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Nardò

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Nardò

Nardò is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Galatone, 36km from Grotta della Poesia.

Nardò is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 29,668, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nardò 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 Nardò to your route.

About Nardò

Nardò Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Nardò; Basilica cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Nardò, province of Lecce, region of Apulia, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Formerly the seat of the bishops of Nardò, since 1986 it has been the episcopal seat of

Read more the diocese of Nardò-Gallipoli.

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Where is Nardò located?

Nardò is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1795 latitude, 18.0317 longitude.

What is the population of Nardò?

Nardò has a population of approximately 29,668 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
29,668
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.1795, 18.0317

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 Nardò

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Gallipoli

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

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.

23 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Grotta Zinzulusa

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

39 km · about 45 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Nardò

  • 39 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.
  • 51 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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