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Castrignano De' Greci

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Castrignano De' Greci

Castrignano De' Greci works well as a base: 5 minutes from Corigliano d'Otranto, 17km from Grotta della Poesia.

Castrignano De' Greci is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 4,070, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castrignano De' Greci 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 Castrignano De' Greci to your route.

About Castrignano De' Greci

Castrignano de' Greci (Griko: Καστρινιάνα, Kascignàna; Salentino: Cascignanu) is a small town and comune of 4,107 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia, southern Italy. It is one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina. The inhabitants of Castrignano, alongside Italian, also speak Griko which reveals

Read more significant Greek influences over the course of time, presumably from the time of the Byzantine control, or even the ancient Magna Graecia colonisation in the 8th century BCE.

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Castrignano De' Greci is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1734 latitude, 18.2964 longitude.

What is the population of Castrignano De' Greci?

Castrignano De' Greci has a population of approximately 4,070 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
4,070
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.1734, 18.2964

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 Castrignano De' Greci

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Lecce

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Grotta Zinzulusa

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

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Gallipoli

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Santa Maria di Leuca

The dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.

42 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Castrignano De' Greci

  • 22 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.
  • 42 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

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