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San Donaci

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About San Donaci

San Donaci is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cellino San Marco, 47km from Grotta della Poesia.

San Donaci is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 6,840, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Donaci 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 San Donaci to your route.

About San Donaci

San Donaci is a comune in the province of Brindisi in Apulia, on the southeast coast of Italy. Its main economic activities are tourism and the growing of olives and grapes.

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San Donaci 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 San Donaci located?

San Donaci is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4485 latitude, 17.9225 longitude.

What is the population of San Donaci?

San Donaci has a population of approximately 6,840 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
6,840
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.4485, 17.9225

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 San Donaci

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Lecce

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

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Ostuni

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

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Gallipoli

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

44 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near San Donaci

  • 65 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.

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 San Donaci.

Cellino San Marco

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 6,696

Guagnano

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 4,881

San Pietro Vernotico

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 13,667

Salice Salentino

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 8,499

San Pancrazio Salentino

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 10,184

Campi Salentina

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 10,596

Squinzano

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 14,482

Tuturano

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 3,045

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