration 5 minutes
5

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio detta del Purgatorio

The Church of St. Maria del Suffragio, best -known as the Church of Purgatorio, is dated back to the early of the eighteenth century. The Church retains one of the most important reminders in relation to the cult of death: mummies.

Duration 10 minutes

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Minimum 4 partecipants are required
  • Additional information
    Children under 14-years are not admitted
  • Additional information
    Minimum height to participate 150 cm
Provided by Velo Service

What our experts say

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    Start at Piazza Garibaldi for cafes
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    Wear comfortable shoes for biking
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    Check out Cala Porta Vecchia beach
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    Try local gelato at the end
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    Bring a water bottle for the ride

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