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Arnesano

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Arnesano

Arnesano is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Carmiano, 29km from Grotta della Poesia.

Arnesano is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 2,552, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arnesano sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arnesano to your route.

About Arnesano

Arnesano (Salentino: Arnisanu) is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

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Where is Arnesano located?

Arnesano is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3368 latitude, 18.0914 longitude.

What is the population of Arnesano?

Arnesano has a population of approximately 2,552 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,552
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.3368, 18.0914

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Arnesano

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lecce

The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.

7 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Nardò Ring

A perfectly circular 12.6 km high-speed test track in Puglia, so large it is visible from space. Owned by Porsche, it is where manufacturers chase top-speed records at over 400 km/h.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Grotta della Poesia

Near-circular limestone sinkhole pool at Roca Vecchia where the Adriatic filters through under the cliff: a natural swimming hole ringed by a Bronze Age and Messapian archaeological site. Best early morning before the crowds arrive.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Gallipoli

A beautiful Puglian old town built on a limestone island connected to the mainland, surrounded by crystal-clear Ionian waters.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Grotta Zinzulusa

A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.

47 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road

Salento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Arnesano

  • 47 kmOtranto to Leuca Coastal RoadSalento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.
  • 64 kmSanta Maria di LeucaThe dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arnesano.

Monteroni di Lecce

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 13,246

Magliano

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,407

Carmiano

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 9,472

San Pietro in Lama

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,600

Lequile

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 8,137

Novoli

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 7,898

San Cesario di Lecce

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 7,036

Lecce

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 80,695

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