Prices vary by shop. City bikes are the most affordable, ideal for the flat coast, while electric bikes cost more, typically €25–40 a day. Weekend and multi-day rentals are cheaper. On Lokki you can compare prices across local shops before you book.

The coastal route is the highlight, linking the beaches and coves of Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and Roca, home to the famous Grotta della Poesia sea pool. The terrain is mostly flat, running past pine woods and low cliffs with the Adriatic in view, and inland you can explore quiet lanes through olive groves.

Yes — that is the joy of cycling here. The coastal hamlets of Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and Roca, with the spectacular Grotta della Poesia, are all linked by flat, easy roads, making it simple to hop between beaches and coves by bike and avoid the summer parking chaos.

The coast around Melendugno is flat, so a classic city bike is fine for short rides between the beaches. If you want to cover more of the coastline, ride into Lecce or explore the wider Salento in the summer heat, an electric bike lets you go further with ease.

In summer this stretch of the Salento coast is very busy and bikes sell out quickly, so booking ahead is recommended. On Lokki you can reserve your bike online before you arrive, choose your dates and size, and have it ready when you reach the shop.

Bike rental costs on average between €18 and €57 per day in Melendugno, depending on the type. City bikes are the most affordable; electric and electric mountain bikes the most expensive.

An electric bike rents for on average €38 per day in Melendugno, typically between €32 and €44 depending on the model and duration.

Yes: many renters in Melendugno offer tiered pricing on Lokki — the daily rate drops for multi-day or weekly rentals.

Bike rental demand peaks in August in Melendugno. In high season (June to September), book ahead; in low season (November to February), availability is greater.