natural wonder
Grotta Zinzulusa
A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Apulia, Italy · Europe
Castro is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Vitigliano, right by Grotta Zinzulusa.
Castro is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 1,801, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Castro 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 Castro to your route.
Castro Marina is a southern Italian frazione of Castro, a municipality part of the Province of Lecce, Apulia.
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Castro is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0070 latitude, 18.4257 longitude.
Castro has a population of approximately 1,801 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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natural wonder
A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.
0 km · about 5 min drive
coastal drive
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.
0 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A beautiful Puglian old town built on a limestone island connected to the mainland, surrounded by crystal-clear Ionian waters.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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