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Torre San Giovanni

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Torre San Giovanni

Torre San Giovanni works well as a base: 10 minutes from Felline, 30km from Grotta Zinzulusa.

Torre San Giovanni is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 1,259, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Torre San Giovanni 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 Torre San Giovanni to your route.

About Torre San Giovanni

Torre San Giovanni is a frazione of the comune of Ugento, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), southern Italy. It is located on the south-western coast of the Salento peninsula, facing the Ionian Sea.

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Where is Torre San Giovanni located?

Torre San Giovanni is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.8900 latitude, 18.1116 longitude.

What is the population of Torre San Giovanni?

Torre San Giovanni has a population of approximately 1,259 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,259
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.8900, 18.1116

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 Torre San Giovanni

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.

21 km · about 25 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.

24 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Lecce

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

52 km · about 60 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Torre San Giovanni

  • 24 kmSanta Maria di LeucaThe dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.
  • 30 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 Torre San Giovanni.

Felline

🇮🇹 Italy

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7 km awayPop. 1,708

Racale

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8 km awayPop. 9,542

Melissano

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 7,169

Taviano

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11 km awayPop. 11,560

Taurisano

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12 km awayPop. 10,799

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