landmark
Ostuni
The dazzling White City of Puglia, a hilltop labyrinth of whitewashed houses and narrow alleys overlooking ancient olive groves.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Grottaglie
Apulia, Italy · Europe
About Grottaglie
Grottaglie is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Villa Castelli, 45km from Castellana Grotte.
Grottaglie is in Apulia, Italy, with about 31,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Villa Castelli, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Grottaglie?
Within an hour or so of Grottaglie: Ostuni (24 km), Alberobello Trulli (32 km), Nardò Ring (40 km), Castellana Grotte (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Grottaglie?
The nearest famous roads are Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road.
Where is Grottaglie?
Grottaglie is in Apulia, Italy, about 6 km from Villa Castelli.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,320
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.5369, 17.4372
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Grottaglie
5 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.
32 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.
40 km · about 45 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
54 km · about 60 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
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