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Martano

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Martano

Martano works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zollino, 14km from Grotta della Poesia.

Martano is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 9,320, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Martano 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 Martano to your route.

About Martano

Martano (Griko: Μαρτάνα, translit. Martána; Salentino: Martanu) is a town and comune of 9,573 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Lecce and 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Otranto. It is the biggest town of Grecìa Salentina, an area where some inhabitants, in addition to

Read more Italian and Salentino can also speak a greek dialect called Griko.

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Martano offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Martano located?

Martano is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2020 latitude, 18.3019 longitude.

What is the population of Martano?

Martano has a population of approximately 9,320 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
9,320
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.2020, 18.3019

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 Martano

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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lecce

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

20 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Gallipoli

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

31 km · about 35 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Martano

  • 24 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.
  • 45 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 Martano.

Carpignano Salentino

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🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,945

Serrano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,334

Melpignano

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5 km awayPop. 2,012

Calimera

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6 km awayPop. 7,207

Martignano

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6 km awayPop. 1,697

Cursi

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6 km awayPop. 4,013

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