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Mottola

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Mottola

Mottola is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Palagianello, 28km from Castellana Grotte.

Mottola is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 13,146, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mottola 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 Mottola to your route.

About Mottola

Mottola (Mottolese: Mòtele, IPA: [ˈmɔːtələ]) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto and region of Apulia in southeast Italy. It stands on a hill 387 metres (1,270 ft) above mean sea level in the sub-region of Murgia. It is also called "The Ionian Spy" for its strategic geographical position. From various

Read more points of the town all of the Gulf of Taranto can be seen. The economy is based mostly on agriculture and food production (olives, wine, citrus fruits, vegetables). Tourism and the manufacture of wooden fixtures are also being developed.

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Where is Mottola located?

Mottola is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6389 latitude, 17.0343 longitude.

What is the population of Mottola?

Mottola has a population of approximately 13,146 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
13,146
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.6389, 17.0343

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 Mottola

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Alberobello Trulli

A UNESCO-listed town in Puglia containing over 1,500 trulli, unique whitewashed stone huts with conical dry-stone roofs.

24 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Castellana Grotte

A spectacular system of underground caves in Puglia featuring the White Cave, a dazzling chamber of alabaster-white stalactites.

28 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Sassi di Matera

Two ancient cave-dwelling districts carved into the ravine of Matera, inhabited since the Paleolithic and now a UNESCO site.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Matera

An ancient city in Basilicata carved into limestone gorges, with cave dwellings (Sassi) continuously inhabited for over 9,000 years.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Polignano a Mare

A dramatic Puglian town perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, with a famous beach nestled in a narrow sea cove.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Ostuni

The dazzling White City of Puglia, a hilltop labyrinth of whitewashed houses and narrow alleys overlooking ancient olive groves.

47 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Craco

Ghost town abandoned in 1963 after a landslide, its Norman tower and gutted palazzi still crowning a clay ridge above the Basento badlands. Visitable on guided hard-hat tours; a favourite film set from The Passion of the Christ to 007.

58 km · about 65 min drive

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 Mottola.

Palagianello

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 7,195

Palagiano

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 15,388

Castellaneta

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 14,333

Massafra

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 30,875

Crispiano

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 12,429

Statte

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 13,867

Noci

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 15,383

Laterza

🇮🇹 Italy

20 km awayPop. 13,879

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